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OCEANS AFRICA
Oceans Africa has been hosting and scuba diving and whale watching experiences in South Africa for more than 20 years.
Our Ocean Story
What we do, why we do it and who we do it with!
Oceans Africa was founded in 2002 by Graeme Grant. Through passion and a belief in that South Africa was a world class diving and whale watching destination, we created outr first website to showcase the marine life of South Africa and we ran our first guided tour in October that year.
The company now represents a collaboration between dive centers, boat charters, whale watching operators, dive instructors and guides. With partners and associates in all the main coastal centers of South Africa.
A tour with Oceans Africa puts you in touch with the right people in the right places!
Graeme has worked in marine tourism since 1995 He knows the South African industry from the inside, having worked as a skipper and dive guide in all the main coastal regions from KwaZulu Natal to Cape Town.
“In 2002 I worked KwaZulu Natal for several years, where I helped to develop the techniques and protocols necessary to conduct baited dives on Protea Banks. My initial reservations about baited shark dives and the possible negative impacts of shark baiting faded rapidly as realised how powerful these experiences were for our clients. I am now convinced that increased public awareness through shark tourism is the only hope these animals have of achieving any form of protective status”.
It's not about us - it's about them!
Enabling our youth through access.
“When I first started diving it was all about my personal gratification – all the places I could go, the wildlife I could see and my development as a diver. Teaching diving changed that and I started to find my place in a the diving community
Becoming a father and parent of twins prompted another profound shift. Helping children and teens to have access to the ocean has become a a big part of what we do.
When children connect with wild places and experience nature they are inspired to learn, understand, love and protect”
It’s not about us anymore – it’s now about them!”
Graeme, Oceans Africa
Child Friendly
Fun, safe, family boat adventures!
Our Partners
Through partnerships and collaboration we become something bigger than our individual parts – a team of passionate professionals and storytellers with the experience and depth of knowledge to create relaxed, yet safe and informative adventures, that set us above the standard tour company.
Our Core Values
We feel that it’s time to move away from bucket list style experiences, towards providing more personalised and intimate charter services. Conducting experiences with sensitivity and respect for the wildlife we hope to enjoy while inspiring passion, love and the desire to protect.
Friends of Oceans Africa
Meet some of the cool people we love to work with...
Oceans Africa was founded through passion and collaboration. In the true spirit of Ubuntu we love to partner with independent dive instructors, guides and organisations to deliver exceptional ocean experiences to our clients.
Zandi Ndhlovu
Black Mermaid Foundation
Carel Van Der Cloff
RAID instructor & Tour Guide
Danel Wentzel
PADI Instructor & Presenter
Ryan Burchill
PADI Course Director
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Be a part of our Vision
If you like what we do and can see ways to collaborate, Oceans Africa would love to hear from you. Wherever you are in the world and whatever you do, there are ways we can work together!
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Protea Banks Aliwal Shoal Dive Package
Dive Tour Package KwaZulu Natal Protea Banks & Aliwal Shoal Package Combine two of South Africa’s most distinctive dive destinations in one compact five-night package. Protea Banks + Aliwal Shoal 2026/7 Durban South Coast, KwaZulu Natal From ZAR 19 500 Per Person Sharing 5 Nights Package 8 x Reef/Wreck Dives All Transfers Single + ZAR
Whale Watching Day Tour Cape Town – Hermanus
Whale Watching Day Tour Cape Town to Hermanus Whale Watching Tour Boat and land -based whale watching day tour Cape Town – Hermanus – Cape TownFull day tour ZAR 4 500 per person (min 2 adults) Group rates on request. Embark on a breathtaking whale watching tour from Cape Town to Hermanus, the whale-watching capital
Cape Town Dive Package
Scuba Diving Holiday Cape Town Cape Town Dive Package Dive in the magical kelp forests and explore the deeper reef systems of False Bay and the Cape Town south peninsula.. Cape Town Dive Tour 2026/7 Cape Town and South Peninsula From ZAR 21 250 Per Person Sharing 5 Night Package 6 x Dives All Transfers
Sardine Run Port St Johns
Sardine Run with Oceans Africa SARDINE RUN PORT ST. John’s Join Oceans Africa for this years Sardine Run as we travel and dive our way down to Port St John’s Sardine Run Port St Johns 2027 6 nights KZN and Sardine Run ZAR 62 000 Per Person Sharing 5 Days Sardine Run 6 Nights 4
Dive with Bull Sharks
Dive With Bull Sharks Expedition 10 Night Shark Diving South Africa & Mozambique Bull shark diving tour 2026: This dive safari package is designed to include some of the best shark diving in South Africa and Mozambique. The tour will include baited and non-baited dive options on Protea Banks and as well as four days diving on
Protea Banks Shark Diving
Shark Dive Package KwaZulu Natal Protea Banks Shark Diving Special Dive South Africa’s top shark diving destination in this one week dive holiday package. Protea Banks Shark Diving 2026/7 Durban South Coast, KwaZulu Natal From ZAR 24 500 Per Person Sharing 6 Night Package 10 x Dives All Transfers Single + ZAR 5 850 Enquire