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This used to be the “ultimate” shark dive itinerary until the sharks almost disappeared off Protea Banks due to “sport” and commercial fishing. Protea falls outside the Marine Reserve with the result that sharks are being targeted by fisherman for the sport and for meat which is exported to Australia. With the result that Dive The Big 5 will include dives on Protea, but it does not come with our blessing. For those divers who want to take the chance and dive Protea in the hope of encountering Bull Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Tiger Sharks and Dusky Sharks, then this is the itinerary for you.
Itinerary
Day 01.
2012:
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by a representative of the Dive Safari Company for the two hour road transfer to Gansbaai. Rest of the day free. Overnight at Saxon Lodge on a bed and breakfast basis.
Included:
Road transfer from Cape Town International Airport to Saxon Lodge in Gansbaai; accommodation.
Excluded:
International / domestic air; lunch; dinner; bar; items of a personal nature; gratuities.
Day 02.
2012:
After an early breakfast you will be collected at Saxon Lodge for the short transfer to Kleinbaai Harbour where, after the pre-dive briefing and the signing of indemnity forms, you will board the dive boat for 3 hours at sea with the Great Whites, weather permitting, either cage diving or surface viewing. After the dive you will transfer back to Saxon Lodge. Rest of the day free. Overnight at Saxon Lodge on a bed and breakfast basis.
Included:
Breakfast; return transfer to Kleinbaai Harbour; 3 hours at sea with the Great Whites; full
equipment hire; services of a local dive master; light snacks and refreshments on board;
accommodation.
Excluded:
Lunch; dinner; bar; items of a personal nature; gratuities.
Day 03.
2012:
After checking out of Saxon Lodge you will be collected from the Lodge for the road transfer to Kleinbaai Harbour for your last 3 hours at sea with the Great Whites, cage diving or surface viewing, weather permitting. After the dive you will be transferred back to Cape Town International Airport in time to connect with your 2 hour domestic flight to Durban, own arrangements.On arrival at King Shaka International Airport, Durban, you will be met by a representative of Dive The Big 5 for the 45 minute road transfer to Rocky Bay. Rest of the day free. Overnight at Ellingham Resort on a bed and breakfast basis.
Included:
Breakfast; return transfer to Kleinbaai Harbour; 3 hours at sea with the Great Whites, weather permitting; full equipment hire; services of a local dive master; light snacks and refreshments on board; road transfer from Kleinbaai to Cape Town International Airport; road transfer from Durban International Airport to Rocky Bay; accommodation.
Excluded:
Lunch; dinner; bar; items of a personal nature; gratuities.
Day 04.
2012:
After an early morning continental breakfast, which will be delivered to your log cabin, you will walk the short distance to “Shark Park”, which is situated on Ellingham Resorts’ premises. After the pre-dive briefing and signing of indemnity forms, you will board the “rubber duck” or Zodiac for a 2 tank dive on Aliwal Shoal, weather permitting. “Raggie” season is from July through October. If your tour falls outside “Raggie” season you will do either reef or wreck dives on the Shoal itself. The rest of the day is free after the dive. Overnight at Ellingham Resort on a bed and breakfast basis.
Included:
Breakfast; 2 dives on Aliwal Shoal, weather permitting; hire of tanks, weights and air; services of a local Dive Master; light refreshments on board; accommodation.
Excluded:
Equipment hire other than tanks, weights and air-fills; lunch; dinner; bar; items of a personal Nature; gratuities.
Day 05.
2012:
Another early morning wake up call and breakfast in your log cabin before meeting at “Shark Park“ for the pre-dive briefing in preparation for 5 hours at sea “free” diving (on scuba but no cage) with the Tiger’s of Africa, the Tiger Sharks, weather permitting. The rest of the day is free after the dive. Overnight at Ellingham Resort on a bed and breakfast basis.
Included:
Breakfast; 5 hours at sea with the Tiger Sharks, weather permitting; tanks, weights and air;
services of a local dive master; light refreshments on board; accommodation.
Excluded:
Hire of dive equipment other than tanks, weights and air-fills; lunch; dinner; bar; items of a personal nature; gratuities.
Day 06.
2012:
Your last “date” with the Tigers of Africa, weather permitting. After the Dive you will be collected from Ellingham Resort by a representative of Dive The Big 5 for the 1 hour road transfer to Shelly Beach. Rest of the day free. Overnight at Breakerview on a bed and breakfast basis.
Included:
Breakfast; 5 hours at sea with the Tiger Sharks, weather permitting; tanks, weights and air-
fills; services of a local dive master; light refreshments on board; road transfer to Shelly
Beach; accommodation.
Excluded:
Hire of dive equipment other than tanks, weights and air-fills; lunch; dinner; bar; items of a personal nature; gratuities.
Day 07.
2012:
Following an early morning breakfast, you will walk the 40 meters or so to the Sonny Evans Small Craft Harbour where you will kit up and be briefed before launching the boat for the first two of your four scheduled dives on Protea Banks, weather permitting. The rest of the afternoon is free and can be spent exploring the small sea-side town of Shelly Beach, which is easily done on foot. Over the road from Breakerview is a large shopping mall and a number of restaurants. Overnight at Breakerview on a bed and breakfast basis.
Included:
Breakfast; two scheduled dives on Protea Banks, weather permitting; tanks, weights and air;
services of a local dive master; light refreshments on board; accommodation.
Excluded:
Hire of dive equipment other than tanks, weights and air-fills; lunch; dinner; bar; items of a personal nature; gratuities.
Day 08.
2012:
The last two of your four scheduled dives on Protea Banks, weather permitting. After the dive, you will transfer back to Breakerview, where, after a shower, you will be collected from Breakerview by a representative of Dive The Big 5 for the one and a half hour road transfer back to Durban. Spend the night savouring the delights of this sea-side city. Overnight at Durban City Lodge on a bed and breakfast basis.
Included:
Breakfast; two scheduled dives on Protea Banks, weather permitting; tanks, weights and air;
services of a local dive master; light refreshments on board; road transfer to Durban;
accommodation.
Excluded:
Hire of dive equipment other than tanks, weights and air-fills; lunch; dinner; bar; items of a personal nature; gratuities.
Day 09.
2012:
After breakfast you will be collected from Durban City Lodge by a representative of Dive The Big 5 for the short road transfer to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, in time to connect with your onward flight. End of Services.
Included:
Breakfast; road transfer from Durban City Lodge to King Shaka International Airport, Durban.
Excluded:
Domestic / International air; departure taxes; lunch; dinner; bar; items of a personal nature; gratuities.
Safari Facts:
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with your preferred travel dates 2012/2013.
Cost based on two divers travelling:
EUR 1995 per person sharing.
Non-diver cost based on two people travelling – one diver and one non-diver
EUR 1055 for a non-diver sharing with a diver.
Cost based on single traveller / diver
EUR 2650 single diver.
Start in: Cape Town/South Africa
End in: Durban/South Africa
Included: Accommodation, Meals, Dives, Tanks, Weights, Weightbelt, Airfill, Transfer, Diveguide,
Not included: International and innerafrican flights; items of personal natures, drinks, optional activities, additional dives, diving equipment, DAN and travel insurances
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