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Destination Guide Sources For South Africa

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14 sources • Updated Mar 4, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Mar 4, 2026.

DiveJourney: South Africa destinations index - Used to discover published DiveJourney destination guides for South Africa and link internally.
DiveJourney: Cape Town South Africa destination guide - Internal destination anchor for Western Cape kelp, wreck, and snorkeling planning.
DiveJourney: Gansbaai South Africa destination guide - Internal destination anchor for Whale Coast wildlife and shark-trip logistics.
DiveJourney: Sodwana Bay iSimangaliso destination guide - Internal destination anchor for KwaZulu-Natal coral reefs and iSimangaliso context.
DiveJourney: Aliwal Shoal and Umkomaas destination guide - Internal destination anchor for KZN South Coast diving conditions and seasonal notes.
DiveJourney: Protea Banks and Shelly Beach destination guide - Internal destination anchor for Protea Banks drift diving and skill expectations.
DiveJourney: Sardine Run Wild Coast destination guide - Internal destination anchor for Sardine Run timing, conditions, and hazards.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park: gate fee adjustments - Official park fee tables used for iSimangaliso day access and levies (including Sodwana Bay sections).
iSimangaliso Wetland Park: Sodwana Bay information - Official iSimangaliso overview for Sodwana Bay experiences and seasonal highlights.
SANParks: Table Mountain National Park scuba diving and snorkeling - National parks guidance for marine activities and MPA context around the Cape Peninsula.
South African Government: visas and permits overview - Official starting point for visa guidance and entry documentation rules.
Climates to Travel: Cape Town climate and sea temperature averages - Monthly climate normals used for approximate sea temperature seasonality in the Western Cape.
Climates to Travel: Durban climate and sea temperature averages - Monthly climate normals used for approximate sea temperature seasonality on the KwaZulu-Natal coast.
South African Government Gazette: MPA regulations amendment notice (May 2024) - Regulatory update referenced for understanding how MPA permitting can apply to scuba diving businesses and activities.