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BULLSHARK DIVING SAFARI

From only R9,450 per person sharing

 

Location : Mozambique

Book Before: 31 August 2012

Valid Travel Dates: 01 November 2011 to 31 October 2012

Duration: 7 days

Reference: DT103

This is a 7 day self drive, dive adventure in search of bull sharks in the waters of South Africa and Mozambique. This dive safari is adrenalin packed and promises to give the you the adventure you are in search of. The dive sites we are visiting include the world re-knowned Protea Banks (Kwa-Zulu Natal) well known for raggies and we will visit Ponta Mamoli in Southern Mozambique know for its beautiful white beaches. The  marine life to be seen include moray eels, potato bass, dolphins, turtles, reef and pelagic fish, rays as well as shark species.

 

On this safari will be staying at quaint Bed & Breakfasts, this is where all your needs will be catered for. Our guided safaris take place during the months of November and December.  Self drive options can be arranged.

 

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  • Subject to availability

  • Min 6 pax for guided safari

  • Prices are per person sharing

  • To take part in the dives you must be in possession of an advanced or equivalent certification in scuba diving

  • Your C-card and log book must also be produced on request

  • Non divers are welcome to join and do some snorkelling (special rates will apply)

  • Currency is set to South African Rand

  • Safari must be booked at least 45 days before safari

  • A 25% non-refundable deposit to be payable to secure booking

  • Balance of payment due 30 days before safari

  • Launches are weather permitting

  • Entry to Natal Sharks Board

  • Qualified Guide and Dive Master

  • 6-Night accommodation

  • Breakfast daily (Day 1-3 Dinner included)

  • 4 Scuba Dives Kwazulu-Natal (if not used you will loose these dives)

  • 4 Scuba Dives Mozambique (if not used you will loose these dives)

  • All transfers to and from dive sites

 

 

  • All meals not specified

  • Travel and medical insurance

  • Visa services

  • All items of a personal nature

  • Local and International Flights

  • All travel costs not mentioned including Petrol and Diesel

  • Additional activities not specified

  • Food (lunches and dinners), alcoholic and normal beverages unless otherwise specified

  • Non-motorised water sports

  • Additional dives

  • Vehicle rental optional Scuba diving gear rental

  • Gratuity

Itinerary:

 

Day 1:

From Johannesburg we will travel to the Mozambique border where we hit the 4x4 track to Ponta Mamoli in Southern Mozambique. This is where we stay for the first night. We will be staying amongst the amazing indigenous trees and white beaches of Mozambique. The evening will be spend socializing while enjoying a unforgettable meal with fellow divers. (Dinner)

 

Day 2-3:

The next two days we will be enjoying two dives a day in the warm waters of Mozambique with visibility rarely less than 20 meters, and water temperature in the region of 27+ degrees Celsius. All the reefs have an abundance of fish life and amazing reefs. Each launching from a semi-rigid dive boat. This evenings will be spend relaxing around the camp fire and socializing. (Breakfast & Dinner)

 

Day 4:

Today we will return to civilization, and travel through rural Zululand. On route we will stop over at the Natal Sharks Board  were we will attend the audiovisual show and display of sharks, rays and turtles endemic to the area. There after we will transfer to the diving village of Umkomaas where we will spend the next two nights. After dinner we will do the dive brief and prepare for the diving in the morning. (Breakfast)

 

Day 5: Today will be an early rise and start the first of two dives for the day at Protea Banks. This site is rated as one of the world's  best shark diving spots and certainly one of the most adventurous! An exiting launch through the surf takes us to the Southern Pinnacles where we search for the Bull Sharks that hunt on this reef. And of course there will also be Tiger Sharks, Giant Guitar Sharks, several other shark species and rays such as devil, manta, bull, as well. Visibility on the reef varies from 8 to 40 meters, and the water temperatures are around 24+ degrees Celsius. The afternoon is spent at your leisure. We may even have a trip to Oribi gorge and other excursions are available which will be for your own expense.  (Breakfast)

 

Day 6:

Today will be an early rise and start the first of two dives for the day at Protea Banks or Aliwal shoal. This site is rated as one of the world's  best shark diving spots and certainly one of the most adventurous! An exiting launch through the surf takes us to the Southern Pinnacles where we search for the Bull Sharks that hunt on this reef. And of course there will also be Tiger Sharks, Giant Guitar Sharks, several other shark species and rays such as devil, manta, bull, as well. Visibility on the reef varies  from 8 to 40 meters, and the water temperatures are around 24+ degrees Celsius. The afternoon  is spent at your leisure. We may even take a trip to Oribi gorge which will be for your own expense (Breakfast)

 

Day 7:

Today we will make our way back to Johannesburg and sadly the end of our exiting safari. (Breakfast)