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Sardine Run South Africa ©

  Package Information

  -- Itinerary & Costs

  -- Diving the Sardine Run

  -- Accommodation

  -- Typical Day with Us

  -- Getting Here

  -- Extend your stay

  -- Availability & Booking

9-day Sardine Run South Africa

Duration : - 9-days / 8-nights

Package Starts : - Durban, South Africa

Package Ends : - Durban, South Africa

Accommodation : - ScubaAddicts Lodge & Cremorne Estate

Diving : - 7-days unlimited Sardine Run diving




Day 1 : Arrive Durban & Transfer to ScubaAddicts Lodge

We will meet you at Durban International Airport or other pick-up points as required. You can arrive at anytime during the day. You will be transferred [+/- 30mins] to ScubaAddicts Lodge, where you will meet the team. In the evening you can enjoy dinner at the lodge or a local restaurant. Overnight ScubaAddicts Lodge.


Bait-ball under the boat ©     Copper shark with bait-ball ©     Dolphin working bait-ball ©

Day 2 : Transfer to Port St. John & Sardine Run

An early start and we transfer south to Port St. Johns [about 5-hours]. On the way down we receive updates about the Sardine Run movements. When we arrive we launch and spend the rest of the day out at sea enjoying the action and getting up close and personal with almost every species of marine animal including birds, dolphins, game fish, whales and sharks. In the late afternoon we return to shore to check in to our accommodation, situated on the river banks at Port St. Johns. The upmarket lodge overlooks the river and has en-suite facilities. There is a fantastic restaurant and bar to enjoy a meal and some drinks. Overnight Port St. Johns.


Common Dolphin ©     Gannets attacking the Bait Ball ©     Diving the Sardine Run ©

Day 3 - 7 : Full Day Sardine Run action

Each morning while we have breakfast, we receive updates about the Sardine Run movements. We launch and we spend the day out at sea enjoying the action and getting up close and personal with almost every species of marine animal including birds, dolphins, game fish, whales and sharks. In the late afternoon we return to shore where we can plan a local excursion or you can just relax and enjoy the bar. There are fantastic views and walks. In the evening we enjoy a meal at the local restaurant. Overnight Port St. Johns.


Sailfish on the Sardine Run ©     Whales passing under divers ©     Sailfish ©

Day 8 : Sardine Run & Transfer to ScubaAddicts Lodge

An early rise for breakfast and we enjoy a final morning with the Sardine Run before being we transfer north back to ScubaAddicts Lodge. In the evening you can enjoy dinner at the lodge or at a local restaurants. Overnight ScubaAddicts Lodge.


Copper Shark & Gannett on a Bait Ball  ©     Bottlenose Dolphin jumping through waves ©     Dolphin and bait-ball ©

Day 9 : Airport Transfers or Extend your stay

In the morning breakfast is served at the lodge and you are then transferred to Durban International Airport where we will bid you farewell [until the next time.....]

If you would like to extend your stay, we offer packages that combine with our Sardine Run package >> more info

2010 Package Costs

Diver Package : R19,800
[approx. £1465 or €1720]*

Non-Diver Partner : R11,800
[approx. £875 or €1025]*

Single Supplement : R1,980
[approx. £147 or €172]*



2011 Package Costs

Diver Package : R21,500
[approx. £1590 or €1870]*

Non-Diving Partner : R11,800
[approx. £875 or €1025]*

Single Supplement : R2,150
[approx. £159 or €187]*



* Based on exchange rate R13.50 = £1 / R11.50 = €1 at 01st June 2009



What's Included :

  • Return Airport Transfers
  • Local Transport
  • 8-nights Accommodation
  • Daily Breakfast
  • 7-days Sardine Run Diving
  • Cylinders & Air
  • Weight Belts & Weights
  • Diver Permits


    What's Not Included :

  • Flights & Taxes
  • Personal Insurance
  • Dive Gear [can be hired]
  • Lunches, Dinners, Drinks
  • Passports & Visas



    >> Availability & Bookings

  • PADI Dive Resort South Africa ©

    DAN Southern Africa ©
    Divers Alert Network
    Southern Africa.
    KZN Tourism South Africa ©
    We are a registered
    KwaZulu Natal Tourism
    dive tour operator.
    Diving Durban South Africa ©
    We are a member of
    Durban Africa Tourism.

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