Agulhas House & Diving

Agulhas House & Diving: Your home away from home on South Africa’s stunning South Coast.

Agulhas House & Diving is a PADI 5-Star scuba diving lodge based in Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal, offering the perfect combination of comfortable accommodation, unforgettable ocean adventures and warm South African hospitality.

Ideally situated for exploring the world-renowned Aliwal Shoal, our lodge welcomes scuba divers, ocean enthusiasts, families and travellers looking to experience the best of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.

• Accommodation & Facilities

Relax and unwind in one of our 21 en-suite rooms and family units, designed to provide a comfortable stay after a day of adventure.

Our facilities include:

• Air-conditioned rooms with small fridges, safes and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi to help you stay connected.
• A large, C-shaped swimming pool, perfect for cooling off between dives.
• Beautiful landscaped gardens and a thatched gazebo for relaxed, communal outdoor dining.
• Delicious, home-cooked meals offering a welcoming, sociable lodge experience.
• A friendly atmosphere ideal for solo travellers, dive groups, couples and families.

• Scuba Diving & Ocean Adventures

Discover the extraordinary marine life of South Africa’s coastline with our range of diving experiences.

• Aliwal Shoal Scuba Diving
  Explore one of South Africa’s best-known dive destinations, famous for its reefs, caves, pinnacles and diverse marine life, including turtles, rays, moray eels and seasonal shark encounters.

• Protea Banks Reef Diving Explore the spectacular deep-water reefs of Protea Banks, renowned for incredible marine life and thrilling shark encounters. Reef scuba diving requires an Advanced Open Water certification or higher due to the depth of the reefs.

• Shark Diving On Protea & Aliwal Experience the thrill of baited shark dives, offering opportunities to encounter some of the ocean’s most impressive predators under the guidance of experienced dive professionals.

• PADI Scuba Training
  Whether you're taking your first breath underwater or progressing your diving qualifications, our PADI training opportunities help you develop your skills and confidence beneath the surface.

• Free Nitrox Options
  Eligible certified divers can enjoy complimentary Nitrox options, subject to availability and the applicable dive requirements.

• The Annual Sardine Run Join us for one of South Africa’s most spectacular seasonal marine events. The Sardine Run attracts an incredible variety of marine life and offers the possibility of unforgettable encounters with dolphins, sharks, whales and diving seabirds.

• More Than Just Diving

There’s plenty to discover beyond the ocean! We can help arrange memorable experiences along the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, allowing non-divers and adventure seekers to make the most of their stay.

• Our additional services include:

• Land-based safaris: Discover South Africa’s wildlife and natural landscapes.
• Local excursions: Explore nearby attractions, coastal scenery and local experiences.
• Airport transfers: Arrange convenient transport to and from the lodge, subject to availability and booking arrangements.
• Group and seasonal packages: Enquire about tailored stays for dive groups, families and special seasonal experiences.

• Why Choose Us?

At Agulhas House & Diving, we bring together comfortable accommodation, exciting diving opportunities and genuine hospitality in one convenient location.

Whether you're chasing your next shark encounter, earning a PADI qualification, joining the Sardine Run or simply looking for a relaxing coastal getaway, our team is here to help make your stay memorable.