Scuba diving is a very popular activity for people who are island lovers. People who tend to frequent tropical islands also tend to enjoy diving in the water. Scuba diving is a great way to see the treasures of the ocean. Underwater you can observe fish and other sea creatures in their natural habitat and see beautiful colored coral.

There is a wide variety of sea life in Africa. Since the continent is so big youll be able to dive in many different spots and see lots of different types of coral and sea creatures. You can see great white in South Africa, giant turtles in the Seychelles, or dolphins near Egypt. Here are some of the best places to go diving the next time you are in Africa:

The Aliwal Shoal is one of the much explored diving site in Africa and is also rated as one of the top 10 diving sites in the world. Coral reefs that range from 5m to 30, an underwater wonder of nature and a home to the Ragged Tooth Shark, humpbacked whales, dolphins and rare species of fish like Tiger Angel can be usually spotted in this area. Diving is most feasible during the winter months, during May to September when there are no signs of rain and the presence of reasonable viability.

The Seychelles also offers lots of dive opportunities for people. In the Seychelles, you can head to the Aldabra Atoll where you can dive with giant sea turtles. The warm waters of this area make it an excellent home for many tropical fish and coral reefs. In fact, the Seychelles offers some of the best diving in all of Africa. However, as the island is a luxury destination, you’ll find diving here a bit more expensive than elsewhere.

There are two predominant areas where Great White diving is prevalent i.e. Gansbaai and Moselbaai. Gansbaai is a small fishing village that offers several attractions for the nature wanderers with whale watching being the most popular. Shark diving and cage diving are launched from this cardinal point and is absolutely safe and requires no prior diving experience at all. All you need is a short course on safety and use of the equipment.

The diving opportunities in Africa are almost limitless that reign the incredibly beautiful and calm lagoons, coral reefs abound in all directions, you swimming through walls and pinnacles, talking to turtles and listening to the whales whisper. Africa has many great places that are often overlooked by other tourists. If you are a dive enthusiast, diving in this continent should be a top priority for you.