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Sardine Run
9-day 'Sardine Run' Adventure
Port St. Johns, South Africa
The Sardine Run takes place along South Africa's Wild Coast, the action is amazing and you are often surrounded by hundreds of dolphin, sharks, diving birds, whales and of course millions of sardines!
We launch from Port St. Johns and operate north and south depending on where the sardine run action is. We spend most of the day at sea, launching at about 8am and generally we are back by about 3pm. We take lunch with us on the boat returning in the afternoon to relax, enjoy some local activities and prepare for the next days Sardine Run action.
The days are ruled by nature, we follow the action watching as the dolphin work together to seperate the sardines into bait balls. The birds, dolphin, sharks, whales all enjoying a huge feast. The noise of the diving gannets, the speed of the dolphin, the sharks and the whales coming in to join in on the feast is amazing.
You will witness the action from the boat and in the water. We enter the water as many times as possible during the day, sometimes just on snorkel and other times on scuba, it really depends on how fast the action is moving and how comfortable the animals are as sometimes the bubbles from scuba diving just chases the action away.
Whilst all this is going on, the humpback whale migration passes the same area and we are often treated to awesome breaches as hundereds of Humpback Whales travel north.
Join us during June & July for the annual Sardine Run at Port St. Johns in South Africa! Experience the action as we follow the Sardine Run and the predators that turn the Sardine Run migration into a feeding frenzy. Experience the noise of the diving gannets, the speed of the dolphin, sharks, whales, game fish & more all enjoying the feast!
The Sardine Run is one of the world's diving highlights and a must-do for every diver. Each year we transfer our dive center to Cremorne in Port St. Johns for theannual Sardine Run.
Why Port St. Johns?
Many operators offer Sardine Run packages at the Aliwal Shoal & Protea Banks with the back-up of regular diving when the sardine run doesn't arrive. Whilst this is an easy option, it's not fair, it's not reliable and it's the main reason that people think the Sardine Run in South Africa doesn't happen each year. We operate from Cremorne Estate in Port St Johns to ensure we are in the best location for the annual Sardine Run in South Africa.
Sardine Run Accommodation
The first night & last night of your Sardine Run package is spent at the Scuba Lodge to ensure we are close to the airport and that we can transfer to & from Cremorne in Port St. Johns during daylight as the roads are not that good and there are many animals which makes it unsafe to drive at night.
Scuba Lodge, Umkomaas, South Africa
8 upmarket bedrooms, a swimming pool, B.B.Q. Area [known locally as a braai], Kitchen facilities, Tea and Coffee, Television, Laundry Service & Internet Access. The lodge is situated on the beach, overlooking the ocean. We have access to miles of sandy beaches. Whales and Dolphin often pass close by in front of the lodge.
All rooms have 100% ocean views and are available as single rooms [king size bed], twin rooms [2 x single beds] or double rooms [king size bed]. All rooms have en-suite bathroom [with showers] & Private Balconies. Rooms are serviced daily.
Cremorne Estate, Port St. Johns, South Africa
Cremorne Estate is our base and accommodation during the Sardine Run. Situated on the Umzimvubu River the accommodation has fantastic views. The resort has direct access into the the Umzimvubu River and each day we launch the boats in-front of the accommodation so there is no daily travelling to the launch site - just roll out of bed, kit-up and head out to sea to experience the Sardine Run in South Africa.
All rooms overlook the river and are available as single rooms, twin rooms or double rooms which all have en-suite bathroom [with showers] & Private Balconies. Each morning breakfast is served on a deck over-looking the river and in the late afternoon, there are some fantastic walks and view points and the bar if you prefer to relax.
The resort has a swimming pool, B.B.Q. Area, Restaurant, Bar Area, Television, Laundry Service & Internet Access [limited].
Rooms are serviced daily
2012 Price
Diver Package [sharing] : R22,800.00
Diver Package [single room] : R24,800.00
Non-Diver Partner [sharing]: R13,800.00
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Durban & Transfer to the Scuba Lodge
We will meet you at Durban International Airport or other pick-up points as required. You can arrive at anytime during the day. You will be transferred [+/- 50mins] to Scuba Lodge, where you will meet the team. In the evening you enjoy dinner at the lodge. Overnight Scuba Lodge.
Day 2 : Transfer to Port St. John & Sardine Run
An early start and we transfer south to Port St. Johns [about 4-hours]. On the way down we receive updates about the Sardine Run movements. When we arrive we launch and spend the rest of the day out at sea enjoying the action and getting up close and personal with almost every species of marine animal including birds, dolphins, game fish, whales and sharks. In the late afternoon we return to shore to check in to our accommodation, situated on the river banks at Port St. Johns. The upmarket lodge overlooks the river and has en-suite facilities. There is a fantastic restaurant and bar to enjoy a meal and some drinks. Overnight Port St. Johns.
Day 3 to 7 : Full Day Sardine Run action
Each morning while we have breakfast, we receive updates about the Sardine Run movements. We launch and we spend the day out at sea enjoying the action and getting up close & personal with almost every species of marine animal including birds, dolphins, game fish, whales & sharks. In the late afternoon we return to shore where we can plan a local excursion or you can just relax and enjoy the bar. There are fantastic views and walks. In the evening we enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Overnight Port St. Johns.
Day 8 : Full Day Sardine Run action & Transfer to Scuba Lodge
An early rise for breakfast and we enjoy a final day with the Sardine Run before being we transfer north back to Scuba Lodge. In the evening you can enjoy dinner at the lodge or at a local restaurants. Overnight Scuba Lodge.
Day 9 : Airport Transfers or Extend your stay
In the morning enjoy breakfast before being transferred to Durban Airport where we will bid you farewell until the next time.
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