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South Africa Plan + Spots | DiveJourney

Plan + Spots · Country Guide

South Africa

Two oceans, kelp forests, sharks, and winter pelagic expeditions

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Browse the country's destinations, then explore their dive spots and local guides.

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6 of 6 destinations

Photo of Aliwal Shoal and Umkomaas

🇿🇦South Africa

Aliwal Shoal and Umkomaas

Ragged-tooth shark capital
Two iconic wreck dives

View guide17 Dive spots linked

Photo of Cape Town

🇿🇦South Africa

Cape Town

Two-ocean flexibility
Iconic kelp forests

View guide45 Dive spots linked

Photo of Gansbaai

🇿🇦South Africa

Gansbaai

Marine Big 5 hub
Land-based whale watching

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Photo of Protea Banks

🇿🇦South Africa

Protea Banks

Big-animal diving
Two pinnacles, many moods

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Photo of Sodwana Bay

🇿🇦South Africa

Sodwana Bay

World Heritage base with real conservation rules
A full reef ladder in one location

View guide21 Dive spots linked

Photo of The Sardine Run (Wild Coast)

🇿🇦South Africa

The Sardine Run (Wild Coast)

Blue-water predator stacks
Port St Johns launch logistics

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2 Mile Reef Pinnacles

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2 Mile Stringer

Reef

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3 Mile Reef Hotspots

Reef

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7 Mile Reef

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9 Mile Coral Tree

Reef

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A-frame Cape Town

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