Bass Lake
Wanna Try Scuba?
Ever wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater?
Now’s your chance to experience it!
Introductory Scuba Experience
RSVP essential
Now’s your chance to experience it!
Introductory Scuba Experience
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Cost: R250.00
No experience needed — just bring your sense of adventure!
RSVP essential
There are training grids at various depths for Scuba Skills training, as well as a number of interesting wrecks for more experienced divers.
Bass Lake
Scuba Training
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Bass Lake is not only frequented by Scuba Schools with their students, but also by social divers who enjoy diving Bass Lake on a regular basis, or divers who wish to brush up on their diving skills in a safe environment. Non-divers are welcome-bring your mountain bike, swimming costume or kayak and enjoy a relaxing day out!
Scuba Training
The following courses can be taught at Bass Lake:
 | Scuba Diver |
 | Advanced Diver |
 | Stress and Rescue |
 | Deep Diving – Maximum depth of 23m |
 | Night Diving – Minimum conditions apply, refer to Trading Hours + Night Diving Requirements |
 | Nitrox Diving |
 | Dry-Suit Diving |
 | Navigation |
 | Instructor Training |
Bass Lake
NAUI OPEN WATER SCUBA DIVER COURSE
ISO Level 2 – Autonomous Diver Certification
Dive In. Get Certified. Explore the Blue.
Worldwide Recognised Certification
Train with NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) — a non-profit organisation with a global reputation for “Safety Through Education.“
What you’ll learn
This course gives you the essential knowledge and skills to scuba dive confidently and safely.
- Certified to dive without supervision
- Open water environments similar to training conditions
- Strong focus on safety, skills & confidence
Course Structure
4 full days to complete
- Online theory – learn at your own pace
- 1-day workshop
- Pool sessions
- 4 qualifying open-water dives at Bass Lake
Course Fee
R 4,800.00
Includes EVERYTHING you need:
- E-learning & course material
- Registration & certification
- Air fills
- Use of scuba equipment
- Use of wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel & booties
- Use of weight belt
- Pool sessions & lectures
- Bass Lake qualifying dives
- FREE entry to Bass Lake
- Club membership
Just bring your excitement!
Courses
We Also Offer
All courses from Beginner to Instructor level, gear rental, servicing and sales including national and international excursions.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Kevin Maclean
Pre-Course Requirement
All participants must complete the self-paced e-learning before the course begins.
- Duration: Approximately 9-15 hours
- Must be purchased in advance
- Completion required to participate in practical sessions
NEXT OPENWATER SCUBA DIVER COURSE
You must complete the self-paced e-learning before the course starts (it typically takes about 9–15 hours to finish) and purchase it in advance.
Course schedule:
28 March 2026
- 08h30 – 12h00 – Workshop
- 14h00 – 16h00 – Pool session
29 March 2026
- 12h30 – 17h00 – Pool session
MEMBER
15 March 2026
• 12:30 – 17:00 | Pool Session
Qualifying Dives
Choose one of the following options:
• 5&6 April: 10h00 – 15h00
or any four days during any week.
Optional Add-On Experiences
Sodwana Bay Diving or Full-Time Course (any five days)
Available on request during the following periods:
- 30 March – 6 April
- 25 April – 7 May
- 2 – 13 October
- 10 December 2026 – 14 January 2027
Who Should Attend?
- Beginner to intermediate divers
- Anyone seeking internationally recognized certification
- Adventure seekers looking to expand their underwater skills
International
Next International Dive Excursion
RED SEA LIVE ABOARD 2027 and SAKATIA 2027.
Bass Lake
Water Conditions
24℃
Surface Temperature
21℃
Temperature @ 12m
16℃
Temperature @ 18m
13℃
Temperature @ 23m
7 meters
Thermocline Depth
Meters
Average Visibility