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                                                              South Africa

Cage-diving with Great Whites,
encounters with tiger sharks, whale sharks & mantas.
You'll find awe-inspiring predators on land and in the sea.
After diving, why not add on wildlife safari?  The combo just can't be beat.

A Note from Dom

There's plenty of excitement when diving in South Africa where you will find ample Big Animal action!

But, for unbeatable adventure diving, we have to say that the
Sardine Run, a thoroughly unique natural phenomenon described as the Greatest "Shoal" On Earth - is certainly one of the most exciting Big Animal events in the diving world.  This event takes place off the KwaZulu/Natal south coast each June and July. 

Do note that there are always risks that can mean you get "stood-up".  The show doesn't always go on . . . as we all know there is no guarantee of animal behavior!  However, if you're up to the challenge, you shouldn't miss a chance to sign up for this unparalleled underwater wonder which attracts divers and photographers from around the world on a yearly basis.

We use several operators in South Africa –
Tim Ray from Dive the Big Five and Nic de Gersigny from Seal Expeditions amongst others.  We simply cannot recommend them highly enough. 

Also world wildlife photographer,
Amos Nachoum, offers amazing photo expeditions to South Africa in his extraordinary repertoire of trips, including one of the best-of-the-best
Sardine Run options.  See more about these trips by clicking here.

Cheers, Dom

Sardine Run – South Africa

Most years, between May and July, millions & millions of sardines travel north from South Africa in what has become known as the Sardine Run.

Visible even by satellite, these famous sardine shoals are massive beyond belief, stretching kilometers in every direction.  But, the experience is not only about the sardines.  This mass migration draws predators galore, looking for an easy, free lunch!

Birds plummet from the sky, while ocean predators attack from below: a plethora of whales, bronze whalers & dolphins are all there herding the shoals of sardine into a "bait ball".

You can join a Sardine Run trip next year - 7 nights & 6 days at sea during this extraordinary event.  We'll have details here very soon. In the meantime, don't hesitate to contact us >>>


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