Snorkel amid thousands of common dolphins on South Africa's Sardine Run, one of the most intense marine spectacles on Earth. Each winter from May to July, huge shoals of sardines move up the Wild Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, and pods of common dolphins work together to drive them into bait balls, triggering feeding frenzies with sharks, whales, gannets and seals. Guided snorkel trips drop you into the action, best in June and July.
Snorkel amid thousands of common dolphins on South Africa's Sardine Run, one of the most intense marine spectacles on Earth. Each winter from May to July, huge shoals of sardines move up the Wild Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, and pods of common dolphins work together to drive them into bait balls, triggering feeding frenzies with sharks, whales, gannets and seals. Guided snorkel trips drop you into the action, best in June and July.
Up to 85% sighting chance in Wild Coast / Sardine Run (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa). Best months: June, July, May.
May to July, best in June and July, when the sardine shoals move up the Wild Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.
A vast winter migration of sardines that draws thousands of common dolphins, sharks, whales and diving gannets into cooperative feeding frenzies.
No. The run is a wild natural event that varies year to year, so trips are multi day to maximise the chance of finding active bait balls.
On a guided multi day boat and snorkel expedition from the KwaZulu-Natal coast, around Port St Johns, for experienced and confident swimmers.
