Sardine Run

Depart Johannesburg airport for Umtata airport

Road transfer to Port St Johns

Spend the day at leisure – weather dependent we will take you up to the view point for sundowners.

Hand all dive gear in to the scuba center

DAILY DIVE PACKAGE – 6 DAYS

A TYPICAL DAY ON OUR SARDINE RUN OCEAN SAFARI TRIP

Daily outings last for approximately 6 – 8 hours depending on sea conditions and the amount of activity about. With the action being fast and furious in conjunction with variable sea conditions, long boat rides and the whole day out at sea , outings can prove strenuous, therefore it is recommended that clients be relatively fit.

Departure time is usually between 07h30 and 08h00 and return time depends on the action on the day.  We are usually the last boats in each day, giving our clients a full day out at sea, capitalizing on whatever Nature has to offer.

Each morning at around 07h30, our boats will head out from the Umzimvubu River, Port St John’s  and after a typical and highly exciting African surf launch, crew will start looking for all types of action, from whales, dolphins and ocean bird action to the little silver sardine type action. Our skippers will be in touch with our “eye in the sky” gyrocopter pilot for an update on sightings.  Sardine activity is usually sighted from large flocks of cape gannet sightings or by the more trusted large pods of common dolphin activity.  Our communication with our pilot and other networks is vast and we are also in communication with Natal Sharks Board members that conduct regular flights further afield. Our local knowledge of “hiding” places also comes into play here and all avenues are explored to find action for you.

Once action is located, our experienced crew will determine whether this action is fast moving, necessitating snorkel viewing, or more static, whereby we can go straight onto scuba equipment for those wishing to use scuba gear.  First hand action will be experienced by snorkellers, divers and boat based passengers, which ensures an exciting day out for everyone where no one is left out of all the excitement that nature brings with her.

Another day exploring the area in search for animal activity

Another day exploring the area in search for animal activity

Another day exploring the area in search for animal activity 

Another day exploring the area in search for animal activity

Breakfast

Depart for Umtata Airport.

End of program