ABOUT YOUR TOUR

This tour is made for the thrill seekers. Dive into Aliwal Shoal with sharks (either with or without a cage) and experience these apex predators in their natural environment. Head further south and be one of the 1st people to see the newly discovered SAN or Bushman rock art site. Now, when you’re in South Africa it’s only right to give surfing a go. Join a lesson at Umzumbe and ride some waves with an experienced and fun loving team. End the tour on a high (literally) with a zip-line tour of Oribi Gorge and Lake Eland.

Full Itinerary

Our guide will collect you from your accommodation at 06h00 in Durban and head south to Umkomaas. Upon arrival enjoy morning coffee or tea and get fitted with your wetsuit, fins and mask before receiving a briefing on safety and shark interaction.

Time to get up close with these apex predators. While at sea you will participate in a 30-60 minute shark cage dive (swimming with sharks is optional). After your dive you will return to base camp for a hot shower followed by a delicious lunch at The Waffle House in Margate.

Your next stop is a newly discovered 100 000 year old range of caves. These caves served as shelters for SAN or Bushman people who once occupied this area. The rock art depicted here offer insight into their beliefs and way of life. Take the tour via the network of steel cables that are fixed into the rock which leads to the caves (for your safety of course).

Check-in at Umzumbe Surf House and take an afternoon stroll on a secluded beach that has a private gate from the house. Tuck into dinner at a nearby restaurant before sitting around a fire under the stars listening to the sound of waves crashing onto the rocks nearby.

Bright and early the next morning your surf teacher will help you get accustomed to the mechanics and timing of the waves as well as teach you the skills to enjoy riding them. If you have surfed a few times before, this class will help refine your techniques and if you've never surfed before, this is your chance to experience the rush.

Have a hot shower and breakfast before we make our way to Oribi Gorge. Next stop is Lake Eland Game Reserve which is home to the longest zip-line tour in Africa. Join the tour which consists of 14 slides starting at the top of the Oribi Gorge. The longest zip line is No. 6, which soars 680m and 300m high above the Gorge.

The views from that height are breathtaking and you are left feeling exhilarated. Another slide crosses over the lake and if you stretch your toes far enough you might just be able to touch the water! The final slide is through a tunnel and across a river completing 4.5 km. Around midday we will start making out way back to Durban, we will stop for lunch en route.

SURF TEACHERS: Your teachers are a combination of local and international surfers with more than 20 years of surfing and professional teaching experience. Their goal is to prioritise learners having fun along with their safety and comfort.

Tour guide

Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

Accommodation

30-60 Minute Shark Cage Dive

Visit to KwaXolo Caves / Bushman Rock Art Site

Surf Lesson at Umzumbe Surf House

2 Hour Zip-Line Tour of Lake Eland & Oribi Gorge

1 Breakfast / 2 Lunches / 1 Dinner

All entry fees and levies

Bottled water (Still)

Pick up will be at your accommodation at 06h00 on Day 1.
Drop off will be at your accommodation at 16h00 on Day 2.

* Please do not carry unnecessary items as there is limited space on the vehicle.

The itinerary, activities and accommodation are subject to change.

* These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control – but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has as little impact on your experience as possible.

BOOK YOUR SPOT

8,550 ZAR pp

* This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. A surcharge will apply to travellers only if we have not reached our minimum number.

TYPE : Mixed Group Tour

MAXIMUM : 06 People (Enquire for bigger groups)

Please note: This tour can not be booked less than 48 hours prior to the itinerary start time.

IS THIS TOUR WEATHER DEPENDANT?
Yes. This tour is subject to ocean and weather conditions for your safety.

AGE RESTRICTION
This tour is not suitable for travellers under the age of 8 years.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy! There is a very small portion of the tour at KwaXolo Caves where the hiking gets a bit tricky but you will have a steel cable to help you along. This tour is not wheelchair friendly.

CLOTHING
We recommend that travellers wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes for hiking. Items to carry: Beach towel, swimming costumes, sun-protection cream/lotion, Mosquito/insect repellent.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancel 7 days or more for a full refund. A 50% cancelation fee will apply to bookings cancelled between 2 and 7 days before a tour. A 100% cancelation fee will apply to bookings cancelled within 48 hours of travel.

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