This is Africa

Tom Burd · Issue 89, Mar/Apr 2016 · pp. 57–62

Products mentioned: Nikon D7000, Nauticam Housing, Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye, Sea and Sea YS-D1

“Leave your lumbago on the beach, hook your feet into the floor-straps, and hang on for dear life!” Perhaps my memory of the actual safety briefing is a tad hazy, but this is the general advice needed when launching a RIB through the rough South African swell. Grab your camera housings and tuck in those strobe arms, as reaching the dive sites here is an experience in itself. The province of Kwa-Zulu Natal on the Eastern coast of South Africa is one that all divers and thrill seekers should remember, even if you can’t pronounce the name! Spread over an area larger than Scotland, this region is renowned for its world class shark diving, whale encounters and the phenomenal sardine run. The beautifully wild coastline is a photographer’s paradise, boasting many opportunities to witness Africa’s iconic land mammals and discover a variety of breath taking scenery. The diving in South Africa is …