2026 | 2027 SARDINE RUN DATES - Ex Durban Airport
10 NIGHTS
2026 : from ZAR 78,650 | approx. AUD $7,150 pp twin share
30 June to 10 July 2026; 30 July to 09 August 2026
2027 : from ZAR 82,580 | approx. AUD $7,500 pp twin share
10 June to 20 June 2027; 20 June to 30 June 2027; 30 June to 10 July 2027; 10 - 20 July 2027; 20 - 30 July 2027
| 10 Nights accommodation at The Jetty River Lodge in Port St Johns - TWIN | DOUBLE | |
| 9 Days at sea (weather permitting) snorkeling / diving with SHARK EXPLORERS incl. tank, weights, dive guide services | |
| Continental breakfast, Packed lunch on the boat, Hot soup after the boat trip, Dinners | |
| Return airport transfers ex Durban; Daily transfers to launch site and scenic drives |
| Day 1 | Arrive Durban and transfer at noon (12pm) to your accommodation |
| Day 2 - 10 | Sample Daily Itinerary (weather permitting) ● 6am - 6h30am Breakfast ● 6h30am transfer to boat ● 7am - 2pm at sea searching for action (on non-sea days there will be land based activities planned) ● 3 - 4pm back at lodge ● 7pm dinner and fire |
| Day 11 | Transfer to Durban Airport |
Subject to availability and COVID-19 conditions – please contact your Dive Adventures travel specialist.
Located on the east coast of South Africa, the KwaZulu-Natal coast is all about beaches, fishing and golf. Stretching from Amanzimtoti to Port Edward, well-developed resort towns dot this lush coastline catering to every need from diving to dining, with top-notch golf courses often forming the basis of holidays to the area. This popular coastal strip offers visitors an endless summer with a variety of activities including excellent swimming, snorkelling, hiking, birdwatching, dolphin spotting, and viewing the annual sardine run.
The main city in the region is Durban; however, the three main stops along this coastline for divers are St Lucia, Umkomaas and Margate. There are plenty of exciting spots along the way, with some fantastic national parks to explore. Where you stop along this coastline is dependent on your trip itinerary.
Shark Explorers offers customised shark and adventure diving expeditions in South Africa and the Bahamas with the aim of making a difference by showing people a positive experience with sharks, and setting the standards and guidelines for responsible shark diving and interactions high.
Shark Explorers’ speciality is offering rare diving opportunities with Sevengill Cowsharks and Spotted Gully Sharks in a magical kelp forest setting, Blue and Mako Sharks off Cape Point and Great White Sharks near one of the largest Cape Fur Seal colonies in the Cape. Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Ragged-Tooth Sharks, Bull Sharks, Blacktip Sharks, Dusky Sharks and Catsharks are also on the species list.
Shark Explorers will show you these misunderstood creatures like you have never experienced before. Their holistic approach includes treating sharks with respect, reducing their impact on the sharks and their environment, educating divers about shark behaviour and the threats they face, and most importantly – showcasing to divers the sheer beauty of these fascinating creatures of the ocean. Shark Explorers is also active in several research, awareness and conservation projects involving sharks and rays around the world.
Between June – July, divers can also witness the annual Sardine Run off the east coast of South Africa with Shark Explorers.
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