Each year in March a marathon canoe race is held on the river, the Hansa Umkomaas River Marathon. This race covers a
grueling 67 km of the Mkomazi River, starting at Hella Hella, traversing numerous grade 4 rapids, before eventually reaching the river mouth in
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Activities In Umkomaas.
Activities and Adventure categories available in Umkomaas include Scuba Diving, Fishing, Canoeing / Kayaking. View Umkomaas activities and adventure adverts listed on WhereToStay.co.za by clicking on selected activities and adventure links in the right-hand column of this page.
If you are looking for some adventure, whether you are a land or sea junky,
we may just have what you are looking for in order to get that extra rush in
life..From Scuba diving, snorkelling, safaris, African/Zulu experiences, to
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Nestled on the South Coast and overlooking the warm Indian Ocean, Umkomaas is the home of the world famous Aliwal Shoal. As one of the premier dive spots in South Africa and rated as part of the top 10 in the world, we have a lot to offer you!
Aliwal Shoal: Considered as one of the top ten dive sites in the world. Dives between 18 to 30 meters offer regular sightings of turtles, Moray eels, rays, corals and an abundance of fish life. Two wrecks at 30 meters, the Produce and the Nebo...
Come and dive with Sharks - the Tiger Sharks & Black Tip Sharks are at the famous Aliwal Shoal (30 kms from Durban/ South Africa). Patrick McEvoy with his video camera will capture this thrilling and unique experience on DVD.
Kayaks or Fishing Skis as they are known in South Africa are the perfect craft for catching fish in the Indian Ocean. Most launches are done through the surf or from the shelter of bays or rocky outcrops. The perfect combination of keeping fit and ..
Kayaks or Fishing Skis as they are known in South Africa are the perfect craft for catching fish in the Indian Ocean. Most launches are done through the surf or from the shelter of bays or rocky outcrops. The perfect combination of keeping fit and ..