The Experience

Every year between May - July, the largest migration of fish in the world takes place on the east coast of South Africa. The sardines (Sardinops sagax) move from the Eastern Cape to the coast of KwaZulu Natal. During their migration, the sardines attract a huge variety of predators that come to feed on them. This is a unique opportunity to view, either by diving or from a boat, hundreds of sharks, thousands of dolphins and birds as well as large numbers of humpback whales. Visiting Brydes Whales, Cape fur seals and penguins can also be spotted. This is one of nature’s most amazing gatherings and if you are a marine or nature enthusiast this is event that can not be missed.

      DIVE DETAILS AND COST

        Location:  Transkei, Wild Coast South Africa

        Season:  June - July

        The dive:  Surface drift dive, Snorkelling/ scuba/ top side viewing opportunities for non divers         from boat.

        Minimum experience required:  Open Water 1 Certification. Make sure to bring proof of certification         with you.

        Dive Depth:  Maximum 8 meters

        Water temperature:  15 – 22 º C

        Water visibility:  6 – 30 meters

        Dive package includes:

            1. Accommodation Port St John’s- Intaba River Lodge**** in double room
            2. Half board: breakfast, dinner & light lunch and snacks on board
            3. Full day on boat from 07am to 14pm (weather permitting)
            4. Air fills, tanks and weights

        Not included in dive package:

            1. Transfer from Durban- Port St John’s- Durban o Umtata
            2. Single supplement
            3. Dive gear (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, etc)
            4. Beverages
            4. Optional activity

        Excursion Dates:

            Week 1: 06th June- 13th June 2009

            Week 2: 13th June- 20th June 2009

            Week 3: 20th June- 27th June 2009

            Week 4: 27th June- 04th July 2009

            Week 5: 04th June - 11th July 2009

        Meeting point:  Durban or Umtata Airport for those being transported or Intaba River Lodge or the self         drives

        Group size:  Min 6 pax - Max 8 pax per boat

     Cost:  7 nights / 6 days at sea From ZAR20.900,00 / per pax (double occupancy) ZAR2.400 (Single      supplement per pax)

      SHARK DIVE PACKAGES

  We offer customised shark diving packages to meet your needs so contact us directly for more   information. However we do have a few very popular suggestions:

  Two days in CapeTown -   1) sevengill cowshark spotted gully and cat sharks 2) sevengill cowshark and   Cape fur seals

  Two days in CapeTown -   1) seal and cowsharks 2) white sharks

  Two days in CapeTown -   1) seal, cowshark 2) blues & makos (seasonal)

  Three days in CapeTown -   1) seal & sevengill 2) blues & makos (seasonal) 3)white sharks

  Five days CapeTown to Aliwal -   1)seal & sevengill 2)blues & makos 3)white sharks 4) Tigers 5)raggies

      Contact us for more details info@sharkexplorers.com