Scuba Diving Wonderland

Aliwal Shoal is Durban’s prime diving destination and attracts divers from around the world. Dive boats launch from the Mkomazi River, south of Amanzimtoti, to get to the reef which is about 4km long and lies some 5km offshore, with depths ranging from 5m to 35m. The reef runs almost parallel to the shoreline and its many gullies, overhangs, caves and shelves are home to a vast array of marine life. Two wrecks lying near the shoal – the Produce and Nebo – provide divers with alternative underwater experiences. Local dive operators will provide equipment and accredited training, and will introduce you to the wonders that lie beneath the waves.