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Diving in Pretoria

Explore diving in Pretoria

.Just outside Pretoria lies Miracle Waters — a spring-fed, freshwater diving haven with calm conditions year-round. Ideal for training or relaxed fun dives, this former open-pit chrome mine features sunken wrecks like boats, busses ,planes, platforms, and abundant freshwater fish. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, Miracle Waters offers a safe, scenic, and surreal underwater experience just a short drive from the city.

When to dive in Pretoria

Excellent conditions year-round, temperatures ranging from 25 - 28 degrees Celsius in summer, cooling down to 15 degrees Celsius in winter (perfect for drysuit and tec dives)

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Common marine life sightings for Pretoria

More Information

Miracle Waters is located near Brits, about 1 hour from Pretoria or Johannesburg. Take the N4 highway west towards Rustenburg, then exit at the R511 toward Brits. Follow signs to Miracle Waters just north of Brits — the dive site is well-marked and easily accessible by car with secure parking on-site.

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone

+27

Currency

ZAR

Voltage

230

Pressure

Bar (bar)

Plug

C, M

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

1st Stage

DIN

Domestic airports

Lanseria Intl. (HLA)

International airports

Johannesburg Intl. (JNB)

Hyperbaric chamber

Arcadia

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