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» DIVE HOLIDAY PACKAGES / Aliwal Shoal Experience |
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» Description
Aliwal Shoal is approximately 30 minutes drive from Durban. Selected as one of the top ten dives sites of the world by the Diver Magazine, the Shoal is a definite must.
During the months of June through to November you are sure to see Ragged Tooth Sharks as they congregate on the Shoal to mate. It is not uncommon to find 15 to 150 of these ferocious looking but docile animals on a single dive. In summer you have every chance of seeing huge Tiger Sharks and Hammerheads. Depending on conditions the best dives are Cathedral, Raggie Cave, Shark Alley and a number of other spots.
Should you tire of the sharks, you can always dive on any of the wrecks or go hunting for the huge (and I mean huge) Brindle Bass! Other species (depending on the season include Manta, Devil and other Rays, schools of pelagic fish, whales, dolphins, and many, many more! Visibility varies from 5 to 40 meters, and the water temperature in summer is 24+ degrees Celsius and in winter not colder than 19 degrees Celsius. The depths vary between 6 to 18 meters with 30 -meter sites for the suitably qualified. The dives are all done without cages and afford the unique opportunity to see these animals in their natural environment!
International travellers can fly into Johannesburg International Airport and take a connecting flight to Durban International Airport.
View dive sites of Aliwal Shoal |
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» REQUIREMENTS |
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PADI OW1 qualification or equivalent for most sites
PADI advanced qualification or equivalent for Cathedral and wrecks |
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| NOTE: Prices quoted below are based on standard accommodation rates with breakfast and does not include gear hire, transfers, lunches or dinners. These packages can be upgraded to luxury accommodation to include all the luxuries you require or similarly be downgraded to backpacker accommodation to suite your budget. Pricing will change should you wish to upgrade or downgrade a package or if you want to include optional extras such as lunches, dinners, gear hire, transfers, etc. Please contact us for more options at info@divesouthafrica.co.za |
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| » PACKAGE OPTIONS - 1-Night/2-Dives |
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| » PACKAGE OPTIONS - 2-Nights/3-Dives |
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| » PACKAGE OPTIONS - 3-Nights/5-Dives |
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| » Price - ZAR891.00
» Includes:
One night accommodation in a standard room
Breakfast
Two dives at any dive site on Aliwal Shoal
Airfills, Weightbelt and Cylinder
» Excluded:
Lunch and dinner
Other dive gear
Transfers to and from Aliwal Shoal |
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| » Price - ZAR1,544.00
» Includes:
Two nights accommodation in a standard room
Breakfasts
Three dives at any dive site on Aliwal Shoal
Airfills, Weightbelt and Cylinder
» Excluded:
Lunches and dinners
Dive gear
Transfers to and from Aliwal Shoal |
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| » Price - ZAR2,435.00
» Includes:
Three nights accommodation in a standard room
Breakfasts
Five dives at any dive site on Aliwal Shoal
Airfills, Weightbelt and Cylinder
» Excluded:
Lunches and dinners
Dive gear
Transfers to and from Aliwal Shoal |
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» HINT |
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| The dives are usually done in the mornings and have an average turn around time of two hours, leaving the afternoons free to explore the area.
Optional activities could include:
» Abseiling
» Boat & snorkel based Dolphin & Whale whatching (any fitness/ skill level)
» Environmental courses and Awareness Programs, beach and bush based
» Excursions into Zulu rural Heartland, in open or closed vehicles.
» Golf - 5 world class courses within 25km radius (we transport; clubs for hire; lessons on offer)
» Gorge Swing the highest swing in the world
» Horse Riding beach & bush (any fitness/ skill level)
» Kayaking - Guided/escorted River & Estuary Exploration by Kayak, 1 to 5 hour (any fitness/ skill level).
» Mountain Biking
» Nature Hiking (any fitness level)
» River Rafting - option of two rivers (river level permitting)
» Sea Kayaking (most fitness/skill levels)
» Scuba Dive training
» Visit to Vernon Crookes Game Reserve |
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» GEAR HIRE |
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| BC @ ZAR30.00 |
Regulator/Guages/Octo (DV) @ ZAR30.00 |
Cylinder (DIN & A-Clamp available) @ ZAR40.00 |
| BC, DV & cylinder @ ZAR80.00 |
Wetsuit @ ZAR20.00 |
Mask & snorkel @ ZAR20.00 |
| Fins @ ZAR20.00 |
Weightbelt & weights @ ZAR20.00 |
Booties @ ZAR20.00 |
| Air fills @ ZAR20.00 |
Nitrox fills @ ZAR45.00 |
Full gear @ ZAR150.00 |
Notes
» All dives include airfills but not cylinder hire.
» Refunds for dives lost due to bad conditions. |
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» CATERING RATES |
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Lunches from ZAR45.00
Dinners from ZAR80.00
Note: We cater for vegetarians |
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» TRANSFERS |
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| Transfers can be arranged from Durban International Airport to Aliwal Shoal @ ZAR300.00 per person (one way) or ZAR140.00 per person for two or more.
Notes:
» Minimum fee for one person - ZAR300.00
» Minimum fee for two or more persons - ZAR140.00
» Personal driver/guide available at ZAR500.00 per day plus expenses |
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General
» All travel costs to and from South Africa are excluded.
» C-cards and Log Books must be presented.
Terms
» Discounts available for groups.
» 25% non refundable deposit to secure booking.
» Balance payable 14 days before arrival.
» No refunds for bookings cancelled within 14 days of arrival date.
» A 10% administration fee is charged to cover costs.
» Rates valid until 30 November 2008.
» All rates are subject to change without notice.
» Expect a 10% max increase for 2008.
» All prices are per person sharing. |
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