Water Orphans

Water Orphans is a PADI Five Star Dive Centre in Pretoria, South Africa, founded on 1 January 2015 by Phillip Lowne-Hughes, who combined his passion for water and teaching to deliver swim, scuba and first aid training of the highest standards. The centre is proud to be recognised as the first PADI Adaptive Service Facility in South Africa, with a fully accessible facility that welcomes everyone into recreational scuba diving.

Courses and what it's known for

The line-up spans 18 courses and activities, including the PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver, Equipment Specialist and Dry Suit Diver courses (each from USD 204), Dive Against Debris (from USD 267), and a PADI Scuba Refresher from USD 96. First-aid training runs deep too, with PADI Emergency First Response, Care for Children, and CPR and AED courses each from USD 140.

On site you'll find a training pool, a classroom, a retail shop and an aquarium/deep pool, plus air fills, Nitrox, equipment sales and rental. With its adaptive services and focus on building proficient divers, Water Orphans suits everyone from first-timers to those continuing their education.