Dive in South Africa
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T-Barge Durban, South Africa
An old concrete floating crane with the remains of three steel derricks on the deck. Upright and intact in approximately 17-27m of water. Has an abundance of baitfish and the derricks are home to a vast array of reef fish. -
Wondergat Wondergat, South Africa
Approximately 60km from Lichtenburg and 30km from Mafikeng in the North West Province at an altitude of approximately 1440m above sea level, one will find an unbelievable natural dolomite sinkhole called Wondergat. Wondergat is the deepest natural hole in the interior of South Africa, and is used… -
Wondergat Wondergat, South Africa
Approximately 60km from Lichtenburg and 30km from Mafikeng in the North West Province at an altitude of approximately 1440m above sea level, one will find an unbelievable natural dolomite sinkhole called Wondergat. Wondergat is the deepest natural hole in the interior of South Africa, and is used… -
Marico Oog Gauteng, South Africa
Crystal clear water, floating water lilies, and a fresh water bed of broad-leaved plants are what creates the fairy tale called Marico Oog. This place of magical beauty is home to various fish species, crab and fresh water eels.Apart form great daytime dives, the highlight of Marico oog is the… -
2 Mile Reef Sodwana Bay, South Africa
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5 Mile Reef Sodwana Bay, South Africa
The reef has the most diverse coral community at Sodwana, hence it is a dive area reserved for advanced divers who have good buoyancy control. Extensive beds of staghorn, mushroom and plate corals ensure a fascinating community of reef inhabitants can be found here.As five mile is further out than… -
7 Mile Reef Sodwana Bay, South Africa
The drop-offs and mushroom shaped pinnacles, characteristic of this wonderful reef with its great diversity of marine life make it quiet popular among divers. Turtles and rays are often seen and shoals of brightly coloured goldies and other reef fish visit the coral often.7 mile has been rated by… -
9 Mile Reef Sodwana Bay, South Africa
The top of the reef is at 4m on the southern edge, dropping to 21m on the north-eastern edge. The highlight of this dive is a green tree that towers about 2.5m. Just south of the green tree is a spectacular system of swim troughs, overhangs and caves. Huge green coral tree.The major draw to this… -
Aliwal Shoal Hibiscus Coast, South Africa
Along the East coast of South Africa, just south of Durban lies a subtropical stretch of coastline known as the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Visitors to the coast are greeted by warm, welcoming waters of the Indian Ocean and fine stretches of sandy beach set against a backdrop of rolling sugar cane… -
Bass lake Johannesburg, South Africa
this dive site is mainly for new divers but offers a wide variety of activities other than the diving such as: 4x4 trails, quad bicking and many more. there is an option of over nighting. there is a small tuck shop aswell. there are a number of diffrent things to see under water such as an old bus,… -
Bikini Reef Sodwana Bay, South Africa
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Birthday Ledges Durban, South Africa
Birthday Ledges is so named due to the high number of surprises hidden in every nook and cranny. The site is the southern most tip of the large Blood reef and therefore should be dived in either no current or in the less common south north current. -
Boesmansgat South Africa
Boesmansgat, also known in English as "Bushman's Hole", is believed to be the third-deepest submerged freshwater cave (or sinkhole) in the world, approximately 270 metres deep. It is located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.On January 8, 2005, famed deep cave diver Dave Shaw died while… -
Buffels Bay Cape Town, South Africa
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Castle Rocks Cape Town, South Africa
Castle Rocks cleans up with a North westerly and South Westerly wind,and on good days the viz is more than 20meters.Next to the Castle Rocks are some smaller rocks that curve out to sea creating a sheltered bay.The sheltered Bay varies in depth from 3-7meters and is ideal for snorkelling and… -
Castle Rocks Cape Town, South Africa
Castle Rocks cleans up with a North westerly and South Westerly wind,and on good days the viz is more than 20meters.Next to the Castle Rocks are some smaller rocks that curve out to sea creating a sheltered bay.The sheltered Bay varies in depth from 3-7meters and is ideal for snorkelling and… -
Dyer Island Dyer and Geyser Island, South Africa
Great White Sharks dive in shark cage -
Elusive Rocktail Bay, South Africa
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Fontao Wreck Durban, South Africa
The Fontao was sunk in 1990 to creat a wreck off the coast of Umhlanga Rocks, some 12 km north of Durban. It is an interesting dive site with plenty of mid water fish, as well as lots of reef fish who have settled along the coral on the wreck. -
Gogo's Rocktail Bay, South Africa
The name means 'old woman' in Zulu. The site is so named due to the incredible amount of old woman angelfish. -
Groot Bank Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
The pinnacles, large amphitheatres and caves and tunnels make for very exciting diving. Expect to see many varieties of gamefish; steenbras, musselcracker, Romans and the beautiful parrotfish being one of them. Ragged tooth sharks are also pretty common and a highlight to any dive. -
Island Rock Rocktail Bay, South Africa
Long drift dive along (soft) coral and rocky outcrops with pinnacles on the south side.Occasionally shark encounter with blacktip reef sharks, tiger shark and spotted eagle rays. Whale shaks may be seen in the channel.During summer (late December to March each year), you can meet pregnant female… -
Justins Caves Cape Town, South Africa
Justin's caves is a circular collection of giant boulders which lie on top of one another creating overhangs,tunnels and some small caves.The largest roughly the size of a double garage.The centre of the dive site is relatively shallow about 5 meters but around the back of the rocks it drops down to… -
Komati Springs South Africa
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Kopsteen Reef Cape Town, South Africa
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Landers Reef Hibiscus Coast, South Africa
Kingfish, sea pike, hammerhead sharks and Zambezi sharks to name but a few are often out and about. The reef is very interesting and is a fossilized sand dune with many caves, gullies and pinnacles. -
Miracle Waters Johannesburg, South Africa
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Outer Castle Cape Town, South Africa
Outer Castle.This is the boat dive in line with the shore dive Castle Rock hence named outer Castle.About a 15-20min boat trip form Millers.The dive starts around a large rock a couple of meters below the surface.Average depth about 20 meters.You can swim around the Rock or swim off along one of the… -
Ovington Court Wreck Durban, South Africa
There is very little left of her save for the engine block, keel, beams and steel plates. Home to some rather huge crayfish and quite a lot of baitfish. The area from the North pier to the Umgeni River is a marine sanctuary, hence the large crayfish. Maximum depth is 8m and it is very seldom clean. -
Produce Wreck Hibiscus Coast, South Africa
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Protea Banks Hibiscus Coast, South Africa
Swimming with huge schools of sharks is the main attraction. Due to depth restraints, the reef is largely unexplored with divers tending to concentrate on a small stretch that is 4 km and 200m wide. Starting at the Northern Pinnacles, a site only for the experienced, divers move south, following the… -
Pyramid Rocks Cape Town, South Africa
The area around Pyramid Rocks cleans up with a North westerly and South Westerly wind,and on good days the viz is more than 20meters.The Top of thePyramid shaped rock can be seen breaking the surface in the distance,this is a long snorkel out to the rocks.This area has been a marine reserve for… -
Quarter Mile Sodwana Bay, South Africa
This dive is generally open during the Dec-Jan Holiday season as the spotted ragged tooth sharks are in the area. Close encounters during this season are pretty certain. -
Reef Number One Durban, South Africa
The dive site is off the coast of Durban in the entry zone of the busiest port of Africa. An interesting dive site however only for advanced and experienced divers.Ensure you have a buoy with you!!This dive site has many boulders and anchor chain peaces. Lot of sharks in this area. -
Ribbon Reef Sodwana Bay, South Africa
This is a stunning small reef for those interested in small creatures. It is also home to Ribbon Eels. -
RMS Athens Wreck Cape Town, South Africa
The RMS Athens was mercilessly thrown against the rocks near Mouille Point in the famous Cape Town Great Gale on the 17th May 1865.All30 crew members tragically lost their lives in the gale storm.Along with this wreck, 14 other ships either ran aground or suffered damage, although no other lives… -
Shark Point Rocktail Bay, South Africa
Great dive site(s). All kind of tropical fish, and loads of female sand tiger sharks in caves, more then 2m tall! -
Sharks Gulley Port Alfred, South Africa
True to its name, ragged tooth sharks love this spot and you won't be disappointed! Sharks can be found all year round, but are in abundance from June to September. -
Solitude Reef Rocktail Bay, South Africa
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St. Croix Island Port Elizabeth, South Africa
