Shark Diving Aliwal Shoal

Aliwal Shoal South Africa

The Aliwal Shoal in South Africa offers a huge diversity of shark species.

The main species of shark include Ragged Tooth Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Bull Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Dusky Sharks, Guitar Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks and more.

Whilst the main attractions are sharks, the Aliwal Shoal and Protea banks are home to a huge variety of marine animals including Dolphin, Turtles, Mantas, Devil Rays, Eagle Rays, Moray Eels, Game Fish, Paperfish and much more!

Shark Diving Aliwal Shoal

Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Duration : 7-days / 6-nights
Starts : Durban Airport, South Africa.
Ends : Durban Airport, South Africa.

Itinerary

Itinerary can be changed to suit your requirements and flights etc.

Day 1 : Arrive Durban Airport -- Transfer and Overnight Aliwal Shoal.

Day 2 : 2 x Shark Dives Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight Aliwal Shoal.

Day 3 : 2 x Shark Dives Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight Aliwal Shoal.

Day 4 : 2 x Shark Dives Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight Aliwal Shoal.

Day 5 : 1 x Shark Dive & 1 x baited dive Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight Aliwal Shoal.

Day 6 : 1 x Shark Dive & 1 x baited dive Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight Aliwal Shoal.

Day 7 : Transfer to Durban Airport [flights after 4PM].


Package includes 8 x shark dives & 2 x baited shark dives.

Extra diving is available should conditions allow and can be arranged when you are here.


If you would like to extend your stay you can add our 'Big-5 Safari' extension.

Shark Diving and Safari

Aliwal Shoal Accommodation

Your accommodation is situated in the small diving town of Umkomaas and is just a 10-minute walk from the beach.
The dive centre is on-site at the lodge. All rooms have en-suite facilities and rooms are serviced daily.
The lodge offers free Wi-Fi Internet Access, Satellite TV and has an amazing swimming pool area.
Just wake-up, roll out of bed and go shark diving - awesome!
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Diving Aliwal Shoal

The Aliwal Shoal, rated as one of the top shark diving sites in the world is about 5-kms from the small diving town of Umkomaas.

The Aliwal Shoal is home to many species of shark including Tiger Sharks, Ragged Tooth Sharks, Blacktip Sharks, Bull Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Guitar Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks and more.

During your diving holiday, you will experience a mix of shark dives on the reef, wreck dives and baited shark dives.

The Aliwal Shoal also offers a huge variety of marine life including Dolphin, Turtles, Rays, Eels, Game Fish, Reef fish and more.

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Typical Day

After breakfast meet at the dive centre to kit-up and prepare for the days shark diving.
Each day you will experience two dives on the Aliwal Shoal or Protea Banks.
The diving starts with a surf launch from the beach before diving with the many species of shark.
After the shark diving, return to the lodge where there are hot showers and a secure wet-room to store your gear.
Spend the afternoon relaxing around the pool, walking on the beach or visit a local attraction.
In the evening enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants.
Hammerhead Shark Blacktip Shark Dusky Shark Honeycomb Ray

Flight Requirements

Arrive : Durban Airport at anytime

Depart : Durban Airport at anytime

When you arrive at Durban Airport you will be met and transferred to Umkomaas.

Please do not book flights until you have confirmed availability and we are holding your space/s.

2025 Package Costs

Diver [sharing] : €1030 / £900
Diver [single room] : €1175 / £1030
Non-Diver [sharing] : €435 / £380
The Non-Diver package does not include going out on the boat.

 

What's Included

Airport Transfers
6-nights Accommodation [incl. Breakfast]
8 x shark dives Aliwal Shoal
2 x Baited shark dives
Cylinders, air-fills, weight belts and diver permits.

 

What's Not Included

Flights
Visas
Dive gear [can be hired]

2025 Dates & Availability

Please confirm availability before booking flights.

If the dates don't suit your requirements / flights please contact us and we will try to accommodate your requirements.

We can also help you arrange additional accommodation if required.


January 2025

12-Jan-2025 to 18-Jan-2025

19-Jan-2025 to 25-Jan-2025

26-Jan-2025 to 01-Feb-2025

February 2025

02-Feb-2025 to 08-Feb-2025

09-Feb-2025 to 15-Feb-2025

16-Feb-2025 to 22-Feb-2025

23-Feb-2025 to 01-Mar-2025

March 2025

02-Mar-2025 to 08-Mar-2025

09-Mar-2025 to 15-Mar-2025

16-Mar-2025 to 22-Mar-2025

23-Mar-2025 to 29-Mar-2025

April 2025

06-Apr-2025 to 12-Apr-2025

13-Apr-2025 to 19-Apr-2025

20-Apr-2025 to 26-Apr-2025

May 2025

04-May-2025 to 10-May-2025

11-May-2025 to 17-May-2025

18-May-2025 to 24-May-2025

25-May-2025 to 31-May-2025

June 2025

01-Jun-2025 to 07-Jun-2025

08-Jun-2025 to 14-Jun-2025

15-Jun-2025 to 21-Jun-2025

22-Jun-2025 to 28-Jun-2025

29-Jun-2025 to 05-Jul-2025

July 2025

06-Jul-2025 to 12-Jul-2025

13-Jul-2025 to 19-Jul-2025

20-Jul-2025 to 26-Jul-2025

27-Jul-2025 to 02-Aug-2025

August 2025

03-Aug-2025 to 09-Aug-2025

10-Aug-2025 to 16-Aug-2025

17-Aug-2025 to 23-Aug-2025

24-Aug-2025 to 30-Sep-2025

31-Aug-2025 to 06-Sep-2025

September 2025

07-Sep-2025 to 13-Sep-2025

14-Sep-2025 to 20-Sep-2025

21-Sep-2025 to 27-Sep-2025

28-Sep-2025 to 04-Oct-2025

October 2025

05-Oct-2025 to 11-Oct-2025

12-Oct-2025 to 18-Oct-2025

19-Oct-2025 to 25-Oct-2025

26-Oct-2025 to 01-Nov-2025

November 2025

02-Nov-2025 to 08-Nov-2025

09-Nov-2025 to 15-Nov-2025

16-Nov-2025 to 22-Nov-2025

23-Nov-2025 to 29-Nov-2025

30-Nov-2025 to 06-Dec-2025

December 2025

07-Dec-2025 to 13-Dec-2025

14-Dec-2025 to 20-Dec-2025

No Availability - Local School Holidays

Booking this Package

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8. Extend your stay [Big-5 Safari] : Yes / No
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Booking Information

Please do not book flights until you have confirmed availability!

To confirm availability please contact us, we will hold your booking whilst you book flights.

Once your flights are booked we will send you all the booking information.

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