Ollava

Tucked into a waterfront spot on the Cape Peninsula, Ollava is a PADI TecRec Dive Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, with front-row seats to False Bay — home to the Great African Seaforests. With its boutique approach to both diving and training, this is a place built for divers who want a personal, unhurried experience close to the kelp.

Courses and what to expect

As a PADI Dive Center with one PADI Instructor and PADI TecRec training, Ollava covers everything from recreational courses to technical development. An onsite training pool and classroom make learning straightforward, while air fills, Nitrox, equipment sales, and a full range of rental gear keep certified divers ready to get in the water. There's even a dive club and DPV scooter rental for those who like to roam.

The Cape's waters host sharks, whales, turtles, ocean fish, rays, eels, molluscs, crustaceans, and corals. Ollava also runs annual boutique dive trips to Sodwana Bay. With staff speaking English, Portuguese, and Afrikaans — plus Wi-Fi, parking, onsite accommodation, and food and drinks — it suits visiting divers and locals alike.