Scuba Equipment Rental – Harare

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Scubaworld & Universal Adventures Zimbabwe offers high-quality scuba gear for rental, perfect for diving at Chinhoyi Caves or other dive sites across Zimbabwe.

Whether you need a full dive setup or just specific gear like cylinders, wetsuits, or weights, we’ve got you covered. All equipment is maintained to the highest standards and available for daily, two-day, or weekly hire.

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Gear Availability

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Our scuba rental lineup includes:

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• BCD: Scubapro

• Regulators: Scubapro

• Dive Computers: Aladin

• Cylinders:

  • Faber Steel (10.5, 12.2 & 15 L)

  • Catalina & Luxfer Aluminium (S80, 11.1 L)

• Weight Belts: Standard

• Wetsuits: Reef 3–5 mm

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Note: We do not rent dive boots, gloves, hoods, or dive lights. Bring your own or purchase from us.

How to Reserve

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• Reserve in advance: Highly recommended for weekends and holidays to ensure availability.

• Deposit required: Failure to show or cancel within 24 hours will incur a charge.

• Email craigkongkow@gmail.com to book.

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Rental periods:

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• 1 day – return by 5 p.m. the same day

• 2 days – return by 5 p.m. the following day

• 3 days – return by 5 p.m. the second day after hire

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Student Discounts: Special rates for students enrolled in our diving courses.

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Rental Conditions

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1. Must produce a valid dive certification card.

2. Equipment is for personal use only; no loaning or subletting.

3. Renter must be certified and in good health.

4. Non-certified divers may not use BCDs, regulators, tanks, computers, or weight belts.

5. Inspect all gear before leaving; report any deficiencies.

6. Misuse or damage is the renter’s responsibility.

7. Equipment must be returned cleaned, free of foreign matter; $25 cleaning fee applies if not.

8. Late returns incur an additional daily charge.

9. Lost or unreturned items are charged at replacement value.

Rental gear is not for independent instructors unless authorized by Scubaworld & Universal Adventures.

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Cylinder Rentals

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• Cylinders come full of filtered air

• Additional refills during rental are charged

• No charge for refills when returning cylinders

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Dive Gear Advice

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• Masks: Pre-treat glass lenses with anti-fog; avoid scratching plastic lenses

• Snorkels: Sanitized for hygiene

• Fins: Must fit comfortably; ensure effective propulsion

• Wetsuits: Ensure proper fit to prevent cold water entry

We recommend owning your own soft gear (mask, fins, snorkel, wetsuit) for comfort and hygiene.

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Safety & Responsibility

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Before use, the renter must assess suitability and fitness of the equipment. Scubaworld & Universal Adventures and the manufacturer are not liable for injury, loss, or damage from improper use.

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Expert Guidance

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Not sure what gear you need? Our experienced dive shop staff can advise on:

• Correct gear selection

• Gear function and maintenance

• Optional upgrades like mouthpieces for regulators

A few minutes of advice can make your dive safer, more enjoyable, and free from equipment issues.