South Africa Sardine Run: The Greatest Shoal on Earth 🇿🇦🤿

South Africa

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Jul 6 - 12, 2025
Group size: 1 - 10
South Africa Sardine Run: The Greatest Shoal on Earth 🇿🇦🤿
South Africa

You Are Where You Go
  • Email address verified

Jul 6 - 12, 2025
Group size: 1 - 10

About this trip

The annual migration of sardines up the eastern coast of South Africa is an event no one wants to miss. From May through July, shoals of sardines follow cold, nutrient-rich currents that sweep in-shore up the east coast due to changes in weather patterns. Along with these sardines comes a vast array of hungry marine predators such as Cape gannets, superpods of common dolphins, brydes whales, and several shark species (dusky sharks, copper sharks, black tip sharks, ragged tooth sharks, bull sharks, and more). 


Aside from the incredible shoals of sardines, there is also the annual migration of humpback whales traveling north where they will mate or give birth. They can be seen daily in small family groups. 


The sardine run is unpredictable - making it the most exciting way to spend a day at sea. You just never know what you will witness next!


BBC recognises this event as ‘the greatest shoal on Earth’, and we couldn’t agree more. Whether you are a certified or non-certified diver, this experience is for you. All ocean lovers and conservationists will thoroughly enjoy this spectacular marine event.

What’s Included:

  • 2 nights shared accommodation at Blue Ocean Dive Resort
  • 4 nights shared accommodation at Spotted Grunter Resort
  • All breakfasts and dinners included
  • Boat lunches on sardine run days
  • 3 sardine run ocean safari days
  • Weights and Cylinder (12/15L)
    • If you are a certified diver who does not own your own gear, high quality scuba gear per piece or full set available for rental at extra cost
    • If you are a snorkeler, you will be able to rent the necessary wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, and everything you need for a great day watching all the action from in the water at the surface - which is where most of the sardine run action takes place anyway!
  • Free nitrox for all dives (if certified)
  • Transfer to/from King Shaka Durban Airport (DUR)
  • Transfer from Blue Ocean Dive Resort to Spotted Grunter Dive Resort in Port St. John’s

Available Packages

Full Trip (July 6 to July 12)
Deposit:$825
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Entire itinerary, with inclusions and exclusions as stated.


30% deposit due upfront to confirm your spot.


Final payment due 6 weeks days prior to arrival.


**Payment plan options available to space out the payment if needed, and options may be available to reduce the overall cost of the trip by removing activities or shortening your trip if needed. 

$2,750
Deposit:$825

Itinerary

Overall Route
✈️Durban (DUR airport) → 🤿Aliwal Shoal (Umkomaas) → 🤿Port St. John’s

Your Organizer


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You Are Where You Go
Hello! I'm Caitlyn :) I’ve been traveling as much as possible for the past 8 years across 95+ countries and all 7 continents. I've hosted nearly 20 group trips in the past two years. I'm passionate about bringing together like-minded strangers to become friends and make once-in-a-lifetime memories together in exciting new environments! You are where you go... so I hope you choose places that will challenge you and shape you into a more adventurous, cultured person!