The annual 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 to give birth to their offspring. Once they've laid their eggs, they return to the Cape, closely followed by thousands of dolphins, birds, fish of prey, whales and sharks.
Aqua Planet Dive Centre and Charter is offering Sardine Run Packages along the Wild Coast. We set up our base at Coffee Bay where we accommodate our divers in the lovely Ocean View Hotel. We offer standard packages of 5 nights and 4 activity days at sea. For groups we can offer tailor-made, longer packages or combinations of Sardine Run and Protea Banks, Shelly Beach. Due to the huge logistics involved in moving the base to this remote village, we have to sell packages up front. If all goes well and nature does not throw a curve ball, a Sardine Run Experience is a lifetime experience. The price is R32 000-00 per person. An extra day is R5 500-00 per person, per day. Dates are from 20 June to 20 July each year. The price includes the following:
*** 5 Nights will full board at the lovely Ocean View Hotel in Coffee Bay.
*** 4 Boat days ... snacks and water on board.
*** Air Support. This is extremely important as without this you have literally no chance to find action in the endless ocean.
*** A Sardine Run jacket and beanie. Don't forget to give us your size when booking. Please note that this does not include transport. We can arrange this for you at your own cost from East London Airport and Umtata. For those that like to be independent it is best to hire a vehicle. It also does not include your Protea Bank extension. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] for any further information you may require.
