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SCUBA Diving/Snorkelling in Africa
Experience Africa's marine life underwater. Scuba diving and snorkelling offers a thrilling glimpse into some of the world's best oceans. From tropical seas to the cold Atlantic waters of Cape Town.Best Scuba and Snorkelling in Africa
Scuba diving and snorkelling can be done in a wide range of countries in Africa, from the tropical paradise of Mozambique to the cold water of Cape Town’s Atlantic Ocean.
Mozambique offers some of the best diving in the world, with a number of top resorts and beaches to explore. Whale sharking experiences and dolphin experiences can be enjoyed, or divers can explore the beauty of the Archipelagos across the country.
The clear tropical waters of Zanzibar Island off the coast of Tanzania offer some breathtaking diving and snorkelling, with a range of marine life and tropical fish to be seen. Water is warm and clear azure, and beaches are vast and clean.
Egypt has some of the best diving spots in Africa, including the famous Red Sea. Water here is warm and clear, with desert surrounding the beaches.
Cape Town, although on the chilly side, has some great diving spots. Oudekraal, Millers Point and Muizenberg all have good visibility and a range of interesting marine life to see. This is best for scuba diving however, as the water can be a bit cold for snorkelers.
14 Locations for SCUBA Diving/Snorkelling in Africa
Click on one of these Africa SCUBA Diving/Snorkelling options for more about these experiences and to find an overland tour which offers that particular SCUBA Diving/Snorkelling activity.
- Nungwe Snorkel Trip
- PADI Dive Course - Zanzibar
- Prison Island Snorkelling Trip
- Lake Malawi Snorkelling Trip
- Kande Beach Scuba Diving
- Kande Beach Water Sports Equipment
- Scuba Dive - Cape Town
- Inhambane Scuba Diving
- PADI Open Water Dive Course - Red Sea
- PADI Advanced Open Water Course - Red Sea
- PADI Introductory Dive - Red Sea
- Red Sea Guided Diving
- Refresher Dive
- Zanzibar Scuba Diving
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