© AdobeStock/Florian Diving in South Africa 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. The Republic of South Africa is a country located, as its name suggests, at the southernmost tip of the African continent. It is the largest country on the continent both in size and population with a total area of 1,221,037 square kilometers (471,445 square miles) and a population of over 57 million people. The most important number for diver though is that the country features 2,798 kilometers (1,739 miles) of coastline which borders the South Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east, creating a dazzling variety of dive sites to explore. Featured Training Centers Instructor Training CenterScubaXcursionInstructor Training CenterTwin Palms SCUBAInstructor Training CenterAlpha Dive Centre - StrandInstructor Training CenterImpact DiversEast Rand SCUBAUnderwater WorldBlue Wave Scuba - NelspruitSSI JHB Training HubAqua Divers PretoriaMISS BEHAVIN’S MERMAIDS This data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app Featured places to go in South Africa © iStock/AlexcptWestern CapeExpect some heavy currents and amazing shark encounters, as well as wonderful wrecks providing artificial reefs in Western Cape.Learn more © iStock/Dirkster23Port ElizabethPort Elizabeth offers a number of beautiful reefs and breathtaking wrecks to dive in this region.Learn more © iStock/wildacadDurban/Umhlanga RocksDiving in Durban is packed with variety, meaning it suits both beginner and more advanced divers.Learn more © AqualungLangebaanLangebaan offers a wide range of both shore diving and boat diving.Learn more © AqualungCape TownIn 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.Learn more © MaresSimonstownSimon’s Town offers plenty of shipwrecks to explore in this False Bay which had been a major shipping port for many years.Learn more © MaresGordons BayGordon’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.Learn more Dive Sites in South Africa Travel Information for South Africa Power Plug Type D, M, NAirports CPTCurrency ZARLanguage enElectricity 230 V / 50 HzTimezone UTC+02:00Network Provider Cell C, MTN, Vodacom 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. The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.