Sardine Run South Africa

SARDINE RUN 2022 WITH AFRICAN DIVE ADVENTURES.

25 June 2022 to 11.7.2022

This is an amazing experience that can be enjoyed by anybody that loves the ocean. You do not need to be a Scuba Diver, just an Ocean Lover. Freediver’s and Snorkelers are welcome . The Great Sardine Run is a natural phenomenon which usually occurs during the months of June and July, when massive schools of sardines migrate

from the colder waters around the Cape to the warmer waters of Kwa-Zulu Natal, closely followed by thousands of dolphins, birds, game fish whales and sharks. The ocean awakes and the thrill is simply indescribable. The common dolphins round up a large number of sardines and form what is known as a bait ball. Once the bait ball is formed, the sharks, all kinds of gamefish , whales and dolphins swim through the bait ball until not one sardine is left. They are joined by gannets which dive from a dizzy height and use their wings to actually swim further down in pursuit of a sardine. Unbelievable ! Often a Brydes Whale comes from the depth and like a Front End Loader scoops thousands of sardines into its gullet. We first access the situation carefully and watch from the boat what is going on. Then we slide into the water and watch the incredible scene from a depth of approximately 5-7m. Such a Bait Ball can last from a few minutes to half an hour or even longer. When it is over it's back on the boat and off to the next group of sardines. This can go on for hours or even the whole day with a short lunch break in between. We return to base no later than 15h00. Driving back into this idyllic river mouth just finishes a great adventure. The guests are picked up by the 4x4s and taken straight home to a hot shower. Our staff is preparing the boat and equipment for the next day, washing off all diving equipment and hanging the wet suits into our heated equipment room at the Ocean View Hotel. We meet for a drink in the bar where the management serves us some amazing bar snacks. A scrumptious buffet awaits us from 18h00 at leisure. African Dive Adventures is offering Sardine Run Packages along the Wild Coast. We set up our base at Coffee Bay where we accommodate our guests in Ocean View Hotel, Coffee Bay

We offer standard packages:

3 nights and 2 days on the boat
5 nights and 4 days on the boat
7 nights and 6 days on the boat

All packages include:

** Accommodation.

** 3 Meals a day of which one is a snack lunch on the boat.

** Air Support...our Microlight is in the air to find the action for us. Air support is of the utmost importance on the Sardine Run and without it your chances of being part of the real action is slim.

** Full days action on the boat.

** Weight belt and cylinder. For groups we can offer tailor-made, longer packages or combinations of Sardine Run and Protea Banks. The Sardine Run experience is and unforgettable adventure that one never forgets. What makes this experience unique with us is we have exclusivity at the amazing Cofee Bay Hotel. We also offer a micro light that is there for FOR OUR CLIENTS ONLY. So if we find any bait balls or activity we do not have to share this with anybody. Don't miss out on this amazing experience. Contact us for prices and more information on :

Email: [email protected]

WhatsApp: +27 82 881 8624

This will be THE experience of your life so don't miss out.