Aqua Divers Pretoria
Shop G145, Parkview Shopping Centre, 24 Garsfontein Road, Moreleta Park, 0044 Pretoria, JuŽna Afrika
Istražite Pretoriju
Iako Pretoria nema izlaz na more, u gradu i okolnim područjima postoji niz ronilačkih centara. Mirne vode jezera čine ih popularnim za tečajeve ronjenja - posebno za početnike, ali popularno je i za obuku tehničkog ronjenja. Neki od tečajeva ronjenja održavaju se u tim jezerima, a neki uključuju izlete u zaljev Sodwana na obali.
Budući da je ronjenje ograničeno na velike vodene površine u tom području, ovdje nema jedrenjaka ili ronilačkih odmarališta. Većina ljudi koji ovdje uče roniti su lokalno stanovništvo.
Najbolji mjeseci za ronjenje u Pretoriji
Ronjenje u Pretoriji moguće je tijekom cijele godine. Njen položaj u samom središtu Južne Afrike znači da je zaštićena od najgorih južnih vjetrova koji ponekad udaraju o obalu. Podložno je godišnjim dobima, ali prosječne godišnje temperature su tople i ugodne. Tijekom zimskih mjeseci (srpanj/kolovoz) temperature zraka obično su oko 19,5°C, dovoljno toplo za ulazak u vodu! U ljetnim mjesecima (prosinac/siječanj) dosežu oko 28°C. Za ronjenje uz obalu, topla ljeta su najbolje vrijeme.
Ronilački centri
Top Pretoria Dive Sites
1. Miracle Waters (near Brits)
Just over an hour from Pretoria, this spring-fed quarry is perfect for recreational divers. It offers clear water, bass and kurper, and submerged structures like an aeroplane, yacht, and bus. The site is great for scuba and freediving, with moderate adventure levels and excellent visibility.
2. Bass Lake (Henley on Klip)
A classic inland dive site near Pretoria, Bass Lake suits both beginners and experienced divers. The calm quarry hosts bass fish and various sunken attractions like a bus, hang glider, and helicopter. It’s ideal for scuba training and casual freediving, especially in the morning when visibility peaks.
3. Wondergat Dolomitic Sinkhole (North West Province)
This natural sinkhole offers a dramatic descent exceeding 70 m, making it a hotspot for deep and technical scuba diving. While marine life is sparse, the geological formations and depth make it a serious training ground for experienced divers only.
4. Scubaversity Dive Park (Krugersdorp) – Freediving possible
This purpose-built training facility offers platforms, submerged wreck simulations, and controlled environments. It’s well-suited for beginners, rescue diver courses, and freedivers honing skills in a safe, structured setting close to Pretoria.
5. Sodwana Bay (KwaZulu-Natal Coast)
Though a longer drive from Pretoria, Sodwana Bay is a popular weekend getaway for coastal diving. It features vibrant coral reefs, turtles, and pelagics. With a mix of shallow shore dives and deeper drifts, it offers scuba diving for all levels in a protected marine area.