Sodwana Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Sodwana Bay is the next name on the list of the best spots to dive in South Africa that Toplist has compiled for you. Sodwana Bay is a scuba diving Shangri-La and is one of the most popular diving spots in the world. Sodwana Bay's reef system is thought to be around 80,000 years old, with numerous caves, overhangs, and pinnacles. The reef is home to over 1,200 known fish species, as well as invertebrates, turtles, rays, and sharks, with whale sharks (December to February), humpback whales (June to October), ragged-tooth sharks (December to February), and nesting sea turtles (December to February).

Seven Mile Reef is one of Sodwana's most popular diving spots. The reef, which is frequently listed in diving magazines as a top ten site, is home to a diverse array of fish species as well as spectacular drop-offs and coral formations. Seven Mile, with depths ranging from 16 to 24 meters, will leave an indelible impression on any diver.

Location: Sodwana Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa