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SARDINE RUN

Port St. Johnes and Port Elizabeth - South Africa
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The Sardine Run: There is nothing like it.
During the months of April to July, the cooler Benguela Current moves towards the east coast of South Africa, resulting in the migration of millions of sardines. This natural phenomenon provides an abundant food source, attracting dolphins, whales, seals, penguins, sharks, game fish, birds, and people who come from all over the world to spend time interacting with these animals as they chase the largest shoal on earth. .
The Sardine Run action begins in Port Elizabeth in April and in late June the sardines arrive in Port St Johns, which is situated in the heart of the Wild Coast, a 250km coastline offering spectacular scenery and unique beauty. to the Sardine Run experience. .
Pro Dive has created the ultimate Sardine Run experience, bringing together the best crews, boats, and accommodations to create an exciting adventure for anyone who chooses to experience the biggest ocean event of the year.

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MARCH - APRIL PORT ELIZABETH
From March to April, Port Elizabeth has the best Sardine Run sightings.
Port Elizabeth has excellent dive sites characterized by colorful soft corals and a remarkable concentration and diversity of marine species, such as whales, dolphins, seals, and African penguins.
Port Elizabeth's Algoa Bay is also home to the ragged-toothed shark and the largest breeding colony of African penguins and Cape gannets in the world.
Port Elizabeth is the gateway to South Africa's renowned Garden Route and has a collection of Big 5 Game Reserves located nearby, beautiful beaches, restaurants, hotels, shopping malls and many more attractions to enjoy on days off to complete the South African experience. .
• Port Elizabeth is a metropolitan center
• Excellent dive sites and beaches
• Big 5 Game Reserves and other adventure attractions
• During the hot summer months of South Africa

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JUNE - JULY PORT ST JOHNS
The Wild Coast is 250 km of relatively unspoiled coastline and offers adventure and beauty unique to the Sardine Run experience.
Port St Johns is a quaint seaside town known as the jewel of the wild coast, and from June to July we make our base a luxury cabin on the banks of Port St Johns' Mzimvubu River.
We join various predators such as sharks, humpback whales, dolphins and birds as they move along the South African coast feeding on the bait balls during the day, and spend the afternoons relaxing with friends around the fire eating, drinking and talking about the thrill of the day. .
• Wild and rustic
• Exciting and adventurous
• During the winter months of South Africa

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THE PRICE INCLUDES:
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• 6 nights of accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Lunch packages on diving days
• 5 days at sea (weather permitting)
• 8m semi-rigid dive boat (with SAMSA license 40 miles offshore)
• Rental of 12L tanks and ballast belt
• Airfills
• Skipper and experienced guide
• Filming permits
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THE NO PRICE INCLUDES:
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• Flights (recommended flights to Mtatha airport, just 2 hours from PSJ)
• Airport transfers: quote on request (Umtata, Durban, East London)
• Dinner and drinks
• Equipment rental
• Travel and diving insurance
• Additional visits and activities

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DO NOT FORGET:
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- Yellow fever vaccine

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Hotel + Operator
Port Elizabeth - South Africa
7
nights
March to July
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