Manta ray
Marine LifeBest time: Summer
Manta rays pass through Sodwana’s waters in the warm months, sometimes gliding over the reefs where divers can watch them wheel overhead. They are among the most graceful animals in the ocean, and a highlight of any ocean safari or dive when they appear.
When and where to see them
Mantas move through in the warm months, seen from ocean safaris and by divers over the reefs. Watch the blue water off the reef edge, where they arrive without warning and leave the same way.
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