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Diving Aliwal Shoal, Durban is a well known one of the best diving destinations in the city. Diving and marine life enthusiasts will have a blast here with the amazing array of underwater life and splendid diving options. Top instructors are also present to make novices and amateurs comfortable with the equipment and methods. Rooms are also present along the beach, offered by well known resorts like Umkomaas Lodge, the first PADI Gold Palm Scuba Diving Resort in the country. For a grand vacationing experience, visit the Diving Aliwal Shoal, Durban.
Diving Aliwal Shoal, around 30 minutes drive from Durban, is listed as one of the world’s top 10 dive sites by Diver Magazine. Sharks are visible here some times of the year. You can also go on dives at the wrecks, hunting for the gigantic Brindle Bass. Also visible here are Manta, Devil Rays, pelagic fish schools, whales and dolphins. Water temperature is around 24 degrees in summer and not less than 19 degrees in winter. Visibility varies from 5 to 40 meters. Depths vary here, with the 30 meters sites being ideal for dives. From June to November you can see Ragged Tooth Sharks at the Diving Aliwal Shoal, Durban. Also found here are Tiger Sharks and Hammerheads.
Diving Aliwal Shoal in Durban is ideal for open water courses or casual dives. You will have a scope to explore the beautiful coral reefs, plentiful sea life, drop offs, wall dives and stunning wrecks here. For travelers interested in snorkeling trips, dolphin and whale watching also this place is perfect. Diving Aliwal Shoal of Durban has many facilities offering scuba diving courses. The facilities offer pool sessions, conducted in heated shallow training pools. Registered instructors are present to train the students in classrooms. Open water, dive master and instructor courses are all available here. Some facilities also offer specialized courses like Nitrox, Deep, Dry Suit, peak Performance Buoyancy, Multilevel diver, Shark, Underwater Naturalist, and Night Search. Courses here are designed to suit the travelers’ schedules.
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