
South Africa diving holidays
Big fish and big sharks...
Tailor-made South Africa Diving Holidays
South Africa is truly a year-round diving holiday destination. It can be hot and dry, cool and wet but each season delivers something unique and incredible, above and below the water. South Africa diving holidays allow much for intrepid travellers to explore; over 21 National Parks, eight World Heritage Sites, Big Five game reserves and kilometres of pristine coastline offering adventures from shark diving to surfing. South Africa is one of the great multi-centre dive holiday destinations. A fantastic holiday experience for varied and unique diving.
What divers love about South Africa diving holidays
- Aliwal Shoal for Tiger Sharks - December to May
- Ragged-tooth, dusky and whale sharks June to November
- Cage Diving with Great Whites
- Land based additions - from safaris to vineyard tours

What divers say about diving holidays in South Africa
“Loads to do in Cape Town and the local diving is a must. Great whites, whales and seals, really different but accessible and easy. Definitely go back. Check out Muizenberg for local surf and great cafes.”
“Aliwal Shoal is a must. Sharks in the open ocean, wow.”
DIVING
Head to Aliwal Shoal for tiger sharks between December and May, ragged-tooth sharks, dusky sharks and whales from June to November, whale sharks in January and February.
SAFARIS
Big Five Game Viewing in the Kruger National Park and the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve is also guaranteed all year long, but its prime is between May and September.
MOZAMBIQUE
Get up close to wildlife in Hluhluwe Game Reserve. You’ll be based at ScubaAddicts Lodge & Dive Centre in South Africa and ScubaAddicts Lodge & Dive Centre in Mozambique.
Offers
TRUK LAGOON
LIVEABOARD OFFER
16 – 23 September 2023
Book 6 – 1 goes for FREE
MALDIVES LUXURY RESORT
UNLIMITED DIVING
10 – 19 August 2021
from JUST £2125pp
MALDIVES LUXURY
LIVEABOARD OFFER
04 – 11 September 2021
from JUST £1650pp
MALDIVES FLAGSHIP
LIVEABOARD OFFER
25 September – 03 October 2021
from JUST £1895pp
MALTA DIVING
RESORT OFFER
31 October – 07 November 2021
from JUST £810pp
LANZAROTE DIVING
RESORT OFFER
29 November – 06 December 2021
from JUST £695pp
MALDIVES BOUTIQUE
LIVEABOARD OFFER
04 – 12 December 2021
from JUST £1640pp
Ask our dive experts
Because we’re not a mass tourism company, you’ll get a highly personalised service. Think of us as your personal travel consultant – don’t be shy, ask us for anything and leave the rest to us.
Inspiration
Love sharks? Can’t get enough of wrecks? Maybe you want to experience something new. Our knowledgeable team are here to help you get the best out of your next dive holiday.
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