DIVE HOTSPOTS

1. KWAZULU-NATAL

Sodwana Bay is such an incredible place – you can come across anything there. And Aliwal Shoal is absolutely loved by sharks (like the blacktips pictured above).

2. CAPE TOWN

The kelp forests blew my mind, and I’m still mind blown by them.

3. EGYPT

Two spots – Dahab and Ras Muhammad – have the most magnificent coral life and crystalclear warm water, plus incredible wrecks.

4. MARICO OOG

This freshwater spring in North West province is absolutely beautiful. It’s crystal clear and is a great place for beginners to learn.

5. EAST AFRICA

Kenya is very similar to Sodwana. You see a lot of paper fish – they come in various colours: pink, purple, black and white. Mozambique is magical, too. And special mention has to go to Seychelles (pictured), where it’s like diving in a bath.