About ScubaAddicts

We are a specialist dive operator, offering fully guided dive packages in South Africa & Mozambique.

We specialise in shark diving at the Aliwal Shoal in South Africa as well as guided dive tours to dive with sharks in Ponta do Oura, Mozambique and dive with Whale Sharks & Manta Rays in Tofo Beach near Inhambane in Mozambique. During June & July we also move our dive center to Port St Johns for the Sardine Run in South Africa.

ScubaAddicts is owner managed by Craig & Shona who together with Keith, Dean, Carmen, Tula & Nelsie are your hosts, guides and dive guides for the duration of your stay with us.

Our dive packages are fully guided by our dive team who are locals with many years experience diving in South Africa & Mozambique. The dive packages are designed for divers wanting to experience diving with Sharks, Whale Sharks & Manta Rays on the reefs of the Aliwal Shoal in South Africa, Ponta do Oura in Mozambique and Tofo Beach near Inhambane in Mozambique.

We are aware that all divers are looking for different experiences, some want to learn more about diving with Sharks, Whale Sharks & Manta Rays, others are happy just to experience the diving, whilst travelling through South Africa & Mozambique, our packages are perfect for all qualified divers.

Join us for an awesome diving adventure in South Africa & Mozambique!

Why dive with ScubaAddicts?


-- Guaranteed SHARKS or your diving is FREE!
Many dive operators offer diving with sharks and when you get there - nothing! Due to the experience and local knowledge of our dive team, we are the only local dive operator to offer a Shark Guarantee - Dive with Sharks or your diving is FREE!


-- No student divers restricting dives & dive sites!
We are the only local dive operator that doesn't offer any dive courses, so your dives & dive sites won't be restricted by having student divers on the boat.


-- On-site Dive Center at ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge
Our on-site dive center ensures NO daily transfers between your accommodation & the dive center, just wake-up, roll out of bed and go shark diving - awesome!


-- 100% Ocean views from all rooms
Our beach front dive lodge overlooks the Indian Ocean, miles of sandy beaches & the Aliwal Shoal, one of the top shark diving destinations in the world!


-- NO guides with cameras!
Our guides are there to show you the best shark diving the Aliwal Shoal has to offer and won't spend the dive taking photos or filming underwater.


-- Small Groups & Personal Service
Our lodge has been designed for up to 16-divers and we operate two dive boats so dive groups size is 8-divers per boat, ensuring you experience the best shark diving the Aliwal Shoal offers.

ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge

Our beach-front lodge is situated in the small diving town of Umkomaas, 50km south of Durban and 80kms south of Durban's International Airport in South Africa.

Every room at ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge has 100% ocean views over-looking the Indian Ocean, miles of sandy beaches and the Aliwal Shoal, rated as one of the top shark diving sites in the world! Our on-site dive centre means no daily transfers between your accommodation and dive centre! Just wake-up, roll out of bed, enjoy breakfast over-looking the ocean and go shark diving on the reefs of the Aliwal Shoal - awesome!


                     

On-site Dive Center

Our on-site dive centre means no daily transfers between your accommodation and the diving, wake-up, roll out of bed and go shark diving at the Aliwal Shoal.

The dive centre has a large kit-up area, rinse tanks, hot showers & gear storage.

Swimming Pool Area

Our swimming pool area is perfect for you to relax after the days shark diving. We have a shallow seated pool where you can enjoy a drink and a deeper pool to relax in. For the sunseekers, there are many sunloungers around the pools.

Chill Out Area

Our chill-out area [known locally as a lapa] is perfect to enjoy the outdoors while staying out of the sun.

Enjoy a drink, a good book or even an afternoon snooze in the ocean breeze!

Beach Access

Our dive lodge overlooks the Indian Ocean, Aliwal Shoal and miles of sandy beaches. Enjoy an afternoon walk along the beach, explore the rock pools or just relax on the beach.

Braai [B.B.Q.] Area

Our BBQs [known locally as a braai], provides many nights of entertainment as our staff prepare the meals.

Braais are a big part of South African culture, nothing beats a good steak with a couple of drinks to end a great day!

Transport

Transport is always available at the lodge for transfers to the airport, local shops, restaurants, bars, shopping malls, curio shops or any other places as required. We also offer daily excursions to many places of interest.

TV Lounge [Satellite TV]

Our lounge area overlooks the ocean and is ideal for relaxing, watching T.V [satellite], DVDs or just chatting to other divers about the days shark diving.

Local Excursions

We offer half-day & full-day excursions, ideal for the afternoons after the diving, non-diving partners or if the weather prevents us from diving. These can be booked when you are here, we can take care of the transfers [see below].

ScubaAddicts Dive Centre

Our dive center is on-site at ScubaAddicts Lodge and has been purpose built for diving. Each morning after breakfast we meet to kit-up and load the dive gear onto the dive boats. The ScubaAddicts dive crew are always available to help with your requirements.


Facilities at the dive centre

Secure drying room for storing your dive gear after the diving.

       

   

Launching at Aliwal Shoal

Our daily shark dives start with exciting boat launches from the Umkomaas River or the beach, depending on the tide.

The diving is done from our 8-metre Superduck [RIBs] dive boats which have two 85hp Yamaha engines.The dive boats have been purpose built for surf launching and shark diving.

Our skippers & dive guides have many years experience launching and diving at the Aliwal Shoal and will ensure that your stay with us exceeds your expectations.