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THE ULTIMATE SOUTH AFRICAN SHARK
SAFARI
May 22st - June 1st 2013 US$3950
2 spots left!
Cape Town to Durbun, South Africa.
14 SPECIES OF SHARKS
Join the ultimate South African shark tour to
dive with: Great White Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Mako Sharks,
Bull Sharks, Dusky Sharks, Ragged Tooth Sharks, Blue Sharks,
Blacktip Sharks, Sevengill Sharks, Spotted Gully Sharks, Puffadder Cat Sharks, Dark Shy Sharks, Pajama Sharks
and
Leopard Cat Sharks.
              
This 11 day expedition package also includes
a game drive to view the BIG 5, a visit to an
Ostrich farm and a trip to a penguin colony. So bring a long
lens for close up shots of lions, cheatahs, elephants and
more. Discover the beauty of the Western Cape with Big Fish
Expeditions.
PLUS - expect to see playful cape fur seals
on the reefs and huge tuna and other pelagics on the blue
water dives. Dolphins and whales also do occasional swim
bys.
Other species you may see on this expedition: Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna,
Longfin Tuna, Bonito, Yellow tail, Cape fur Seal, Albatross,
Shearwaters, Petrels, African Penguin, Sperm Whale, Common
Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin, Brydes Whale, Southern Right
Whale, Pilot whale, Red Steenbras, Red Roman, Nudibranchs,
Crayfish, Abalone.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN SHARK DIVING SAFARI
INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
East Cape (Aliwal
Shoal) Shark Diving
3 Nights bed and Breakfast.
Airport transfers.
Daily transfers to launch site.
2 x Tiger Shark, Bull Shark, Blacktip Shark dives.
2 x Ragged tooth Shark dive.
West Cape (Cape Town) Shark Diving
7Nights bed and breakfast in Simonstown.
Cape Town/Simonstown transfers.
Daily transfers to launch site.
2 White Shark trips.
2 Inshore dive trips (Cat sharks and Sevengill sharks).
1 Offshore dive trip (Makos and blues).
1 Half day land based sightseeing tour to Cape Point
Nature Reserve.
1 Half day land based tour to Boulders
Beach Penguin Colony.
1 Big Game Safari drive (with full buffet lunch) and
visit to the Ostrich Farm.
Professional Dive Guide.
Weights and tanks.
Lunch, Snacks & cool drinks on boat.
Dive briefings and shark presentation.
The full day
Big Game Safari includes:
Passage through the famous
Huguenot Tunnel
Coffee & cake on arrival
2-3 hour game drive with experienced game rangers
Cheetah & Lion project
Full buffet lunch
Ostrich farm
Home via the famous Du Toits Kloof Pass
What is not included in Cape Town Diving:
1. Flights.
2. Dinner.
3. Alcohol.
4. Additional cost for some land based options.
5. Dive gear.
What is not included in Durban Diving:
1. Domestic flights from/to Capetown.
2. Dinner/Lunch.
3. Alcohol.
4. Dive gear.
  
AN ACTION PACKED ITINERARY
May 22nd - Pick up at Durban Airport.
Drive to hotel in Umkomaas to experience South Africa's East
Coast Sharks.
May 23rd - Blue water shark feed to
see tigers, blacktip sharks and duskies and possibly other
pelagics.
May 24th - Dive with Ragged Tooth
Sharks at world famous Aliwal Shoal
May 25th - Return transfer to Durban.
Fly to Capetown (flight not included). Transfer to
Simonstown. Check into the four star Quayside Hotel.
May 26th - Dive day at Seal Island
(False Bay) for White Shark breaching, natural predations
and cage diving.
May 27th - 2nd dive day at Seal Island
(False Bay) for White Shark breaching, natural predations
and cage diving. Afternoon tour to Boulders Beach Penguin
Colony.
May 28th - Inshore dive trip (two
dives) amongst the Kelp forests in search of Broadnose
Sevengill Sharks, Spotted Gully Sharks, Puffadder Cat
Sharks, Dark Shy Sharks, Leopard Cat Sharks, Pajama Sharks
and Cape Fur Seals. Afternoon trip to Cape Point Nature
Reserve.
May 29th - Offshore trip in search of
Blue Sharks, Mako Sharks, Giant Yellowfin Tuna and Longfin Tuna.
May 30th - Inshore dive trip (two
dives) amongst the Kelp forests in search of Broadnose
Sevengill Sharks, Spotted Gully Sharks, Puffadder Cat
Sharks, Dark Shy Sharks, Leopard Cat Sharks, Pajama Sharks
and Cape Fur Seals.
May 31st - Full day Big Game Safari on
a luxury Private Game Reserve famous for having the BIG 5
and various other reintroduced safari game. The Private game
reserve is a mere 2 hour drive from Cape Town and also
includes a trip to an Ostrich farm.
June 1st - Check out and transfer back
to Cape Town.
This is a packed trip of adventures and experiences not
to be missed. The ultimate South African Shark Diving
Expedition.
LOGISTICS
Expect:
Water Temp: 14 - 24º C
Water visibility: 3 - 50 meters
Typical
Daily program:
White Shark trips
Meet between 6h15 and 6h45.
Board boat and receive boat safety briefing and general
information.
Leave pier between 6h30 and 7h00.
Arrive at island between 6h50 and 7h25.
Discussion on shark hunting behavior and what to expect.
View natural predatory interactions between sharks and
seals.
Tow a seal decoy to entice a breach so guests can get
pictures.
Anchor boat at 9am and start chumming to get sharks to boat.
Drop cage and brief guests on the cage dive and shark
behavior around the boat.
Cage dive and view sharks from 9h00 to 13h00.
Return to Simonstown harbor.
Back by 13h30.
Inshore trips
Meet at 9am.
Board boat and check gear. Receive safety briefing and
information.
Leave pier at 9h15
Arrive at 1st dive site at 9h45. Receive dive
briefing.
1st dive at 10am. (dive between 40 – 60min)
Relocate to 2nd dive site (less than 10min). Have something
to eat and drink.
Arrive at 2nd dive site around 11h30.
Receive dive briefing.
2nd dive at 11h45 (or 15h45). (dive between 40 – 60min)
Return to Simonstown pier at 13h00 (or 17h00).
Offshore trips
Meet at 7am.
Board boat and check gear. Receive safety briefing and
information.
Leave pier at 7h15
Arrive at dive site around 9h30. Receive dive briefing.
Start chumming the blue waters.
When first shark arrives we start on snorkel. When we have
about 5 sharks we start our scuba dive. (scuba for between
60 – 120min at 5m).
Return to Simonstown pier at 16h00
Join me for the adventure of a lifetime!
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