Diving South Africa - Map

South Africa is widely recognised as one of the worlds best diving locations. Shark diving in the Indian Ocean or wreck diving in the Cape of Good Hope, all centered around some of the most spectacular beaches anywhere in the world!

SA's three main diving centers are Eastern Cape (Port Elizabeth, East London), Natal (Durban) and Western Cape (Cape Town).

As well as shark diving, along the South Atlantic coast of Western Cape (Cape Town) is the famous "Cape of Good Hope" where there are some superb wreck dives. Centuries old ships that failed to make their way round the famous waters.

Highlights include...

Indian Ocean

Protea Banks
With the possibility of seeing 5 different species of sharks in one day, no wonder The Protea Banks are rated as one of the best shark diving sites in the world! Between June - October there is also the Humpback Whale migration.

The two main dive sites at the Protea Banks are North & Southern Pinnacles. The north offers great caves and hiding places for Sand Tiger Sharks and other fish (barracuda, tuna). South pinnacle is home to numerous other sharks; Bull Sharks, Hammerheads, Tiger Sharks and Black tips.

Aliwal Shoal
Over 5km in length, the Aliwal Shoal has a large variety of marine life and is rated highly amongst divers for it's diversity. Sharks include Sand Tiger, Tiger Shark and Hammerhead Sharks as well as an abundance of Manta Rays, Dolphins, Groupers and Angelfish. The whale migration passes Aliwal Shoal between June & October and if you're lucky you'll see them on one of your dives.


Aliwal Shoal South
Sharks, sharks, sharks! At the southern end of Aliwal Shoal, Tiger Sharks and Blacktips come as close to you as they can!

World Scuba Diving Affiliates
Durban:
East London:
Port Elizabeth:

Western Cape

RMS Athens
Sunk over 100 years ago, this old steam barge has virtually disappeared over time but is still a fascinating dive site. Check out all the old bottles of medicine and even whiskey!

SS South African Seafarer
Having sunk in 1966, this old freighter lies near Greenpoint Lighthouse. Not visited regularly by divers mans there is still a lot of the vessel to explore.

The Schuilenberg
Over 250 years ago, The Schuilenberg went down in a storm. You can still see the mighty cannons on the ship.

The Het Huis De Kraaiestein
The oldest wreck in the area and probably the best. Carrying gold, the ship went down in 1698, hitting rocks at Oudekraal. Most of the gold was recovered but rumours are that 3 chests went "missing" so you never know you may hit the jackpot!

HMS Pelorus
Originally a British Naval warship involved in the D-Day landings at Normandy in 1944, the ship was deliberately sunk in 1994 to create an artificial reef. Still fully intact, there is a great variety of marine life as well.

The Maori
Old British cargo ship which sank in 1909. Still intact and has become home for a large variety of marine life.

World Scuba Diving Affiliate
Cape Town: