Raziščite Pretorijo

Čeprav Pretoria nima izhoda na morje, je v mestu in okolici več potapljaških centrov. Zaradi mirnih voda jezer je priljubljeno mesto za potapljaške tečaje – predvsem za začetnike, priljubljeno pa je tudi za usposabljanje tehničnega potapljanja. Nekateri potapljaški tečaji se opravijo v teh jezerih, nekateri pa vključujejo izlete v zaliv Sodwana na obali.

Ker je potapljanje omejeno na velike vodne površine na tem območju, tukaj ni nobenih nastanitev za bivanje na ladji ali potapljaških letovišč. Večina ljudi, ki se tukaj naučijo potapljati, je domačinov.

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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.

Najboljši meseci za potapljanje v Pretorii

Potapljanje v Pretorii je možno vse leto. Zaradi lege v samem središču Južne Afrike je zaščitena pred najhujšimi južnimi vetrovi, ki včasih pihajo ob obalo. Odvisno je od letnih časov, vendar so povprečne letne temperature tople in prijetne. V zimskih mesecih (julij/avgust) se temperature zraka gibljejo okoli 19,5 °C, kar je dovolj toplo za kopanje! V poletnih mesecih (december/januar) dosežejo okoli 28 °C. Za potapljanje ob obali so topla poletja najboljši čas.

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