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Africa • Continents

Diving in South Africa *

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South Africa is a very modern nation that also has an incredibly long and rich history. Some of the oldest human fossils in the world have been found in South Africa and is known as the “Cradle of Humankind”. Today, it is home to the second largest economy in Africa (only behind Nigeria) and the 33rd largest economy in the world.

Travel Information for South Africa

Power Plug Type:D, M, N
Payment Method:VISA, MC
Airports:CPT
Currency:ZAR
Dial Code:+27
Language:en
Electricity:230 V / 50 Hz
Timezone:UTC+02:00
Network Provider:Cell C, MTN, Vodacom

Popular Destinations

Western Cape © iStock/Alexcpt

Western Cape

49 Dive Sites • 5 Centers Expect some heavy currents and amazing shark encounters, as well as wonderful wrecks providing artificial reefs in Western Cape.
South Africa
Port Elizabeth © iStock/Dirkster23

Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth offers a number of beautiful reefs and breathtaking wrecks to dive in this region.
South Africa
Durban/Umhlanga Rocks © iStock/wildacad

Durban/Umhlanga Rocks

19 Dive Sites • 3 Centers Diving in Durban is packed with variety, meaning it suits both beginner and more advanced divers.
South Africa

Popular Destinations

Western Cape © iStock/Alexcpt

Western Cape

49 Dive Sites • 5 Centers Expect some heavy currents and amazing shark encounters, as well as wonderful wrecks providing artificial reefs in Western Cape.
South Africa
Port Elizabeth © iStock/Dirkster23

Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth offers a number of beautiful reefs and breathtaking wrecks to dive in this region.
South Africa
Durban/Umhlanga Rocks © iStock/wildacad

Durban/Umhlanga Rocks

19 Dive Sites • 3 Centers Diving in Durban is packed with variety, meaning it suits both beginner and more advanced divers.
South Africa
Langebaan © Aqualung

Langebaan

14 Dive Sites • 1 Centers Langebaan offers a wide range of both shore diving and boat diving.
South Africa
Cape Town © Aqualung

Cape Town

8 Dive Sites In Cape Town, there are wrecks in all different water conditions and at different depths so there are wrecks for divers of every level to explore.
South Africa
Simonstown © Mares

Simonstown

23 Dive Sites • 2 Centers Simon’s Town offers plenty of shipwrecks to explore in this False Bay which had been a major shipping port for many years.
South Africa
Gordons Bay © Mares

Gordons Bay

1 Centers Gordon’s Bay is home to many diving clubs, schools, and centers so it is an ideal location to get your start in diving in South Africa.
South Africa

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Featured Training Centers

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Dive Sites in South Africa

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