Dive sites in Aliwal Shoal
12–27 m · 36 signature species
9 dive sites in Aliwal Shoal, from the most talked-about to the most confidential.↓ Map of dive sites in Aliwal Shoal
Nebo →
The Nebo wreck offers a unique opportunity to explore a historic wooden steamship, now a thriving artificial reef teeming with diverse marine life.
Max. depth · 27 m
Raggies Cave →
Descend into the heart of Aliwal Shoal’s most celebrated cave system, where hundreds of Ragged Tooth Sharks gather for their annual migration.
Max. depth · 27 m
Inside Edge →
Descend into the vibrant world of Inside Edge, where the reef's inner rim offers both gentle slopes teeming with macro life and dramatic drop-offs harboring larger pelagics.
Max. depth · 26 m
Outside Edge →
Plunge into the strong currents of Aliwal Shoal's Outside Edge, a 1km drift dive showcasing dramatic reef topography and the thrill of open-ocean encounters.
Max. depth · 27 m
North Sands & South Sands →
Descend into the gentle sandy plains of North Sands and South Sands, where playful dolphins often gather and sand sharks patrol the tranquil seabed.
Max. depth · 14 m
Manta Point →
Descend onto a bustling reef where unique hideaways reveal crustaceans and the distinctive grace of manta rays glides in season.
Max. depth · 22 m
Castle →
Descend into the untouched beauty of Castle, an impeccably preserved reef at Aliwal Shoal, close enough to baiting sites to offer encounters with oceanic blacktip sharks.
Max. depth · 23 m
North Eastern Pinnacles →
Descend into a gentle topography of small pinnacles and sheltered nooks that create an ideal nursery for a rich array of reef marine life.
Max. depth · 14 m
Eelskins →
Descend into a labyrinth of close-set reef clusters and sand gullies at Eelskins, a vibrant section of the Aliwal Shoal teeming with marine life.
Max. depth · 18 m
