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South Africa
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About South Africa
South Africa is a diving country with 1 dive site to explore.
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Water Temperature Range
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Air: 12°C – 28°C
Seasonal Marine Life Highlights
Great White Sharks
Sardine Run
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South Africa offers unique temperate diving with incredible shark encounters. The famous Sardine Run in June-July is one of nature's greatest spectacles.
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Getting to South Africa
Nearest airports and common travel routes
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
~150 kmTravel time: 2-3 hours drive to Aliwal Shoal and Sodwana Bay
Direct flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dubai, and Istanbul
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
~20 kmTravel time: 30-45 minutes to False Bay shark diving
Direct flights from London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Singapore, and Johannesburg
Visa & Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for traveling to South Africa
Visa-free entry for citizens of many countries for stays up to 90 days.
- Citizens of US, UK, EU, Australia, and many others enter visa-free for 90 days
- Passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond departure date
- At least two blank passport pages required for entry stamps
- Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country
Health & Vaccination Notes
Malaria prophylaxis recommended for northern KwaZulu-Natal (Sodwana Bay area). Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic areas.
Typical Diving Costs in South Africa
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