Mega Migration Day Trips from Umngazi

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Mega Migration Day Trips from Umngazi
Sardine Run and Whale Migration South Africa
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 8
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4,850 ZAR

About this trip


Join the rare few who witness this ancient primal odyssey — a passage older than memory. This is nature's oldest story, lived in motion on the wild coast of South Africa. 

 

Each year, the ocean stirs with a mega migration: whales - gentle giants of all kinds breach and play all around us on their migration north to calve. Shimmering sardines move as one, summoning life from every corner of air and sea.  Hundreds of driving dolphins weave their silver trails.  Above, gannets dive-bomb in a flurry of wings, while terns, shearwaters, and other seafowl soar in their coastal patrol, all answering the same ancient call.

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Join us to share in this rare experience -- a convergence of beauty, abundance, and wild harmony. We have shaped a journey to immerse you in the magic and culture of this extraordinary place, where wonder unfolds each day.

Spend a Day LIVING a Nat Geo Episode!

Our program includes Marine Biologist, Certified Citizen Science Instructor, and Sea Life Safety Professionals all onboard, guiding you to learn and experience this incredible natural wonder that only occurs during this time of year. Appropriate for children over age 12, and everyone who shares an interest in learning and experiencing the wonder of being in the water and on the boat next to a flurry of whales, dolphins, birds, huge balls of shimmering sardines and mackerels rippling at the surface, and more! Complimentary evening lectures are also hosted during the week our team is on site.

What's included

1/2 day at sea

Approximately 4 hours of "Sea Safari"

Lunch & Beverages

Umngazi-Chef Prepared Bento Lunch, Fruit Trays, and Assorted Cool Drinks, Espresso & Hot Chocolate all onboard for your comfort

Snorkel Gear

Wetsuit, Fins, Mask, & Snorkel Included (Assorted sizes, subject to availability)

Comfortable Boat Jackets

After a swim with the wildlife, you can warm up in our state-of-the-art Fire Fleece technology boat jackets by StormR

Hand and Foot Warmers

Onboard Environmentally Friendly Heat Packs will keep you toasty on the cooler days

Transportation

Safety First! Our expert skippers put your safety absolutely first. If surf isn't completely safe to launch from the beach we provide transportation to the alternate launch site 30 minutes away

Photographs

Your guides will be taking photos and videos of you and the wildlife and you will have access to the photos to share and show your friends the experience you just had!

Eye-in-the-Sky

We have a dedicated airman experienced in aquatic life and specifically the sardine run and whale migration who can see for miles and point our boats to where the action is!

What's not included

Guaranteed Animals

Each day at sea is different - no guarantee on specific animals. Part of the experience is the search for the action. From air and sea our team will find what's there - most days its a LOT of action

Gratuities

Our boat crew shares gratuities which are appreciated

Map of the trip locations

A. Sardine Run and Whale Migration South Africa

Sardine Run and Whale Migration South Africa

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