African Watersports

African Watersports African Watersports is the first well-established dive charter concerned with exploring and preserving Aliwal Shoal, South Africa.

Dive with the Shark Whisperer himself
Walter Bernardis - our fearless leader!!
๐Ÿฆˆโ€ผ๏ธโ˜ ๏ธ

Remember: "Without Blue ๐Ÿ’ฆ
there can be no Green" ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ“Aliwal Shoal, South Africa
The Shark Diving Capital of the World! ๐ŸŒŽ passion for adrenaline-fueled diving, from Sharks to Sardine Run South Africa & the Nile Crocodile in Botswana!

๐–๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฌ
๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—˜๐—”๐—ฅ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๏ฟฝ

แด›สœแด‡ แด˜ษชแดษดแด‡แด‡ส€ แดา“ แด›ษชษขแด‡ส€ sสœแด€ส€แด‹ แด…ษชแด ษชษดษข || sแด€ส€แด…ษชษดแด‡ ส€แดœษด || ษดษชสŸแด‡ แด„ส€แดแด„แดแด…ษชสŸแด‡s

https://www.africanwatersports.co.za/

18/09/2026

This video show a little of what we seen while we taken a break from all the Sardine Run action.Weโ€™re starting to find more and more of these fantastic pinnacles in the Port St Johnโ€™s area .. so rich in fauna and flora and majestic reef structure!

To enquire about our Sardine Run Packages, itinerary and pricing - DM or email us
[email protected]
Whatapp: +2782 565 1210


18/09/2026

Not every diver gets to experience this.
Not every diver gets this close.
And not every dive ends with a moment you'll remember for the rest of your life.
But at Aliwal Shoalโ€ฆ
this is what keeps divers coming back. ๐Ÿฆˆ๐ŸŒŠ
If shark diving is on your bucket list, perhaps it's time to make it happen.
๐Ÿ“ Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal
๐Ÿคฟ Aliwal Shoal
๐Ÿฆˆ African Watersports

16/09/2026

One of Aliwal Shoal's most iconic visitors, the ragged-tooth shark is a favourite among divers and underwater photographers. When you finally find yourself face-to-face with oneโ€ฆyou understand why.
They sure are Fierce, Ancient-looking, powerful, and most fascinating.
Would an encounter like this be enough to get you to visit us? ๐ŸŒโœˆ๏ธ

16/09/2026

You have ONE dive at Aliwal Shoal.
Which shark are you hoping to see? ๐Ÿ‘‡
A โ€” ๐Ÿฆˆ Blacktip
B โ€” ๐Ÿฆˆ Zambezi/Bull Shark
C โ€” ๐Ÿฆˆ Ragged-tooth Shark
D โ€” ๐Ÿฆˆ Whatever swims past!
There is no wrong answerโ€ฆ although choosing D might be the smartest option. ๐Ÿ˜‰
Tell us your choice in the comments.

๐ŸŒŠ โ€œWhy Aliwal Shoal?โ€Why do divers travel from around the world to dive Aliwal Shoal? ๐ŸŒ๐ŸคฟBecause beneath the surface is a...
14/09/2026

๐ŸŒŠ โ€œWhy Aliwal Shoal?โ€

Why do divers travel from around the world to dive Aliwal Shoal? ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿคฟ

Because beneath the surface is a completely different world.
๐Ÿฆˆ Sharks
๐Ÿข Turtles
๐ŸŸ Huge schools of reef fish
๐ŸŒŠ Dramatic reefs
๐Ÿ“ธ Incredible underwater photography
๐Ÿคฟ And some seriously unforgettable encounters
Aliwal Shoal isn't simply a dive site. It's an experience.

Have you dived Aliwal Shoal before โ€” or is it still on your bucket list?

11/09/2026

๐Ÿฆˆ๐ŸฆˆThe Shark Season Is Calling.

The water is warming upโ€ฆ and Aliwal Shoal is waking up.
Summer is here, and this is when the shark action really starts getting interesting.
Blacktips. Bull sharks. Raggies. And that unmistakable feeling of being surrounded by wild ocean life in one of South Africaโ€™s most iconic dive destinations.
No cages. No aquarium. Just you, the blue and sharks doing what sharks do.
Would you get in the water? ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐Ÿ“ Aliwal Shoal, KwaZulu-Natal
๐Ÿคฟ Shark diving with African Watersports

๐Ÿฆˆ โ€œHow Close Is Too Close?โ€How close would you be comfortable getting to a shark? ๐Ÿฆˆ2 metres?1 metre?Or close enough to l...
09/09/2026

๐Ÿฆˆ โ€œHow Close Is Too Close?โ€
How close would you be comfortable getting to a shark? ๐Ÿฆˆ
2 metres?
1 metre?
Or close enough to look straight into its eyes? ๐Ÿ‘€

At Aliwal Shoal, encounters with sharks can be remarkably intimate โ€” but the magic is in respecting the animal and allowing it to remain wild.
This isn't about dominating the shark.
It's about entering their world.

Tag the diver who would absolutely love this encounter. ๐Ÿคฟ๐Ÿ‘‡

07/09/2026

The Ocean Is Worth Fighting For ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒŠ
Aliwal Shoal is one of those places that reminds us why ocean conservation matters.

A Marine Protected Area.
A recognised Hope Spot.
A haven for sharks and marine life.
And an extraordinary place to experience the ocean firsthand.

But protection doesn't happen simply because a line is drawn on a map. It requires awareness, responsible tourism, scientific understanding and people who care enough to protect what they experience.

At African Watersports, we believe diving should inspire conservation.
Come and see Aliwal Shoal for yourself โ€” and discover why this incredible piece of ocean deserves our respect.

๐Ÿฆˆ Dive it. Love it. Protect it.

Me and my friend.. thanks for the memory and great shot Edoardo ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
07/09/2026

Me and my friend.. thanks for the memory and great shot Edoardo ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

04/09/2026

Every time we enter the ocean, we have a choice. We can simply take memories from it โ€” or we can leave with a greater understanding of why it needs our protection.

Aliwal Shoal's protected waters are home to an incredible diversity of marine life, making every dive an opportunity to learn, observe and appreciate the importance of conservation.

And when you come face-to-face with a shark in its natural environment, something changes.

Fear can become fascination.
Fascination can become understanding.
And understanding can become conservation.

Dive with African Watersports.
Experience Aliwal Shoal.
Become part of the story.

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4 Salisbury Road
Umkomaas
4170

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Tuesday 07:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 15:00
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