Shark Cage Diving is more than a little controversial, both within the diving industry and throughout the local communities around which it takes place. More than once we’ve sat and listened to surfers / locals berate cage operators, blaming them for the increase in shark attacks. It is considered by …
These courses will introduce you to the most common fish families and species found in temperate and tropical waters. You’ll also learn basic Marine Life Marine Biology Fish Identification and scientific survey techniques as well as how important personal involvement is in aquatic conservation. This is a great, educational class …
Location Cape Town Sites dived False Bay: Pyramid, Castle, The Pietermaritzberg, Partridge Point, A-Frame, Smitswinkel Bay Wrecks. Atlantic: Katzamaru, Di’s Cracks Dive Centers Used Our first contacts in Cape Town were Andrew and Heidi Newby who run Far Side Adventures. Andrew an ex-ad man and documentary filmmaker has been instructing diving for nearly 20 years. He …
PADI Rescue Diver courses can expand your knowledge and experience beyond purely recreational level because you’ll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and wellbeing of other divers. Although this type of course is generally serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence. What do I …
Accommodation There are three options for accommodation – PolePole, Kinasi and Mafia Island Lodge, all located on the south coast Mafia on Chole bay. All have diving centers attached. Dive Center used We stayed in and dived with Kinasi Lodge. Getting There Flights from Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam by Precision Air – ‘Canadian Spirit’ ferry …
Emergency First Response gives you the tools you need to perform CPR and First Aid. Whether you’re a diver or a non-diver, Emergency First Response prepares you to properly handle potentially life-threatening situations. What do I need to start? No dive certification required No minimum age limit What will I …
The town of Chinhoyi is situated 100km north of Harare on the main road towards Kariba. The area around Chinhoyi is full of limestone, dolomite caves and sinkholes. These caves and tunnels were used by the local Shona tribes in the 16th century for storing grain and for refuge from …
Location Sedgefield Sites dived Cloud Nine, Gerrickes Point Dive Centre Garden Route Divers – A local Dairy Farmer and Vet run this neat operation. As there is no commercial gain there is a real club type atmosphere which focuses on making both clients and students enjoy and continue to enjoy diving. …
Thinking of getting certified for an upcoming vacation, but don’t have the time to put into a regular diver course? Now there’s a quick and easy program designed especially for you! This is your chance to slap on some fins, strap on a mask and experience an intense adventure in …
Location Knysna Heads Sites dived Knopie, The Paquita, Bruce Se Bank, Tapas Jetty, Featherbed Dive Centre Shore entries for dives inside the lagoon, but when the weather is good you need a boat to dive outside the Heads. The operation which used to be at the Heads, is no longer. …
Location Tsitsikamma Sites dived Underwater Trail at Storms River Mouth Dive Centre None needed – just hire equipment and take it with you. Best Time to Dive Whenever you can. Quite a protected bay however the visibility is, as always, weather dependant. Best after a Westerly wind. Water Temp 15 …
Location Protea Banks, off Shelly Beach, near Margate – Hibiscus Coast Dive Centre Recommendation African Dive Adventures is the longest standing dive centre in the area. Started in 1994 by Trevor Krull (who has now moved to Barra Lodge, Mozambique) the dive operation has now been taken over by Roland, Beulagh and …
Location Port Elizabeth Sites dived In the bay: Bell Buoy, Haarlem Wreck. Further offshore: Rie Banks. The Wild Side Reefs: Gasmic, Avalanche, Thunderbolt. Dive Centre Recommendation We dived with Pro Dive, a dive centre with a great vibe, run by two young PADI Instructors, Michelle Glass and Louis Van Aardt. Their dedication and enthusiasm …
Dive Facts Location Aliwal Shoal Launch Site Umkomaas Dive Centres Andy Cobb uses Sea Fever Lodge and Dive Centre based in Umkomaas. Graham Powell, PADI Course Director runs the centre, lodge, restaurant and bar with his partner Bronwin. They are fully equipped with training pool, compressor, 3 Rigid Inflatable Boats …
We are a young couple, Charlotte (Charlie) Grahame and Mark Durham, both aged 27, leaving at the beginning of summer to begin a several months-long adventure to bring the underwater wonders of the East African coast from South Africa to Egypt to adventure seekers and diving enthusiasts. For the first …
If we had realized just how much work and cost was involved in a trip such as this, we probably wouldn’t have even contemplated going through with it. Although we read a couple of books before starting out, we both had a naive optimism and refused to be swayed by …
Summer and autumn are quickly coming to a close, and scuba enthusiasts may be mourning the end of their season. Fortunately, scuba is a year-round sport—even in the coldest of locales. However, certain spots around the world become even more beautiful in the winter months, attracting thousands of species of …