south africa

Hey Guys We are a small group going to the Sardine Run in South Africa near Durban. Date is 1 to 7 July. It is a boat with 10 divers and we still have some space left. Our guides are Walter Bernardis and Daniele Pavan. Both pretty crazy guys from Aqua Wild Africa ;-) Good diving skills are...

Hi guys, I'm keen to do snorkel through the kelp forests at Windmill beach but I've read some articles and got mixed responses regarding white sharks who avoid kelp forests. If I'm on the surface or decide to duck dive below and swim through the forest, will I see a white shark? Like do white...

Hi all, My wife and I are looking at a next trip, no specific timing in mind. We both have ~800 and are spoiled to the bone, so please be critical :). After going through an extreme macro fase (Lembeh, Ambon etc) we are going through a 'big stuff' fase, preferably sharks. We're just back from...

Bluewater Travel has put together the trip of a lifetime for adventure divers and thrill seekers. Join Bluewater's Katie Yonker for 16 days in South Africa during the peak of the sardine run. Start by spending two days cage diving with great white sharks, followed by diving Aliwal Shoal, home...

I will be in South Africa during April. Is there any chance at all to do the sardine run that tome of the year? Through my "expert" Google research I've found most expeditions are made from mate may-end of June, however there is one (and only one) that does an expedition during April. I...

The Ultimate PADI Divemaster Challenge is about to commence in South Africa. This once in a lifetime experience will offer divers the opportunity to become PADI Divemaster’s in one of the world’s best kept secrets – Aliwal Shoal. WE CHALLENGE YOU!!! JOIN US, LIVE THE LIFE AND DIVE!!! Been...

Hi, all. I haven't been on this board for awhile sadly, but I'm planning the trip of a lifetime and could use your help. I am planning a career change and as part of that, I am going to take a year traveling around Asia and Africa, getting my instructor certification (I will hopefully have...

Hey there, I'm traveling on SA at the beginning of may and have may 3rd-10th for diving. As I understood, the only real option for sardine run is port elizabeth. has anyone here done it before on may and can tell about his experience? what is the wheather like then? visibility? how is it...

Hi all, We are very excited to announce that we are hosting the Sardine Run 2016. If you would like to be part of it please feel free to ask any questions about it. We offer full board, unlimited diving, airport transfers and a once in a lifetime experience. We look forward to hearing from you!