Plongée à Sardine Run — South Africa
South Africa's Sardine Run (June–July) is the ocean's equivalent of the Serengeti wildebeest migration. Billions of sardines move up the KwaZulu-Natal coast, pursued by dolphins, sharks, whales, and diving gannets in chaotic feeding frenzies. It's unpredictable, conditions are rough, but catching a bait ball is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.
- Score
- 51.9
- Visibilité
- 3–12m
- Température
- 18–22°C
- Meilleurs mois
- June, July
SCORE
-30.8667°N
30.3333°E
South Africa's Sardine Run (June–July) is the ocean's equivalent of the Serengeti wildebeest migration. Billions of sardines move up the KwaZulu-Natal coast, pursued by dolphins, sharks, whales, and diving gannets in chaotic feeding frenzies. It's unpredictable, conditions are rough, but catching a bait ball is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.
The Greatest Marine Migration on Earth
Score breakdown
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Marine Life
67.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Traveling with non-divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for non-divers
Nearby cultural sites
- Wild Coast Xhosa cultural villages
Non-diver score
Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.
Safety & emergency
Remote Wild Coast — limited medical facilities; helicopter evacuation to Durban for chamber
Top operators
Blue Wilderness
PADI
African Watersports
PADI