26 day Sharks and Safari; South Africa & Mozambique

Day 1 to 3 - Gansbaai White Shark Cage Diving

DAY 1:
This morning you will be collected from your hotel in Cape Town and transferred to the quaint fishing village of Gansbaai where, by reputation, it is one of THE prime locations for Great White Shark Diving. The shark trip starts early morning and is launched from the neighbouring Kleinbaai. Your expedition starts with a light breakfast at the crew house followed by a brief orientation of the days activities before moving down to the harbour to meet your skipper and crew, and then head out for about 4-6 hours at sea.
Late afternoon you will return where you will have the opportunity of viewing and buying a DVD of the day following your trip. You may take a warm shower to freshen up before making your way through Gansbaai for check in at your 4* rated guesthouse situated in De Kelders for a night of relaxation discussing the days events.
The Roundhouse Guesthouse will be your home for the next 3 nights.

DAY 2:
Depending on the weather, once again, your day has an early start. You make your way to Kleinbaai harbour to have breakfast at the crew house, a briefing on the days activities and down to the harbour where the boat will await you for a 4-6 hour trip at sea, returning late afternoon.
You can either freshen up at the crew house or back at the guesthouse. Gansbaai has a few restaurants that offer good quality food and pubs that offer a great local atmosphere.

DAY 3:
After breakfast this morning, you either have a third or final opportunity for a shark cage diving trip, or spend the day at leisure exploring Gansbaai and its unspoilt coastline.

Day 4 to 8 - Durban Tiger & Raggie Shark Diving

DAY 4:
You check out from your guesthouse this morning, and then will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport in order to check in for your departure flight to Durban.
You will be met at Durban Airport by a Scuba Mozambique Representative. You will be transferred [+/- 30mins] to your accommodation, where you will meet the team and spend the day relaxing. In the evening you can enjoy dinner at the lodge or at one of the local bars or restaurants.

DAY 5:
An early morning rise for breakfast before two dives on the Aliwal Shoal. Situated about 5kms offshore from the town of Umkomaas on the Kwazulu Natal South Coast, it has been rated as one of the best sites in the world to dive with Tiger sharks, Ragged Tooth harks, Giant Guitar sharks and many other species of shark. In the afternoon after the diving you can relax at the lodge or enjoy a local excursion. In the evening you can have dinner at the lodge or at one of the local bars or restaurants. Overnight at the Lodge.

DAY 6:
An early morning rise for breakfast before two more dives on the Aliwal Shoal. Dive sites on the Aliwal Shoal include Shark Alley, Pinnacles, Raggies Cave, Manta Point, Chunnel, Anvil Flats, South Sands, False Cathedral, Tiger Cove, Northsands, Eel Skin and Cathedral. In the afternoon after the diving you can relax at the lodge or enjoy a local excursion. In the evening you can have dinner at the lodge or at one of the local restaurants. Overnight at the Lodge.

DAY 7:
An early morning rise for breakfast before you head out to sea for the Tiger Shark diving on the southern end of the Aliwal Shoal. The Tiger shark dives will rate as one of the top-5 dives you will ever do!!! You launch from the Umkomaas River and travel south to the southern ledges of the Aliwal Shoal. Once the sharks arrive we enter the water to observe the sharks in their natural environment. In the afternoon after the diving you can relax at the lodge or enjoy a local excursion. In the evening you can have dinner at the lodge or at one of the local bars or restaurants. Overnight at the Lodge.

DAY 8: An early morning rise for breakfast before you travel south for two dives on the Protea Banks, situated about 7.5kms offshore from the town of Shelly Beach on Kwazulu Natal’s South Coast. The aim today is to dive with some of the many sharks on the Protea Banks and have up-close encounters with these fantastic creatures. The Protea Banks offer a great chance to see many different sharks including Hammerheads, Tiger sharks, Bronze Whalers, Duskies, Guitar sharks and more. In the afternoon after the diving you can relax at the lodge or enjoy a local excursion. In the evening you can have dinner at the lodge or at one of the local bars or restaurants. Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 9 to 12 - Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari

DAY 9:
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before being transferred to Durban Airport to board your flight to Nelspruit where we will bid you farewell.
Upon arrival at Nelspruit Airport you will be met by a Grand Kruger Lodge representative who will then transfer you to the lodge where they will show you in true African style what the Kruger National Park has to offer. You will spend the evening relaxing while enjoying an A’ la Carte meal specially prepared by our on site chef.
You have now started your 3 Night/4 Day Kruger National Park Safari – let us show you the jewel of Africa in all its glorious beauty!

DAY 10:
Expect an early wake up call where you will gather for tea or coffee and rusks before heading out at first light on the Open Vehicle Safari where you will enjoy 8 hrs game viewing experience in the Kruger National Park in complete privacy and have a personal registered guide. After hearty breakfast you will do a full day game drive in an open safari vehicle with resting breaks which allows for lunch and freshening up. The Open Safari Vehicle is ideal for game viewing and excellent photographic opportunities. Enjoy this unforgettable experience on your Kruger Park private safari tour. Spot as many animals as possible before returning to your camp in the late afternoon. Dinner is served and tales are exchanged about everything you experienced on your Kruger Park safari tour.

DAY 11:
As darkness descends this evening its time for the night drive, guided by a Kruger National Park professional guide ranger armed with a .458 rifle. An open safari vehicle will transport you into the nocturnal world of the Kruger National Park. The night game drive departs from camp and lasts for approx three hours. You may have a chance of using one of the three spotlights on the vehicle to see some nocturnal wildlife in the Kruger Park. The night game drives are a very enjoyable experience. Upon return to the lodge a platter will be served. At night the predators are more active, so going on a night drive increases your chance’s of seeing either a pride of Lions on the move or a Leopard out hunting.

DAY 12:
Get some African soil under your feet with a bush walk after breakfast. The early morning bush walk is guided by a Kruger National Park guide and lasts approx four hours. The walk will allow you to experience the thrill of examining the wilderness at close quarters, where you will track rhino, elephant and lion on foot and learn all about the fascinating African bush. You will be transported to walking routes via an open vehicle and it is advisable to wear a hat, clothing items in neutral colours, as well as thick-soled footwear with good ankle support. Please avoid wearing white, cream and red clothing items on walks. In order to maximize the walk experience, insect repellents, binoculars and cameras are a must.
After you morning bush walk, you will then check out from the Grand Kruger Lodge and then be transferred back to Nelspruit Airport in order for you to check in for your flight to Johannesburg where you will then spend the evening at leisure at The Airport Grand Hotel.

Day 13 to 26 - Whale Sharks & Mantas, Mozambique

DAY 13:
Today you will be transferred from your hotel to Lanseria Airport and fly from Lanseria to Inhambane. You will be met at the Inhambane airport with a transfer to Praia do Tofo. Check in at the beach casitas. After check in, pop in at the dive centre to discuss your dive program for the next few days
Rest of the day at your leisure.

DAY 14 - 24:
Each morning meeting at the dive centre for your first dive of the day. Breakfast, briefing, kit up and off you go for a dive of fun and exploring the beautiful reefs of Tofo, Whale sharks and Manta rays to name a few! Back from your first dive you will have time to enjoy brunch or a quick snack should you be one of many divers preferring to eat after their dive. Get ready for your second dive of the day and make some bubbles!

Usually dive groups get together at 07:00AM and 14:00PM. Whale shark safaris available at 11:00AM. Times are estimates and will be confirmed each day for the next day’s dive program. Note the 1st dive of the day could be a double tank dive resulting in 3 dives for the day (depending on dive centre). The second tank will be optional and payable directly at the dive centre. Rest of the day at your leisure

DAY 25:
This morning you will enjoy the beaches and scenery of Praia do Tofo and say good bye. Mid day you will be transferred to Inhambane airport for your flight to Lanseria Airport where you will then spend the evening at leisure at The Airport Grand Hotel.

DAY 26:
Today you will be transferred from The Airport Grand Hotel to OR Tambo International Airport for your onward travel schedule.

Rates + Included / Excluded:

Per person sharing: R39 400
Single: R47 900

EXCLUDED

- International flights

- Meals not specified

- Far reef surcharges

- All expenses of a personal nature

- Travel Insurance & Visas


INCLUDED:

- 3 Nights B&B in Gansbaai, South Africa

- 5 Nights B&B, Durban, South Africa

- 3 nights B&B, Kruger, South Africa

- 12 nights B&B, Tofo, Mozambique

-2 Nights, Johannesburg, South Africa

- 2 x White Shark Dives

- 6 x Aliwal Shoal/Protea Banks Dives

- 1 Tiger Shark Dives

- 1 x 8hr Game Drive, Kruger

- 1 x Night Drive , Kruger

- 1x Bush Walk, Kruger

- 1 x 20 Dives Package, Mozambique

- Full kit rental & Air

- Kruger National Park Entrance Fees

- Meals as specified

- Transfers as specified

- Regional flights as specified

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