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SELI1, South Africa

Stay in Blouberg: see the trip Its beds, the way there and every spot near it.

Also within 20 km of Blouberg

About SELI1

A wreck dive. It goes down to 20 m. You get in from a boat. It suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it. The coast faces W: swell from the W reaches it, and wind from the E blows out to sea. 1 dive centre or shop within 10 km, the nearest 0.6 km away. The sea is about 14°C in May, its coldest month (7 mm semi-dry or a drysuit), and 16°C in January, its warmest (7 mm wetsuit and hood). The town to stay in is Blouberg. Within 5 km we also list 8 surf spots and 4 wind sports spots.

  • What it is Wreck.
  • How deep Down to 20 m.
  • Getting in From a boat.
  • Who it suits Suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it.
  • Dive centres 1 dive centre or shop within 10 km, the nearest 0.6 km away.

Facts: verified.

Dive centres nearby

  • Best Kiteboarding Africa 0.6 km

  • Into the Blue Scuba 12 km

The nearest named dive centres and shops within 25 km, in a straight line; training agencies where the map states them. Listings, not a recommendation. Dive centres: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Credits

Water about 15°C: 7 mm semi-dry or a drysuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.

Visibility under 5 m. Typical for the time of year, estimated from ten years of NASA satellite water clarity, not a forecast. Much the same all year (under 5 m).

This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives. Ask a dive centre before you book.

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From Chicago: about 26 h 30 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.

  1. Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), changing at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

    See flights MDW → CPT · Skyscanner from about £765 returnAd

  2. Getting there. 40 min from the airport to SELI1.

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  3. Accommodation.

    Stay in BloubergAd

    Typical prices for a double room that month, not a quote.

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    Closest towns to stay in

    Typical prices for a double room that month, not a quote. Distances are straight lines unless a drive is given: a site out at sea is reached by boat.

  4. Hire and lessons.

    Dives and courses in Blouberg · GetYourGuideAdDive gear hire in Blouberg · GetYourGuideAd

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Where it is

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Forecast

Not for Advanced divers. Suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it. See it for experienced divers.

Rough cost

About £1,075–£2,130 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Dives are not priced yet: we have no sourced price for a guided dive, so they are not in it.

  • Flights £765–£1,585
  • To the UK airport £35–£65
  • Hire car £50–£85
  • Stay £110–£185
  • Food £115–£210

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