Diving in Africa Egypt, Mozambique, and South Africa are only some of the most important countries for diving in Africa. Explore the wonders of the Red Sea or discover hidden gems like St Helena Island. Some of the most popular scuba diving destinations in Africa include Cape Town, Quilalea Island, and Mafia Island, among others. This region is filled with history, colorful reefs, easy diving conditions, and an abundant marine life such as turtles, sharks, manta rays. Make sure you plan a visit to the “Sardine Run” at Protea Banks, where you will experience the magic of watching dozens of sardines migrate to warmer waters. © iStock/DelbarsSouth AfricaSouth Africa offers a dazzling variety of dive sites to explore.Learn more © iStock/DelbarsTunisiaExplore Tunisia’s 1,200 km coastline and dive in warm, clear waters. Discover diverse marine life, drop-offs, caves, and wrecks in the Mediterranean Sea.Learn more © iStock/DelbarsKenyaThanks to the crystal clear, warm waters of the Indian Ocean, and warm air temperatures year-round, scuba diving in Kenya offers the ultimate diving experience.Learn more © iStock/DelbarsNamibiaMost diving is done inland in Namibia with astonishing caves and various sinkholes.Learn more © iStock/DelbarsTanzaniatanzania offers promising gin-clear waters and amazing diversity when it comes to marine life.Learn more © iStock/DelbarsZimbabweDiving in Zimbabwe, you’ll have the rare opportunity of swimming in a landlocked country in south-central Africa that offers a variety of attractions.Learn more © iStock/DelbarsMozambiqueMozambique has amazing offshore marine parks such as Quirimbas National ParkLearn more © iStock/DelbarsMadagascarYear-round, divers flock to Madagascar, the fourth largest in the world, to discover marine life not seen anywhere else.Learn more © iStock/DelbarsCape VerdeA Cape Verde diving adventure awaits just a few hours by flight from Europe.Learn more © iStock/DelbarsMauritiusMauritius, an island of incomparable beauty, is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking coral reefs and marine life ever to be seen.Learn more © iStock/DelbarsSão Tomé and PríncipeSao Tomé and Principe offer dramatic landscapes with torrents and waterfalls along its slopes, white and black sand beaches, sheer cliffs dropping into the sea.Learn more © iStock/DelbarsSeychellesIf you are looking for pure, untouched coral reefs, crystal clear water, and uncrowded white sand beaches, the Seychelles are the dive destination for you.Learn more © iStock/DelbarsEgyptThe Arab Republic of Egypt is a country that sits in the Northeast corner of Africa on the Mediterranean Sea to its north and the Red Sea to its east.Learn more Discover the Wonders of the Deep with SSI's Blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves.