Explore Johannesburg

Though surrounded by land on all sides, there is lots of opportunity to dive in Johannesburg. There are several lakes nearby which are popular with dive courses. It is a definite dive centre culture here, there are no dive resorts or liveaboards. 

More advanced, or perhaps technical divers will find there are plenty of shops willing to teach them new underwater skills in this area. Many dive centres also take weekend, or longer, trips to the coast to locations like Sodwana Bay.

Diving in Johannesburg

Lake, or quarry, diving here is the biggest business in Johannesburg. The lakes, Bass Lake and Miracle Waters, are popular with beginner courses. The sunken artifacts also provide interesting wreck diving. The deeper site of the Wondergat Dolomitic Sinkhole is perfect for deep technical dives. The coast has a lot of diving such as reef, drift, wreck and deep water.

The best Months to Dive in Johannesburg

Diving in Johannesburg is possible year round due to its predictable, warm temperatures and protection from the harsh southerly winds. Winter air temperatures are around 19oC and summer temperatures are in the high twenties. The summer months are preferable to dive as the waters are warmer, particularly the lakes, and the coastal waters are calmer. 

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Centers Map

Scuba Q

6 Kent Circle, Springs, ZAF

Flow Rebels

131 Weltevreden Road, 2191 NorthCliff, Johannesburg, ZAF

Ecstasea Dive School

7 Marcus Avenue, Benoni, ZAF

SSI Service Center Southern Africa

Unit C5, Northlands Deco Park, Design Boulevard, 2619 Northriding, ZAF

East Rand SCUBA

17, 1559 Daggafontein, Springs, ZAF

AAA African Adventure Academy

Goodies 4 Gardens lifestyle center; shop 16, 1619 Kempton Park, ZAF

SSI JHB Training Hub

Unit C5, Northlands Deco Park, Design Boulevard,, 2169 Northriding, ZAF

Bubbles Swim School

Virgin Active Sunward Park, 1459 Sunward Park, ZAF

Twin Palms SCUBA

25 Voortrekker Avenue, 1609 Edenvale, ZAF

Prestige Dive School

7 Marcus Ave, 1501 Benoni, ZAF