Diving in South Africa

Diving in South Africa

D 1       JOHANNESBURG
Arrive in Johannesburg, and then transfer to the Hotel
(Depending on the time of arrival, there is a possibility of getting a traditional culture experience in Lesedi – which will be charged extra).
Overnight in Johannesburg.

D 2        PANORAMIC ROUTE
– After breakfast we head off on a scenic route known as the Panoramic Route stretching along the Blade River Canyon. Stopping at well known scenic points on throughout the trip, like God’s Window, which owns its name to the dramatic views from various viewpoints overlooking the almost sheer 300 m drop into an indigenous forest-clad ravine.
Bourke’s Luck Potholes that have been carved out by water and stone falling down into Blyde River resulting in spectacular cylinders (up to six meters deep) with smooth and colourful rims. This natural feature marks the beginning of the Blyde River Canyon, which is the third largest canyon in the world, well known for its natural beauty and diversity of its flora and fauna. Nearby we visit another highlight of the Scenic Drive – Three Rondavels – three hut-shaped rock formations. On our way back we will also stop at the Lisbon Falls, which is the highest in the area.
Pilgrim’s Rest – a little charming town that was founded after the discovery of gold in the stream flowing through the valley. Presently Pilgrim’s Rest is like a living museum, preserved in the exact style of the gold rush period with many buildings unchanged for more than a century.
Overnight in Hazyview

D 3       KRUGER PARK
After breakfast we leave for the Kruger Park and spend the day on a safari where will be looking out for the “Big Five”: lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino and leopard: as well as seeing all the other African animals. Overnight in Hazyview.

 D 4       SODWANA BAY
After breakfast we will drive through Swaziland to Sodwana Bay, the most popular dive sight in Southern Africa. Sodwana is situated on the coast within the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa’s first heritage site.
Overnight in Sodwana Bay,

D 5       SODWANA BAY
– A day for diving in one of the most beautiful coral reefs in Sodwana Bay. It offers many popular dive sites with a great diversity of underwater seascapes and marine flora and fauna including branching, table and plate corals, beautiful overhangs, drop-offs and mushroom rocks, as well as spectacular night dives.
Overnight in Sodwana Bay

 D 6       SODWANA BAY
Morning dive in Sodwana Bay.
In the afternoon we will travel south towards Durban.
On the way, there is a chance to sightsee the wetlands in St. Lucia, Hluhluwe Reserve Park, and the city of Durban, all depending on the time.
Overnight in Umkomaas, where the next dive will take place in Aliwal Shoal.

D 7       ALIWAL SHOAL
Diving in Aliwal Shoal, here there are many caves, overhangs, long ledges and lovely large potholes. Sand banks with, potato bass, rock cod and large sand sharks are scattered along the reef. This is a dive site where you will have the chance to see Hammer head sharks, Tiger Sharks and Zambezi sharks.
Nocleg w Umkomaas.

 D8        PROTEA BANKS
Diving at PROTEA BANKS. Protea Banks has been rated by many divers from around the world as the best shark dive.  Here you can see masses of Ragged-Tooth, Blacktip and Zambezi. If we are lucky we will be able to see one of the worlds’s greatest sights, the sardine run, this occurs when millions of sardines spawn in the cold Antarctic waters. During the winter months (European summertime), cold currents of water move northwards up the coast, bringing the sardines to feeding grounds in areas where they don’t normally come.  In the summer, so from around October, you have a chance to see Tiger Sharks and Zambezi, and groups of Hammer- head Sharks.
After the dive, we head off to Balito.
Overnight in Guest house.

D 9       DURBAN
Heading towards Durban. Depending on every bodies interests there are many actives we may choose from:
– Deep sea fishing
– Visiting one of our newest aquariums, USHAKA, where you can watch a spectacular dolphins show.
– a chance to see a crocodile farm
– a chance to see traditional Zulu dancing
In the Afternoon, we are transferred to the airport and depart for Cape Town, when landing in Cape Town we are then transferred to Gansbaai, overnight in a lodge.

 D 10     Island DYER Shark Cage diving!!!!
08:00 breakfast, then there will be a 30 min boat ride across the Indian Ocean to “ Shark Alley”, this is known as the best place in the world to see GREAT WHITE SHARKS.. There is a possibility to dive with the sharks in a cage. Shark Alley is a channel between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock and is protected from the worst of the southern Atlantics weather. After the dive you may do whale watching in Klienbaai
Overnight in a lodge.

D 11     Diving
After breakfast we will go dive in the Kelp Forest – All around Dyer Island and the Coastline are acres of Kelp forests offering a thrilling adventure floating through the underwater forests. Many species of marine life take refuge in the safety of the kelp.
In the afternoon, we will return to Cape Town
Po południu, powrót do Kapsztadu. If there is enough time after the dive we will take a tour of the City in Cape Town and Table Mountain. Overnight in a Guest house

 D 12     CAPE TOWN
After breakfast – quick trip to the Cape of Good Hope and table mountain.  This all depend if the weather is good and if there is time.
After dinner we transferred to the airport and depart for Europe.

PRICE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Price includes:
– 11 night’s on BB
– 2 dinners in Sodwana Bay
– Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
– Service of local guide / driver
– Flights between Durban – Cape Town

Price does not include:
– Lunches and dinners not mentioned above
– Drinks
– Diving and diving equipment rental
– Entry fees to parks and visiting places
– International flights
– Fishing and any other water sports