South Africa Scuba Diving Travel Guide
South Africa
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Scuba Diving
When considering any sort of Scuba adventure in South Africa there’s one specific type of marine species that immediately leaps to mind … Great White Sharks! To give yourself the ultimate eye to eye experience with one of the most awesome wanderers of the ocean then go straight to the Cape Town area on the southern tip of the country. About two hours up the coast from Cape Town is the town of Gansbaai and the Klenbaai Harbour from where most Shark Cage Diving boats will depart. The boats will run you out to Geyser and Dyer Islands for this adrenalin pumping adventure.
For a more sedate underwater experience then head up to the Eastern Cape for warmer waters and near Durban you’ll find the Aliwal Shoal, Protea Banks and one of South Africa’s best kept dive secrets, Rocky Bay. If you find yourself around the Eastern Cape during late May to late June you could witness the Sardine Run – A mass gathering of marine creatures all lying in wait for the Sardine’s to course past on their migration towards KwaZulu Natal.
