Our itinerary is aimed at getting you up-close and personal with the oceans apex predators and to show you many different species of sharks during the 2 weeks.
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Many operators promise shark sightings and when you get there - nothing!!!!!
Due to our experience and knowledge, we guarantee shark sightings. You are Guranateed to see sharks and whales sharks or Manta Rays on this trip!
Day 1: Arrive Durban -- Overnight KZN South Coast.
Your adventure begins when you arrive at Durban International Airport. We will meet you at Durban International Airport or other pick-up points as required. You can arrive at anytime during the day. You will be transferred [+/- 30mins] to our accommodation, where you will meet the team and spend the day relaxing. In the evening you can enjoy dinner at the lodge or at one of the local bars or restaurants. Overnight ScubaAddicts Lodge.
  
Day 2: 2-dives Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight KZN South Coast.
An early morning rise for two dives on the Aliwal Shoal, situated about 5kms offshore from the town of Umkomaas on the Kwazulu Natal South Coast, it has been rated as one of the best sites in the world to see Ragged Tooth Sharks & Giant Guitar Sharks. In the evening we enjoy dinner at one of the local bars or restaurants.
Day 3: 2-dives Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight KZN South Coast.
An early morning rise for two more dives with the sharks on the Aliwal Shoal. Today we go to slightly deeper dive sites or we can also dive the wrecks, the Produce or the Nebo. In the afternoon we relax at the lodge or enjoy one of the local activities. In the evening we enjoy dinner at one of the local bars or restaurants. Overnight KZN South Coast.
Day 4: 2-dives Protea Banks -- Overnight KZN South Coast.
An early morning rise for two dives on the Protea Banks, situated about 7.5kms offshore from the town of Shelly Beach on Kwazulu Natal’s South Coast. Our aim today is to dive with Ragged Tooth Sharks or Zambezi [BULL] Sharks, and by using acoustics, we have upclose encounters with these fantastic creatures. The Protea Banks offer a great chance to see many different sharks including Hammerheads, Tiger Sharks, Bronze Whalers, Duskies, Guitar Sharks and more... In the evening we enjoy dinner at one of the local bars or restaurants.
  
Day 5: Tiger Shark Diving -- Overnight KZN South Coast.
Today we spend the day at sea, diving with Tiger Sharks on the southern end of the Aliwal Shoal. The Tiger Shark diving is very similar to the Great White Cage Diving. We create a chum line to attract the sharks. When the sharks arrive, the real action begins and we enter the water. We normally have between two and six [but can be as many as fifteen or more] Tiger Sharks as well as Blacktip [spinner] Sharks and on occasion other species. This is an amazing encounter with one of the oceans most awesome predators. In the evening we enjoy dinner at one of the local bars or restaurants.
Day 6: Transfer to Mozambique .
We travel north into Mozambique transferring through the Kingdom of Swaziland where you will get to take in some of the local experiences and wildlife. Swaziland is situated between KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and Maputo in Mozambique. In the afternoon we transfer into Mozambique to Casa Lisa, just north of Maputo. Our accommodation is in traditional casitas [chalets] with en-suite facilities. In the evening we enjoy dinner at the local restaurant.
Day 7: Transfer to Tofo & 1-dive Tofo Beach
An early rise and we transfer north taking in some of the fantastic local sights along the way to Tofo Beach where the adventure begins with a dive on the fantastic reefs of Tofo. Our accommodation is in luxury upmarket beach front chalets with views overlooking the bay with miles of golden sandy beaches and the launch site for the diving. The casitas , have en-suite facilities and a fantastic braai [BBQ] area under the palm trees.
  
Day 8: Manta Ray and Whale Shark Diving - 2-dives - Tofo Beach
An early morning rise for two dives on the fantastic reefs of Tofo Beach. Today we dive some of the southern reefs, which are cleaning stations for some of the huge Manta Rays. We also spend some diving with Whale Sharks. Should the weather and sea conditions permit there will be an option for more diving in the afternoon. In theevening we enjoy dinner at one of the local bars or restaurants.
Day 9: Manta Ray and Whale Shark Diving - 2-dives - Tofo Beach
An early morning rise for two more dives on the fantastic reefs of Tofo Beach getting up-close and personal at the cleaning stations with the Manta Rays. The reefs of Tofo Beach are in pristine condition and we encounter a huge variety of marine life. In the evening we enjoy dinner at one of the local bars or restaurants.
Day 10: Manta Ray and Whale Shark Diving - 2-dives - Tofo Beach
An early morning rise for two more dives on the fantastic reefs of Tofo Beach getting up-close and personal at the cleaning stations with the Manta Rays. The reefs of Tofo Beach are in pristine condition and we encounter a huge variety of marine life. In the evening we enjoy dinner at one of the local bars or restaurants.
Day 11 : 1-dive Tofo Beach & Transfer Maputo
An early morning rise for your final dive reefs of Tofo Beach before we transfer back to Casa Lisa. Our accommodation is in traditional casitas [chalets] with en-suite facilities. In the evening we enjoy dinner at the local restaurant.
Day 12 : Airport Transfers
In the morning you enjoy breakfast at the lodge and then you will be transferred to Maputo International Airport where we will bid you farewell [until the next time.....]
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DATES FOR 2009
25-Jan-09 to 05-Feb-09
12-Mar-09 to 23-Mar-09
23-Aug-09 to 03-Sep-09
11-Oct-09 to 22-Oct-09
12-Nov-09 to 23-Nov-09
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Flight required for this package:
Day-1 : Arrive Durban, South Africa @ anytime.
Day-12 : Depart Maputo, Mozambique @ anytime.
Flight Tips:
There are daily flights to Johannesburg [JNB] or Cape Town [CPT] from the UK & Europe. Flights are generally overnight, you can then connect to Durban & from Maputo.
Flights from the UK and Europe are cheaper when booking to Johannesburg [JNB] or Cape Town [CPT]. There are a number of low-cost airlines for domestic flights.
Mango : www.flymango.com
Kulula : www.kulula.com
1Time : www.1time.aero |
