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Justin’s Caves, Cape Town, South Africa

Justin’s Caves is a cracker of a dive, especially if you’re into exploring nooks and crannies. We love how the huge granite boulders stack up, creating a maze of swim-throughs, some tight enough to make you feel like a kid again. Dropping down, you’ll find yourself in a world of kelp, its golden fronds swaying with the surge, and the light filtering through makes for some amazing photography. Keep an eye out for the resident seals zipping past, their playful curiosity often leading to close encounters. Our favourite part has to be the surprising bursts of colour – vivid sea fans clinging to the rock walls, and starfish dotted across the sandy patches. You're never quite sure what’s around the next bend, whether it’s a school of shimmering fusiliers or a grumpy-looking reef fish tucked into a crevice. This site is fantastic for divers who appreciate interesting topography and don’t mind a bit of a current. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery, but even on an average day, the sheer structure of the place makes it a standout.