The Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks 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!
Itinerary can be changed to suit your requirements and flights etc.
Day 1 : Arrive Durban Airport -- Transfer and Overnight Umkomaas.
Day 2 : 2 x Shark Dives Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight Umkomaas.
Day 3 : 2 x Shark Dives Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight Umkomaas.
Day 4 : 2 x Shark Dives Protea Banks -- Overnight Umkomaas.
Day 5 : 2 x Shark Dives Protea Banks -- Overnight Umkomaas.
Day 6 : 1 x Shark Dive & 1 x baited dive Protea Banks -- Overnight Umkomaas.
Day 7 : 1 x Shark Dive & 1 x baited dive Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight Umkomaas.
Day 8 : Transfer to Durban International Airport.
Package includes 10 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.
The Aliwal Shoal is 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.
The Protea Banks are rated as one of the top shark diving sites in the world.
The Protea Banks are home to many species of shark including Tiger Sharks, Bull Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Ragged Tooth Sharks, Blacktip Sharks, Dusky Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Guitar Sharks and more.
During your diving holiday, you will experience a mix of shark dives and baited shark dives.
The Protea Banks is also offers huge variety of marine life.
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.
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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.
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