Dive resorts in South Africa offer divers epic seascapes, extensive visibility and abundant marine-life, most notably the great white sharks. We'd recommend you take the AWARE - Shark Conversation course to make the most of the South African dive sites. Dive vacations in South Africa mostly involve colder waters, strong currents and large creatures, making them great for the more adventurous diver. Some of the most exciting dive sites occurs inland in the sink holes, lakes and former mines of the north-west. South Africa is also home to one of the world's top five dive sites, with 83% of the planet's marine fish families and a fascinating mix of shipwrecks and reefs. In short, your log book will thank you for all the species you are sure to see here.