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The coastline of the Wild Coast and Port St John’s is one of dramatic scenery and a sight like none other along this magical and wild coastline.

As the mighty Umzimvubu River makes its way seawards, the views of Mt. Sullivan to the north, also known as the north gate and Mt. Thesiger to the south, also known as the south gate, are to be truly appreciated by boat and by air.

The airstrip on Mt. Thesiger is a major tourist attraction in Port St John’s as it affords one the opportunity of seeing this major river system alongside two mountains in its’ full glory. Many a sundowner drink has been had here as the sun dips down on the beauty of this area, viewed from above town.

The town of Port St John’s nestled alongside the river gives one a true sense of where you are in this picturesque part of the Wild Coast, Eastern Cape.

The town of Port St John’s is known as the gateway to the sardine run https://offshoreportstjohns.com/the-sardine-run-psj/ and Offshore Africa, being the only operator with a permanent base here, calls Port St John’s the home of the sardine run for many reasons.

Contact us https://offshoreportstjohns.com/contact/ to see this amazing town and its dramatic scenery for yourself.

Photo credits to Rob Nettleton from Offshore Africa.

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Sardine Run 2018 @ 2017 rates

Sardine Run 2018 @ 2017 rates are live and out there!!!!!!!

We have held our 2017 rates for 2018!!!!!

We have just completed 43 days of an insane, adrenaline and action packed sardine run 2017 and it has been a breath taking season to say the very least.

We will start posting all our images and videos to you and we welcome all our clients to share their memories with us this year on our Facebook page Offshore Africa Port St John’s.

From Orca’s, to Mola Mola, Bryde’s whale, Southern Right whales to Bull sharks on the bait balls to Yellow Fin tuna on the bait ball action, it has been a spectacular year and it is not over for us as we will now start to capitalize on our own footage and outings as action continues in this area.

We wish to thank each and every one of our clients and crew for this epic season.  We have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with you all.

These are just a few images to start with as a memory ……………….

If you would like to see our flexible accommodation & time frame package options, click here https://offshoreportstjohns.com/?product=the-sardine-run-6-nights-5-days#packages

If you would like to join us and experience this incredible time of the year along our coastline, get in touch with us https://offshoreportstjohns.com/contact-offshore-port-st-johns/

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Orca’s sardine run 2017 caused quite a stir.

Not only were there 4 of them, there were 3 visibly teaching a calf hunting tactics.

Watching a common dolphin swim for it’s life was something to behold.

Celebrating it getting away inshore was another thing.

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Sardine Run update day 38.

Sardine Run 2017 has been nothing short of exhilarating and adrenaline filled for us here at Offshore Africa and it is not over yet by any means!!!!!

Here is a short video clip of what is still going on here with us at Offshore Africa in Port St John’s.

Mother Nature has graced us with absolutely incredible sightings this year and we will start to post some of these for you.

We have spent time with many Brydes Whales, whether sneaking in or making themselves visible to start with on the action.

Orca’s teaching a young calf hunting tactics.

Bull sharks in on the action.

Very brave and determined Dusky sharks in no way fazed about our presence in the water.

Spectacular Humpback whales and their breaching.

Sailfish in on the action.

Super pods of common dolphin, a sight to behold.

Scuba diving with Ragged tooth sharks too many to count

The list just goes on and on………………….and of course the famous silver fish known as Sardines, just to top it all off.

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Sardine Run evening fun – check what our clients get up to after an insanely exciting day on sardine run ocean safari 2017.

Traditional evenings spent with our local dancers.

Traditional evening true African style braai.

After an incredible full day out on the ocean, our clients still have the energy to dance with our local young dancers who provide a talented display of traditional dancing and music.

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Sardine Run 2018 bookings are open. Please get in touch if you are keen to experience this exciting event on the marine calendar.

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Captured thru lens during our boat Offshore 1 launch through the surf.

It’s not everyday that whilst you are negotiating the surf launch at the start of day, sardine run 2017, that you have a visitor watching you.

So which do you look at first?  The fin or the surf and ocean ahead of you?

Well the surf and ocean of course but one wonders if it were not for the camera, did any of our clients see it?

Questions that come to mind are size, species, curiosity to be where the boat is launching and many other interesting facts.

Check out this new image

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Offshore Africa land, sea & air adventures sardine run 2017 is in full swing here at our permanent base in Port St John’s, Wild Coast, South Africa.

The humpback whales have been giving us quite the show with their displays thus far.  Spy hopping, sailing, double & almost triple breaches, it has been truly great.

Lots of shark sightings, 4 species in 1 day, that being Bull shark, blacktip, dusky & bronze whaler have added to all the excitement.

Large pods of common dolphins & bottle nose dolphins have showed themselves.

A giant petrel feeding on a dead penguin was quite the unusual sighting.

Tzulu and the Blade Runner gyro copter have added an element of excitement and adventure.

The cold fronts have started coming in more regularly and today the water temperature is sitting between 19 degrees C and 20 degrees C, with quite the south westerly wind having pulled in from 4am this morning.

Thanks to our good friend Dave for all the drone footage, aerial footage of the surf launches, sightseeing spots and the spectacular Wild coast scenery have all added to an amazing start to the 2017 season.

The social scene has been truly great and our clients have had the opportunity to eat at many a different place in town, with lots of spectacular food for all taste buds.

We are only 10 days into the season but already we have happy smiling, tired faces with many a story being shared and showed on laptops at the end of the day.

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