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Sardine run with Offshore Africa

Debbie Smith — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:40:21 +0000

Sardine run with Offshore Africa

What we love about our annual sardine run is the many incredible video clips & reels that are constantly shared with us by our superbly talented clients. These constantly remind us of this amazing event of Nature known as the Sardine Run.

Here is a recent brilliant clip done by @pj_kotze_cine . Check out his website https://www.pjkotze.com/photography for more of his adventures.

The Sardine Run grips every person that has ever taken part in this ocean adventure. Months, if not years after people have joined this trip, incredible videos & images continue to be shared and flood social media.

It is a lifetime experience, an eye-opening experience and an experience never to be forgotten.

It is NOT just for divers. It is for snorkelers, it is also for people that have a passion for the ocean but prefer to remain topside. It is a photographers dream trip. It is an all-in-one trip for so many different kinds of people.

We have a saying that has been quoted world over……. for those of us that work with the sardine run, we’ve got to keep coming back , we’ve got to keep doing it because we are too scared that we may miss out on something that may never ever be experienced again in our lifetime.

It is the annual sardine run in South Africa. A true ocean adventure. A bucket list trip.

Our website https://offshoreportstjohns.com/sardine-run/ explains exactly how things work. What you need to do to prepare yourself for the trip. We explain misconceptions and we explain the bait ball hype.

We look forward to seeing you one day if you have not already joined us.

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Safari options

Debbie Smith — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 13:03:47 +0000

Safari options

Offshore Africa is proud to announce that we are now able to offer you a variety of amazing safari options within central Southern Africa.

These can be as an add-on to your sardine run package with us or as a stand-alone trip.

Highlights are :

GREAT, GREAT MIGRATION TRIP

The sardine wildlife ‘migration’ is actually still relatively mysterious, although there are, of course, theories.

This is an event for everyone to enjoy – be it bird watchers, marine-life enthusiasts, experienced divers, snorkellers or simply joining as a passenger on the boat.

Experience the Sardine Run beneath the waves or above. Either way it has been described as one of the greatest marine spectacles on earth.

The great Serengeti wildebeest migration is the movement of vast numbers of the Serengeti’s wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra, and smaller numbers of Grant’s gazelle, Thomson’s gazelle, eland and impala.These move in an annual pattern which is fairly predictable. They migrate throughout the year, constantly seeking fresh grazing and, it’s now thought, better quality water.

The GREAT GREAT Migration, – come and experience both ocean and land migrations.

UGANDA GORILLA TREKKING

The 6 Days Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari takes you to Kibale National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The prime safari activities include the gorilla tracking and chimpanzee trekking.

Encountering the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitats and the chimpanzees, our closest relatives is very rewarding.

The heritage tours to the Amabere caves and the adventurous hike to the Fort Portal Crater lake field not forgetting Eco tours in Bigodi wetland sanctuary combine to generate ultimate Africa safari memories.

KWAZULU-NATAL BIG 5 SAFARI

Bayala Private Safari Lodge and Camp is a welcoming and affordable safari lodge situated in a ‘Big 5’ game reserve just 3 hours north of Durban, South Africa, in the ancient kingdom of Zululand.

Vast and enchanting, the Bayala wilderness forms part of and traverses a 12 000 ha area of a 30 000 ha private safari and conservation heartland providing outstanding wildlife safaris in South Africa where all of Africa’s wildlife greats roam free.

Twice-daily safaris bring spectacular sightings of lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino in their natural world, along with cheetah, zebra, giraffe and a remarkable variety of other wildlife.

Family-friendly and open-hearted, Bayala welcomes guests to two independently run lodges, each with 24 rooms offering all the essential comforts.

At Bayala life is lived with homespun finesse, and the lodges provide chic lounges and bars, dining areas both indoors and out under star-sprinkled skies, and a pool deck that keeps close company with the wilderness.

Rehabilitation of wilderness and restoration of wildlife are Bayala’s highest priorities.

Guests have a privileged window into conservation-in-action, and are offered the opportunity to participate hands-on activities such as the de-horning of rhino.

Green living and sustainability are also prized, and guests are invited into our earth-friendly way of life

We have SO many more options to choose from, with a further 2 incredible safari options coming soon.

Be sure to visit our website https://offshoreportstjohns.com/tours-category/safari-options

We do realize that there is so much to do and see when visiting Africa. It’s time to maximize your trip time here and enjoy the many worlds and faces that Africa has to offer.

Planning your trip to Africa is easy when you know what you want to do, where & when.

From ocean to bush………Africa is waiting for you and so are we.https://offshoreportstjohns.com/safari-booking-form/?key=Great%20Great%20Migration

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Offshore Africa in the Sunday Times travel magazine & September is tourism month

Debbie Smith — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:28:57 +0000

Offshore Africa in the Sunday Times travel magazine & September is tourism month

What a special time for us at Offshore Africa featuring in not 1 but 2 amazing media articles this month. We are so blown away!!!

We feature in the Sunday Times travel magazine released 12th September 2021. The magazine is a feature within the Sunday Times newspaper.

Special thanks to the incredibly brave Thembalethu Zulu from Sunday Times travel magazine for joining Offshore Africa for the sardine run 2021 season. https://offshoreportstjohns.com/sardine-run/

Her story is inspiring and written from the heart and is just so amazing!!!

Thanks again to ECPTA (Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism agency) for putting the adventure together with us https://visiteasterncape.co.za/.

We love what we do and we love introducing people to our world. Making a difference, no matter how large or small, is always at the forefront of our hearts and minds and our annual sardine run is such a passion for us in being able to do all of this and more…..

Special thanks, as always, to our incredible team that work with us each season, our eye in the sky, our in-water guides, our spotters and our base crew. Simply amazing!!

Once again, special thanks to the entire team at Port St Johns River Lodge for making it all so easy and wonderful for our clients and our crew on a daily basis https://portstjohnsriverlodge.co.za/

You all rock!!

Sardine run 2021 in Port St Johns

Sardine run 2021

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In the media

Debbie Smith — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:58:16 +0000

In the media with Offshore Africa Port St Johns and the sardine run

Offshore Africa features in the September edition of the SkyWays – Airlink September 2021 magazine.

Special thanks to Elise Kirsten for a brilliantly written article. It was an enormous pleasure to spend time with you and to work with you again for your second visit with us during our annual sardine run https://offshoreportstjohns.com/sardine-run/

An extra special thanks goes to ECPTA (Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism agency) https://visiteasterncape.co.za/

for showcasing our business and our passion – the annual sardine run in South Africa.

Special thanks, as always, to Port St Johns River Lodge and all their amazing staff, who have successfully hosted our clients in excess of 10 years in Port St Johns during our annual sardine run. https://portstjohnsriverlodge.co.za/

September is tourism month in South Africa and what perfect timing for the release of these articles.

Offshore Africa is featured in the September issue of SkyWays – Airlink magazine

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Adventure dive travel

Debbie Smith — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 19:40:51 +0000

Adventure dive travel – What you are missing during our winter months each year.

Thank you to our client Philipp Oppermann for sharing these stunning images captured from sardine run 2018.

A day in the life of our winter months and the annual South African sardine run.

Come and join us during our winter months and experience the great sardine migration .

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