Farm access and gravel-road approach.
Clear freshwater spring with pools and training grid
Clear freshwater spring with pools and training grid
Marico Oog is a clear freshwater spring on the Grootfontein farm with several interconnected pools, a deeper main basin, and shallower satellite pools spread across the site. A training grid in the larger pool makes it useful for practice, while the shallow sections reward careful buoyancy and trim. Water lilies and clear water make it a scenic inland dive, but the site is more about controlled freshwater exploration than big-water conditions.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 14m
Depth Note
Main basin is around 12–14 m, with other pools around 3–4 m and a training grid at about 4.5 m.
Best Season
Year-round; constant temperatures make it usable across seasons.
Typical Conditions
Interconnected freshwater pools, high clarity, shallow sections, and a deeper main basin with a training grid.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Precise buoyancy control is essential in the shallower pools, and you should plan your fills before arrival.
Legal Notes
Access is on farm land, so follow the site's booking and entry rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The site suits practice dives, night dives, and calm freshwater exploration in clear water.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Farm access and gravel-road approach.
Spring depth, temperature, and local species.
No on-site air fills and popular training/night-dive use.
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