10-day 'Shark Diving & Great White Cage Diving' - South Africa
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa & Dyer Island, South Africa

Join us and dive with Tiger Sharks, Oceanic Blacktip Sharks, Ragged Tooth Sharks, Dusky Sharks, Guitar Sharks, Bull Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, White-tip Reef Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whales, Dolphin, Turtles, Rays, Moray Eels, Game Fish, many species of reef fish & more.

After the diving fly south to Cape Town and transferring to Gansbaai to experience Great White Cage Diving at Dyer Island and get up-close and personal with the Great White Shark!


Package Summary - 10-days / 9-nights

Day 1 : Arrive ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa
Day 2 : 2 x Shark Dives -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa
Day 3 : 2 x Shark Dives -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa
Day 4 : 2 x Shark Dives -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa
Day 5 : 2 x Shark Dives -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa
Day 6 : 1 x baited Tiger Shark Dive Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge
Day 7 : Fly to Cape Town -- Transfer to Gansbaai -- Overnight Gansbaai, South Africa
Day 8 : Great White Cage Diving at Dyer Island -- Overnight Gansbaai, South Africa
Day 9 : Great White Cage Diving at Dyer Island -- Overnight Gansbaai, South Africa
Day 10 : Airport Transfer to Cape Town International Airport

Package Itinerary & Costs


Day 1 : Arrive Durban Airport -- Transfer to ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa

Arrive Durban International Airport where we will meet you and transfer you to ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, situated in the small diving town of Umkomaas about 80km south of the Durban International Airport. When you arrive at the dive lodge, you will be checked into your room, meet the team and spend the day relaxing on the beach or around the pool. In the late afternoon we will give you a briefing about the diving at the shark diving at the Aliwal Shoal as well as information about your diving in Mozambique. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the lodge. Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa.

             

Day 2 : 2 x Shark Dives Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa

We generally meet at 7am for breakfast before moving down to the dive centre to kit-up and prepare for the diving.

The first dive today will give you a chance to check your gear and get your weighting comfortable and will take place somewhere shallow on the reef. The second dive will be the start of the shark action. Our shark dives takes place on the reefs of the Aliwal Shoal in South Africa. The reefs are rated as some of the best in the world for shark diving and we aim to show you as many species of shark as possible including Tiger Sharks, Ragged Tooth Sharks, Oceanic Blacktip Sharks, Bull Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Guitar Sharks & Whitetip Reef Sharks.

After the diving we return to the dive lodge where there are hot showers and a secure wet-room to store your gear, ready for the next days shark diving. In the afternoons if the conditions allow we offer extra diving or you can enjoy the afternoon relaxing at the lodge, walk on the beach or visiting local attractions. In the evening enjoy dinner at the lodge or at one of the local restaurants. Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa.

           

Day 3 : 2 x Shark Dives Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa

Meet at 7am for breakfast before moving down to the dive centre to kit-up and prepare for the diving. The diving starts with a launch from the Umkomaas river or beach depending on the tide. Enjoy two more Shark Diving looking for the different shark species. In the afternoons if the conditions allow we can do extra dive.

After the diving, relaxing at the lodge, walk on the beach or visiting local attractions. In the evening enjoy dinner at the lodge or at one of the local restaurants. Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa.


Day 4 : 2 x Shark Dives Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa

After breakfast we launch and go out to the reefs of the Aliwal Shoal. Each day we dive different dive site that are only select once we get out to sea and get a chance to check the conditions so we know where the best days shark diving will be. In the afternoons if the conditions allow we can do extra shark dives.

After the diving, relaxing at the lodge, walk on the beach or visiting local attractions. In the evening enjoy dinner at the lodge or at one of the local restaurants. Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa.


Day 5 : 2 x Shark Dives Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa

Today we go out in search of more species of shark found on the reefs of the Aliwal Shoal. During the Ragged Tooth Shark season, we find these awesome creatures in many of the caves and overhangs. The Raggies are great to dive with and make for some awesome upclose photos. In the afternoons if the conditions allow we can do extra shark dives.

After the diving, relaxing at the lodge, walk on the beach or visiting local attractions. In the evening enjoy dinner at the lodge or at one of the local restaurants. Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa.


Day 6 : 1 baited Tiger Shark Dive Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa

Today is our final day of diving the Aliwal Shoal and our main aim is to dive with Tiger Sharks. The diving takes place on the southern end of the Aliwal Shoal. We create an odour corridor to attract the Tiger Sharks and once the sharks arrive we enter the water to observe the sharks in their natural enviroment - a truly amazing experience!

After the diving, relaxing at the lodge, walk on the beach or visiting local attractions. In the evening enjoy dinner at the lodge or at one of the local restaurants. Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa.

           

Day 7 : Transfer to Durban Airport -- Fly to Cape Town -- Transfer to Gansbaai [+/- 2-hours] -- Overnight Gansbaai

In the morning enjoy breakfast at ScubaAddicts Lodge before transferring to Durban Airport for your flight to Cape Towm. When you arrive in Cape Town you will be transferred to the lodge in Gansbaai [+/- 2hours]. Your accommodation is in an upmarket lodge overlooking the ocean. The accommodation is available as single, twin or double occupancy [depending on your requirements]. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the lodge or at one of the local restaurants. Overnight Gansbaai, South Africa.

                   

Day 8 : Great White Cage Diving -- Overnight Gansbaai

After breakfast, head for Kleinbaai [+/-5mins] where you board the boat and head for Dyer Island. A 20-minute boat ride gets you to the islands and Shark Alley where the anchor is dropped, and your adventure begins.

During the day you will have a number of opportunities to view the Great White Sharks from the boat as well as from the safe confines of the cage. During the day you will also have a chance to cruise past the island to get an up close view of the 50000+ seals that live on the islands. A truly amazing experience!!!

In the afternoon you can spend the afternoon exploring the area or whale watching. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the lodge or at a local restaurant. Overnight Gansbaai, South Africa.


Day 9 : Great White Cage Diving -- Overnight Gansbaai

After breakfast, head for Kleinbaai [+/-5mins] for another day of Great White Cage Diving at Dyer Island. A 20-minute boat ride gets you to the islands and Shark Alley where the anchor is dropped, and your adventure begins.

During the day you will have a number of opportunities to view the Great White Sharks from the boat as well as from the safe confines of the cage. During the day you will also have a chance to cruise past the island to get an up close view of the 50000+ seals that live on the islands. A truly amazing experience!!!

In the afternoon you can spend the afternoon exploring the area or whale watching. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the lodge or at one of the local restaurants. Overnight Gansbaai, South Africa.

                    

Day 10 : Transfer to Cape Town Airport

In the morning you enjoy breakfast at the lodge before being transferred to Cape Town Airport [+/- 2-hours] or other drop-off points as required.

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About the Diving at the Aliwal Shoal

ScubaAddicts are a specialise shark diving operator based at the Aliwal Shoal in South Africa.

Our daily shark dives start with exciting boat launches from the Umkomaas River or the beach, depending on the tide. We select the dive sites each day based on the conditions, our diving is focussed on getting you up-close & personal with the many species of shark and the huge variety of marine life found on the Aliwal Shoal in South Africa. Generally we do two dives per day and most diving takes place in the morning, due to the fact that this is normally when the weather and sea conditions are best. On days when the conditions allow, we will offer extra dives.

               

Why dive with us?


Guaranteed SHARKS or your diving is FREE! -- Many dive operators offer diving with sharks and when you get there - nothing! Due to the experience and local knowledge of our dive team, we are the only local dive operator to offer a Shark Guarantee - Dive with Sharks or your diving is FREE!


No student divers restricting dives & dive sites! -- We are the only local dive operator that doesn't offer any dive courses, so your dives & dive sites won't be restricted by having student divers on the boat.


On-site Dive Centre at ScubaAddicts Lodge -- Our on-site dive centre ensures NO daily transfers between your accommodation & the dive centre, just wake-up, roll out of bed and go shark diving - awesome!

Shark Diving at the Aliwal Shoal


Our daily shark diving takes place at dive sites on the reefs & wrecks of the Aliwal Shoal in South Africa.

Our diving is focussed on getting up up-close and personal with the many species of shark found on the Aliwal Shoal. Before each dive we will give a briefing to help you to understand the behaviour of the sharks, ensuring you have a safe and knowledgeable dive with the sharks.

The sharks you are most likely to dive with at the Aliwal Shoal include Tiger Sharks, Bull Sharks [known locally as Zambezi Sharks], Hammerhead Sharks, Oceanic Blacktip Sharks, Ragged Tooth Sharks, Dusky Sharks, Guitar Sharks, White-tip Reef Sharks, Whale Sharks and sometimes other species.

Observe the sharks, learn how to identify the different species, understand the sharks behaviour and find out how sharks interpret your behaviour.

    

The Aliwal Shoal is also home to a huge variety of other marine life including Whales, Dolphin, Turtles, Manta Rays, Devil Rays, Eagle Rays, Ribbontail Rays, Moray Eels, Game Fish, many species of reef fish & much more.

The wrecks of the MV Produce [1974] & the Nebo [1884] are also great dive sites with loads of marine life.

Shark Diving the Aliwal Shoal is a truly amazing experience!

    

   

Baited Tiger Shark Diving at the Aliwal Shoal


Our baited Tiger Shark dive which will rate as one of the top-5 dives you will ever do. The dive takes place on the southern end of the Aliwal Shoal in South Africa.

We create an odour corridor to attract the Tiger Sharks. Once the sharks arrive we enter the water to dive with the sharks, observing the sharks in their natural enviroment.

During many years of diving with Tiger Sharks at the Aliwal Shoal, we have experienced many behaviour patterns. This knowledge enables us to get you up close with the awesome Tiger Sharks.

We generally have between two and six Tiger Sharks on a dive as well as Blacktip Sharks, Dusky Sharks and sometimes other species including Bull Sharks [known locally as Zambezi Sharks].

Before the Tiger Shark Dive, we will give a full briefing to help you to understand their behaviour and how we behave in return. Tiger Sharks are very shy, they are also very inquisitive and intelligent animals which is why they are one of the ocean's apex predators and deserve the highest respect.

The Tiger Shark Dive is a truly amazing experience and a must-do for every serious diver!

Sharks of the Aliwal Shoal

Tiger Sharks
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Tiger Sharks grow up to about 6-metres, the average size is about 3-metres. Our Tiger Shark diving takes place on the reefs to the south of the Aliwal Shoal and will rate as one of the top-5 dives you will ever do - awesome!

Oceanic Blacktip Sharks
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

The Oceanic Blacktip Sharks are generally found to the south of the Aliwal Shoal. The dive starts with us dropping in on one of the dive sites on the Aliwal Shoal. We use baitless methods to attract the Oceanic Blacktip Sharks.

Ragged Tooth Sharks
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Our Ragged Tooth Shark dives take place on the Aliwal Shoal and the reefs to the south of the Aliwal Shoal. The main dive sites are Cathedral, Chunnel & Raggies Cave however the sharks can be found all over the Aliwal Shoal.

Bull Sharks known locally as Zambezi
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Our Bull Shark dives takes place mainly on the reefs to the north & south of the Aliwal Shoal. Bull sharks are also seen during our Tiger Shark dive and when we dive the wrecks at the Aliwal Shoal.

Dusky Sharks
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

The Dusky Sharks are found to the south of the Aliwal Shoal during May to November. The sharks are great to dive with and they behave very similar to the Blacktip Sharks. Dusky Sharks are also seen during the Tiger Shark Dive.

Hammerhead Sharks
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Our Hammerhead Shark Dives takes place off-shore from the Aliwal Shoal. The dives are mid-water drifts and while we do have sightings of Hammerheads during most the year, our best time is during our summer months.

Giant Guitar Sharks
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Guitar Sharks are found on the sandy patches on the north and south of the Aliwal Shoal and mainly during our summer months. The are generally very calm and you can get up close allowing for some great viewing and photos.

Other Sharks
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

We also have a number of other species of sharks from time to time including Whale Sharks, Lesser Guitar Sharks, White-tip Reef Sharks & even on occassion Great White Sharks!

Whales, Dolphin, Rays, Turtles, Eels, Game Fish & more

Humpback Whales
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Between April and November the annual Humpback Whale migration passes the Aliwal Shoal. The whales can often be seen from the boat between dives and during dives we often hear the whale song which is amazing.

Bottlenose Dolphin
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

We have a resident pod of Bottlenose Dolphin that can often be seen on Aliwal Shoal. The dolphin often approach the boat and we often see them during a dive on the sandy patches and pinnacle ridge of the Aliwal Shoal.

Manta Rays
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

We often see Manta Rays whilst diving the Aliwal Shoal. The Manta Rays vary in size from around 2-metres but can be as large as 6-metres.

Eagle Rays
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Eagle Rays are often seen on the Aliwal Shoal. During the dives we see them on the outside edge as well as on the reefs to the south of the Aliwal Shoal.

Round Ribbon-tail Rays
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Round Ribbon-tail Rays can be seen on the sandy patches of the Aliwal Shoal as well as in the current on the outside edge of the Aliwal Shoal. They can be a large as 3-metres in diametre and are sometimes in large groups.

Honeycomb Rays
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Honeycomb Rays are found all over the Aliwal Shoal, sometimes on the sandy patches or we see them swiming in mid-water. These Rays are huge and make for some fantastic photo opportunities.

Devil Rays
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Devil Rays are often seen towards the end of the dives if we drift into deeper water on the outside of the Aliwal Shoal.

They can be in small groups of two to three but can also be in the hunderds.

Ragged Scorpion Fish
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

The reefs and wrecks of the Aliwal Shoal are home to many Ragged Scorpion fish. While you don't want to touch them, they offer some fantastic photo opportunities.

Turtles
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Turtles can be found all over the Aliwal Shoal, there are many species including Green Turtles, Hawksbill Turtles and Loggerhead turtles.

Eels
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

We have a huge variety of moral eels found on the reefs and wrecks of the Aliwal Shoal including huge Honeycomb Eels, Geometric eels and Black-cheek moray eels.

Potato Bass
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

Potato Bass are found all over the Aliwal Shoal and are generally very friendly and will often approach divers. We also sometimes see them during our baited Tiger Shark dives on the south of the Aliwal Shoal.

Game & Reef Fish
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

The Aliwal Shoal has a huge diversity of game and reef fish that can be seen during most dives. We are often lucky enough to have schools of barracuda, king fish and even sometimes sailfish.

ScubaAddicts Dive Centre

Our dive center is on-site at ScubaAddicts Lodge and has been purpose built for diving. Each morning after breakfast we meet to kit-up and load the dive gear onto the dive boats. The ScubaAddicts dive crew are always available to help with your requirements.


Facilities at the dive centre

Secure drying room for storing your dive gear after the diving.

       

   

Launching at Aliwal Shoal

Our daily shark dives start with exciting boat launches from the Umkomaas River or the beach, depending on the tide.

The diving is done from our 8-metre Superduck [RIBs] dive boats which have two 85hp Yamaha engines.The dive boats have been purpose built for surf launching and shark diving.

Our skippers & dive guides have many years experience launching and diving at the Aliwal Shoal and will ensure that your stay with us exceeds your expectations.

Typical day with Us


Kit-up and dive briefing.

Our dive centre is on-site and once breakfast is finished, we move down to the kit-up area to get ready for the days diving. Our dive team are there to help you with your gear, load the boat and to brief you on the boat launching and days diving.


Dive dive dive.

Jump on the vehicles and we are off to the launch site, where you will experience an exciting surf launch on our 8m RIB. The diving is planned around the best sites for the conditions each day, get up close with the different types of sharks as well as the rest of the marine-life found on our coastline.

Our dives are for advanced divers and the depth varies from around 15 to 35 metres depending on the dive sites. While our main focus is to dive with the many species of shark found on the reefs of the Aliwal Shoal including diving with Tiger Sharks, Ragged Tooth Sharks, Oceanic Blacktip Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Guitar Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Bull [known locally as Zambezi] Sharks, we do also see a huge variety of other marine life including whales, dolphin, manta rays, eagle rays, turtles, morays as well as the rest of the animals that make these reefs their homes.

Generally we do two dives a day but we can do more if the conditions are suitable. Water temperature is generally between 20C - 24C in winter & 24C - 26C in summer.


After the diving.

After the dives we head on back to the dive centre where there are hot showers, rinse tanks for the gear and lock-up drying rooms where you can store your gear ready for the next day.


Rest of the day.

In the afternoon, enjoy lunch at the lodge and then you can choose to relax by the pool, chat to the dive guides to learn more about what you’ve seen on the dive, download photos & video footage or even enjoy a massage! We can also arrange an excursion to one of the local attractions.


The evening.

In the evening enjoy dinner at the lodge or a local restaurant. If you are not completely tired by your days diving and sight seeing, then you can enjoy a drink, watch TV [Satellite] before you retire to your bedroom with en-suite facilities to enjoy a relaxing nights sleep, ready for the next days shark diving.

Shark Guarantee

Many operators locally and around the world offer diving with sharks and when you get there nothing!

Due to our experience and knowledge of our dive team, we are the only local dive operator to offer a Shark Guarantee - Dive with Sharks or your diving is FREE!


The Guarantee : We guarantee that anyone who dives with us will have an up-close encounter with sharks, if not you will be refunded the cost of the dives. This is a package offer and doesn't guarantee sharks on every dive however we generally see sharks on every dive.


The Definition : The 'Shark Guarantee' means a sighting of sharks at a distance of less than 10-metres.


The Sharks : The species of sharks that you are most likely to see include Tiger Sharks, Bull [Zambezi] Sharks, Ragged Tooth Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Blacktip Sharks, Dusky Sharks, Bronze Whalers [Copper Sharks], Giant Guitar Sharks and Whale Sharks. The 'Shark Guarantee' is not resticted to these species as we are often lucky enough to see others.


The Weather : Should for whatever reason the weather disrupt our diving the 'Shark Guarantee' will still apply provided we have completed at least half the dives and a baited Tiger Shark Dive.


The Diving : The diving in South Africa is for advanced divers and are group activities and if for whatever reason, a diver misses a dive or ends a dive early and the rest of the divers have a shark sighting, they will not be entitled to the refund. Any diver considered to be careless, reckless or disregard safety, thereby jeopardizing our safety, their own safety or the safety of the group, shall not be allowed to dive. In such circumstances the guarantee will not apply.


The Conditions : We reserve the right to select the dives and dive sites each day. We have constant feedback about the diving & weather and our main aim is to ensure that our guests experience the very best that we have to offer.


Special Note : We offer this shark guarantee as 'our promise' that divers will see what they have come to see - sharks. In 5-years of offering the 'Shark Guarantee' we have never had anyone leave without seeing sharks - so please don't count on the refund for your next morgage payment :-)

Dive Gear

Wetsuits : Most divers seem to favour 5-mm wetsuits year-round, if you feel the cold then gloves and a hoodie are a good idea. We do have shortie wetsuits that you can add to your wetsuit if you are cold.

Cylinders : We use 12-liter steel cylinders which are available as A-clamp [international] or DIN so will suit all divers.

Gear Hire : Dive gear is available for rent so you don't need to bring your own gear. Once we have your booking, you can just let us know what dive gear you will need.

General Weather

December to February : Generally very warm with rainfall. Sea conditions are calm in the morning becoming choppy & windy later.

March to May : Generally warm with very little wind. Sea conditions are usually calm.

June to August : Generally warm and dry. Sea conditions are generally calm.

September to November : Generally warm, dry & sometimes windy. Sea conditions are calm in the morning becoming choppy & windy later.

Tempertures

Spring / Summer : October to March
Daytime Temperature : 27- 34°C
Water Temperature : 24 - 26°C


Autumn / Winter : April to September
Daytime Temperature : 18- 26°C
Water Temperature : 20- 24°C

Accommodation

All the accommodation is in upmarket lodges which have ensuite facilities and are serviced daily. Breakfast is provided each day and lunches and dinners are either available at the lodges or at local restaurants & bars in each area. The package is fully guided and we will ensure you get to experience the complete adventure that South Africa offers.

ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa

Our beach-front lodge is situated in the small diving town of Umkomaas, 50km south of Durban and 80kms south of Durban's International Airport. Every room at ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge has 100% ocean views over-looking the Indian Ocean, miles of sandy beaches and the Aliwal Shoal, rated as one of the top shark diving sites in the world!

Our on-site dive centre means no daily transfers between your accommodation and dive centre! Just wake-up, roll out of bed, enjoy breakfast over-looking the ocean and go shark diving on the reefs of the Aliwal Shoal - awesome!

Rooms are available as single [king size bed], twin [2 x single beds] or double [king size bed]. All rooms have en-suite bathroom [with showers], balconies and are serviced daily.

The Roundhouse, Gansbaai, South Africa

The Roundhouse is perfectly situated in Gansbaai and has fantastic ocean view from its open plan roof. The lodge is fantastic, with all rooms en-suite and there are a restaurants and bars closeby. The rooms are available as single rooms [king size bed], twin rooms [2 x single beds] or double rooms [king size bed] and are serviced daily.

10-day 'Shark Diving & Great White Cage Diving' - South Africa
Aliwal Shoal, South Africa & Dyer Island, South Africa


Package Summary - 10-days / 9-nights
Day 1 : Arrive ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa
Day 2 : 2 x Shark Dives -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa
Day 3 : 2 x Shark Dives -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa
Day 4 : 2 x Shark Dives -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa
Day 5 : 2 x Shark Dives -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge, South Africa
Day 6 : 1 x baited Tiger Shark Dive Aliwal Shoal -- Overnight ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge
Day 7 : Fly to Cape Town -- Transfer to Gansbaai -- Overnight Gansbaai, South Africa
Day 8 : Great White Cage Diving at Dyer Island -- Overnight Gansbaai, South Africa
Day 9 : Great White Cage Diving at Dyer Island -- Overnight Gansbaai, South Africa
Day 10 : Airport Transfer to Cape Town International Airport

Please Note :

We don't offer this package over the Christmas & New Year period as this is during local school holidays and there are to many divers in the water so we can't offer high quality diving. We are aware that this doesn't make good business sense as we could easily fill the package but we would rather you come dive here when you can experience good quality diving.