The Kwazulu Natal South coast of South Africa is the place to be during June/July. Time for nature's most intriguing spectacle "The Annual Sardine Run".

The greatest shoal on earth

The Kwazulu Natal South coast of South Africa is the place to be during June/July. It is time for nature's most intriguing spectacle , "The Annual Sardine Run".

Large schools of sardines migrate from the Cape to Northern Natal. This migration attracts a large variety of marine predators and sea birds.

Witness this spectacular and unforgettable experience. Birds divebomb the sardines while dolphins, sharks and game fish show team work in herding the sardines to the surface for a feeding frenzy.

Approximately 3000 bottlenose dolphins move up the coast and sightings of fur seals, Humpback and Orca whales are common.A multitude of seabirds like albatross, petrels, cape gannets and even African penguins can be spotted.

The most exciting way to witness this spectable is on a boat-based expedition.

This adventure is for scuba divers, snorkellers, non-divers, photographers, nature lovers, bird watchers and dolphin and whale enthusiasts.

Witnessing this spectacle of nature will leave you feeling small and inadequate in the face of nature.

Accommodation ranges from camping, self-catering to luxury accommodation.

As nature follows its own course we can not guarantee the sighting of the sardines for this whole period, but we are sure it will be an unforgettable experience.We can arrange trips with fixed or flexible dates

Please contact us for more information.