Transfers & Self-Drive Packages - Sardine Run

We offer packages that either include all transfers or you can select a self-drive option.

During the Sardine Run we are based at Cremorne Estate which is approx. 420kms south of Durban International Airport.

When you arrive at Durban Airport [other pick-up points available], we will meet you and transfer you to ScubaAddicts Lodge & Dive Centre [approx. 80kms] where we will overnight and early the following morning we will transfer to Port St Johns where the boat will be waiting to head out to sea. The roads between Port Edward and Port St Johns are fine for driving during the day but are not very safe at night due to the numbers of people and animals on the road as well as large pot-holes which makes drive unsafe.

If you are self driving to Port St Johns [directions below], we can also arrange overnight accommodation either at ScubaAddicts Lodge & Dive Centre or north of Port Edward.

If you are arriving on a flight, you can arrive anytime, we will collect you.

           

Flights to Durban - King Shaka International Airport [KSIA / DUR]

There are many daily flights to Durban International Airport [KSIA / DUR] everyday, some are direct international flights [Emirates via Dubai]. There are daily flights to Durban from Johannesburg [JNB] or Cape Town [CPT].

Flights can arrive and depart at anytime, we will arrange all transfers.

We are based 50-mins south of Durban Airport [KSIA / DUR].

Flights from the UK and Europe are generally cheaper when just booking direct to Johannesburg [JNB] or Cape Town [CPT]. You can then book domestic flights with one of the following low cost airlines.

Mango - www.flymango.com
Kulula - www.kulula.com
1 time - www.1time.aero


Need help booking flights? Please contact us.

Airport Transfers If you require transfers, we offer transfers from Durban Airport to Port St Johns for the Sardine Run. You can arrive at anytime we will arrange transfers to suit your flights.

The return transfer will be from Port St. Johns to Durban International Airport for flights departing after 4PM. If you require additional accommodation we can arrange the accommodation for you.


Cost of Transfers [ScubaAddicts Lodge & Dive Centre to Port St Johns]

1 person : R1,650 per person [each way]

2-3 people : R1,500 per person [each way]

4+ people : R1,250 per person [each way]


If you require any other transfers please let us know your requirements.

Self Drive

The roads towards Port St Johns are fine for driving during the day but are not very safe at night due to the numbers of people and animals on the road as well as large pot-holes which makes drive unsafe.

>> Arriving by road from the North [Durban side]

Travel on the N2 until you Ramsgate where you remain on the road but the road number will change to the R61. Continue on the R61 towards Port Edward where you will cross the bridge into the Eastern Cape. Continue on the R61 towards Bizana [approx. 55kms]. Once you reach Bizana continue through the town. You will come to a T-Junction where you turn left. Continue on the R61 for approx 28kms where you will come to a another T-Junction [next to a petrol station] where you turn left towards Flagstaff [approx. 32kms]. When you reach Flagstaff, drive straight through the town and continue on the R61 towards Lusikisiki [approx. 44kms]. When you reach Lusikisiki there is a traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and continue towards Port St Johns on the R61. Approx 5kms before Port St Johns and just before you cross over the Umzimvubu River, you will see a small sand road on your left with signs to Cremorne Estate, take this road for approx. 1km and Cremorne Estate will be on your right. Enter Cremorne Estate, parking is on your right and reception is on the left. The ScubaAddicts team will be there to meet you.



>> Arriving by road from the South [East London side]

Travel on the N2 until you reach Umtata / Mthatha. When you reach the R61 take the turnoff towards Port St Johns. Travel along the R61 [approx. 93kms] and when you are approx. 5kms from Port St Johns you will turn left over the Umzimvubu River [towards Lusikisiki]. As soon as you are over the bridge you will see a small sand road on your right with signs to Cremorne Estate, take this road for approx. 1km and Cremorne Estate will be on your right. Enter Cremorne Estate, parking is on your right and reception is on the left. The ScubaAddicts team will be there to meet you.

Self Drive

If you are arriving by car, we have plenty of secure parking at the lodge.

>> Arriving by road from the North [Durban side]

ScubaAddicts Lodge & Dive Centre is situated 50kms south of Durban and about 50-minutes south of Durban International Airport. Heading SOUTH on the N2, take the Umkomaas / Craigieburn off-ramp. At the top of the off-ramp turn LEFT towards to ocean. Continue straight to the Stop Street [4-way stop] and turn RIGHT. Continue straight to the end of the road [golf course in front of you] and turn LEFT. Following the road round the golf course to the Stop Street and turn LEFT. Go straight across the road [BP service station on your left]. Follow the road to the right and ScubaAddicts Lodge & Dive Centre is 3rd on the left [3A St. Helier Road].



>> Arriving by road from the South [Port Shepstone side]

ScubaAddicts Lodge & Dive Centre is situated 50kms south of Durban and about 50-minutes south of Durban International Airport. Heading NORTH on the N2, take the Umkomaas / Craigieburn off-ramp. At the top of the off-ramp turn RIGHT towards to ocean. Continue straight to the Stop Street [4-way stop] and turn RIGHT. Continue straight to the end of the road [golf course in front of you] and turn LEFT. Following the road round the golf course to the Stop Street and turn LEFT. Go straight across the road [BP service station on your left]. Follow the road to the right ScubaAddicts Lodge & Dive Centre is 3rd on the left [3A St. Helier Road].