» Description
Protea Banks is rated as one of the world's best shark diving spots, situated approximately 1.5 hours drive from Durban. Diving at Protea Banks is an advanced dive and every diver should have done at least 20 dives. Protea Banks lies 8 kilometers offshore from Shelly Beach.
Here divers have the opportunity to see large schools of pelagic fish, many rays like the Spotted Eagle and Manta rays, three species of Hammerheads, Bull Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Ragged Tooth Sharks Threshers, Coppers, Duskies Sand Sharks and the occasional Great White in their natural environment. Depending on the season one can also see dolphins and whales.
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 30 and 40 meters and one must be an experienced diver for these often 4 knot mid-water drift dives. This is adventure diving at it's best.
International travellers can fly into Johannesburg International Airport and take a connecting flight to Durban International Airport.
View dive sites of Protea Banks
An advanced diving certificate or at least 20 sea dives is necessary.
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
| BC @ R50.00 |
Regulator/Guages/Octo (DV) @ R50.00 |
Cylinder (DIN & A-Clamp available) @ R50.00 |
| BC, DV & cylinder @ R150.00 |
Wetsuit @ R50.00 |
Mask & snorkel @ R50.00 |
| Fins @ R50.00 |
Weightbelt & weights @ R50.00 |
Booties @ R50.00 |
| Air fills @ R40.00 |
Nitrox fills @ R60.00 |
Dive & Full gear @ R400.00 |
Notes
» All dives include airfills but not cylinder hire.
» Refunds for dives lost due to bad conditions.
Transfers can be arranged from Durban International Airport to Protea Banks @ ZAR360.00 per person (one way).
Notes:
» Transfers are per person and one way
» 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.
