Itinerary
ON ARRIVAL
You will arrive at Durban International (King Shaka) Airport you’ll be warmly welcomed by a member of the Real Sardine Run crew, who will be your guides throughout your Sardine Run Safari. From here we will make our way down the coast to the beautiful Mbotyi River Lodge on the Wild Coast. You’ll be showed to your cabin where you will have some time to freshen-up. We invite you to join us for a drink on the deck where you will be introduced to your guide and skipper, as well as the rest of the crew, followed by a mouth-watering 3 course dinner.
EARLY NEXT MORNING
You will enjoy breakfast before we make our way to the boats, where you’ll have the opportunity to kit-up and get settled on your boat. Your guide will also use this opportunity to give you a briefing as to what can be expected, as well as the do’s and don’ts.
From there you will make your way back to your room where you will get dressed in your wetsuit and make your way down to the beach from where we launch the boats. Once on the water we will be guided by our pilot, who by now will have been in the air for a while, and as soon as the action is found it’s all stations go!
You may prefer to enter the water with skin gear only or with full scuba when the time is right. We will spend approx 5 to 6 hours out at sea, and depending on the action, make our way back to the lodge around 14h00 for you to have a nice shower and enjoy lunch.
THE AFTERNOON
Yours to spend at own leisure, relaxing on the beach or around the pool, or enjoy one of the many local activities. Dinner is served followed by after-dinner drinks and a discussion as to the next day’s plans.
Each of your remaining days you will have the same action packed itinerary as the first, with afternoons to spend at own leisure.
THE LAST DAY
This marks the end of your Sardine Run Safari. You’ll enjoy breakfast at your own leisure, after which you will have time to get yourselves packed and ready. The Real Sardine Run transfer crew will transport you back to the Durban International Airport and wish you a fond farewell with hopes of seeing you again soon!
What is Included?
● Highly Experienced Guide and Skipper
● Dedicated Micro-Light Airplane scout
● Qualified onsite Paramedic
● Luxury Beach Lodge Accommodation
● 5 Hours At Sea Per Day
● Food & Beverages On Boat
● Tanks, Weights and Air Fills
● All Transfers – King Shaka Int.
● Airport (Durban) to Mbotyi River Lodge (return)
What Is Excluded?
● Flights, Taxes and Entrance Visas
● Personal Travel and Dive Insurance (DAN dive insurance is compulsory)
● Tips (as per your discretion)
● Dive Gear (available on rental with prior arrangement)
Optional Activities
● Micro-Light flights
● Enjoying cocktails around the pool or on the beach
● Indulging in a variety of relaxing Spa Massage Treatments
● Horseback trails
● Ocean & River Kayaking
● Guided Hiking trails
● Beautiful Wild Coast waterfall Hikes
Not Included in main experience cost
Flights
This safari starts in Durban. It is best to arrive sometime before lunch. International flights from the UK, Europe or America generally fly via Johannesburg or Cape Town, but there are some direct flights to King Shaka International. We are usually able to arrange internal flight connections from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Durban for you shcould you require this service.