Underwater safari hunt

Extreme Sports Safari Hunt – Annual Underwater Scavenger Adventure

The Extreme Sports Safari Hunt is an annual underwater scavenger hunt hosted by Extreme Sports Scuba at Beaver Lake’s Indian Creek Dive Park in Northwest Arkansas. This fun and fast-paced event combines underwater skill-building, community fun, and charitable giving — all in one unforgettable afternoon!

What is the Safari Hunt?

Our dive staff hides stuffed safari animals throughout the dive park. Certified divers then search for and retrieve them — and every recovered animal earns the diver a chance at over $2000 in prizes! We also host a fundraiser raffle, with all proceeds going to support Newton & McDonald County Christmas for Kids, a local nonprofit helping children in need during the holiday season.

Prizes are generously donated by:

  • SCUBAPRO

  • SCUBA Diving International (SDI)

  • Trident

  • XS Scuba

  • And largely by Extreme Sports Scuba

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, June 14th, 2026

  • Location: Indian Creek Campground Swim Area, Beaver Lake, AR

  • Arrival Time: Please arrive no later than 12:15 PM to set up gear

  • Group Photo: All participating divers must be in the water by 12:50 PM for a group photo

  • Shotgun Start: Safari Hunt begins promptly at 1:00 PM

  • Cost: Free to participate

  • Raffle Tickets: $2 each or 3 for $5

  • Prizes: Over $2000 in dive gear and merchandise

Why Attend?

  • Take part in a fun and unique annual dive tradition

  • Win dive gear and prizes by finding hidden safari animals

  • Practice your search and navigation skills in a relaxed environment

  • Enjoy a full day of diving, socializing, and giving back

  • Help raise funds for a local holiday charity supporting children

  • Open to all certified divers — great for individuals, dive buddies, and families

Official Safari Hunt Rules:

  • All divers must show proof of certification and sign a liability waiver.

  • Junior divers require a parent or legal guardian’s signed waiver.

  • No animals are hidden deeper than 33 feet.

  • Divers must use the buddy system unless solo certified and properly equipped.

  • Only one animal per diver may be retrieved.

  • The dive time limit is 45 minutes or until a diver reaches 700 PSI.

  • If you hear a honking signal, the time is up — ascend safely and return to shore.

  • If not all animals are found, prize winners will be drawn from eligible participants.

  • Good sportsmanship and safe diving behavior are expected at all times.

  • Dive propulsion vehicles (DPVs) are not allowed.

  • Surface and land-based safety divers will be on site — please give an OK signal when surfacing.

  • No alcoholic beverages are permitted.

  • Each stuffed animal is numbered; this determines the prize drawing order.

  • Unsafe behavior or failure to follow safety guidelines may result in disqualification and removal from the event.

  • All divers must be in the water by 12:50 PM for the group photo.

  • If you or your buddy are not in the water and ready to go at 1:00 PM, you will not be permitted to participate. This ensures a consistent 45-minute hunt window for everyone.

 
 

Mark your calendar and make plans to join us for a day of underwater fun, valuable skill practice, great prizes, and community spirit at the Extreme Sports Safari Hunt — an annual highlight for divers across the region!