Holy smokes, this is hilarious! I guess quoting myself from earlier in the thread is in order
I'm not sure what you mean by this but Mabibi is no more tropical than Sodwana Bay? It's only about 20km north of Sodwana Bay.
So this is the post that triggered your diatribe about me making "stupid remarks" and that I "don't know what I'm talking about".
Let me be clear on a few things.
1. The fact that we are both South African means that, naturally, we will both frequent the forums dealing with African dive issues. Jumping to the conclusion that I'm stalking you is perhaps a bit self entitled. I honestly don't consider you that interesting or important to warrant following you around.
2. Every other post you make (the one that started this thread inclusive) includes a URL pointing straight to your own travel agency. This is fine by me but don't try to convince the readers that you are impartial and do not stand to gain financially from these posts.
3. I'm not sure where Jolo's sudden animosity towards me comes from as I recall only cordial exchanges with him in the past. Perhaps it sprouts from him standing to benefit in exactly the same way as you, being involved with the same travel agency?
4. My post in this thread still stands and has still not been answered. I'd like to understand what you mean by Mabibi being the "only tropical dive destination in South Africa". Surely that is a reasonable question considering that both Mabibi and Sodwana Bay lies a good 450km south of the Tropic of Capricorn, putting them well outside the geographical region defined as the tropics. Admittedly, different people apply the adjective "tropical" differently (although usually to describe the climate of a region), and that is exactly what I was inquiring about. What is your definition of "tropical" because a distance of 20km between two sites could hardly effect much of a climate difference between the two.
5. No, I have not dived at Mabibi before so I can not compare it to Sodwana Bay. Perhaps it is because I don't have enough money
like you imply, or perhaps it is because I refuse to pay such exorbitant prices to see and experience my own country.
6. I do find it curious how you didn't explode in Kosmonooit's or ScubaSteve's faces who were the ones to comment on the steep price tag, but you do explode in my face when I inquire about your definition of "tropical" and then continue to patronise me (and rather feebly I should add) on the amount of money I have.
Finally, allow me to comment on your reply to my post:
Deeftes you always come in with remarks and most times you do not know what you are talking about I have never known Sodwana to be tropical it is completly commercial and has been ruined apart from that how much soft coral is left there?
I have dived at both resorts and you cannot compare them if you have enough money to try Mabibi you will understand what I mean!!!!!!
Do I surmise correctly from this that your definition of "tropical" is the opposite of "commercial"? If so, would you like to revise your comment perhaps on who knows what they're talking about and who doesn't?
How much soft coral is there at Sodwana Bay? I don't know, let's see what
your own website says:
"The waters in and around Sodwana Bay are host to a wide variety of Indo-Pacific marine life. Colourful reef fishes, sharks, rays, pelagic game fishes, 95 identified species of beautiful hard and soft corals, sponges and tons of other incredible invertebrates, everything any diver could want."
Seems you're singing a different tune depending on what you're trying to sell. Not to worry, this thread offers you an excellent opportunity now to come clear. Is Sodwana Bay "everything any diver could want" or "has it been ruined"? I'm sure as a travel agent who has extensive experience you should be able to put the minds of prospective visitors (such as ScubaSteve) at ease.
ScubaSteve and the rest, if my uninformed opinion is anything to go by, Sodwana Bay is fantastic! I have heard from different sources that it is considered one of the best dive sites in the world (whatever that means). I have only limited experience of international diving destinations but if I could choose between Sodwana Bay, Florida Keys or the Mediterranean, I would choose Sodwana Bay in a heart beat.
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