The plains and jungles of Africa are synonymous with exotic wildlife, but what many people don’t realize is that there’s just as much life to be found at the continent’s coasts. With the exception of Egypt’s world-famous Red Sea dive sites, Africa is relatively uncharted territory for scuba divers – and yet, it is home to some of the most spectacular dive destinations on the planet. From the cold waters of South Africa’s Western Cape province to the crystalline coral gardens of island nations like Mauritius and Seychelles, Africa is a scuba diving paradise.