» 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.
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PADI OW1 qualification or equivalent for most sites
PADI advanced qualification or equivalent for Cathedral and wrecks
PADI OW1 qualification or equivalent for most sites
PADI advanced qualification or equivalent for Cathedral and wrecks
| 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.
Lunches from ZAR45.00
Dinners from ZAR80.00
Note: We cater for vegetarians
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
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.
