If it's variety you're after, you've come to the right place. South
Africa has an enormously long coastline ranging from about 35°S to 27°S,
which isn't quite within the usual range for tropical diving.
But the Mozambique Current flows down our east coast, bringing warm
tropical water with it, and at Sodwana Bay we have the most southerly
coral reefs in the world
Here you'll find the full complement of pretty colourful fish and some great nudibranchs, including the
outrageous Spanish dancer. Whale sharks, turtles, dolphins and ragged tooth sharks are often seen in specific areas.
As you head down the coast the underwater environment changes
gradually until, once you reach Cape Town, you're diving in chilly but
beautiful kelp forests. There are three major types of kelp, and a short
portion of the Western Cape coast is the only place in the world that
they all grow together.
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