The Cost of Shark Diving in South Africa
Where can I go shark diving in South Africa?
In South Africa, the first and most famous is Gansbaai, a small town located 165 kilometers southeast of Cape Town. From here, it’s a short boat trip to Dyer Island, known for having one of the world’s largest populations of great white shark.
How much does it cost to cage dive with great whites in South Africa?
In South Africa, the prices vary considerably in high or low season. During high season, when there is much more white shark action around Cape Town, you’ll pay $259 a person for a morning trip. During the low season the same trip is only $185 a person.
How much does scuba diving cost in South Africa?
You can dive to 30m with an Instructor. This is an Adventures In Deep Dive – basically the start of your PADI Advanced Open Water Course. The cost is R1500-00 per person, per dive and includes a reef dive on PROTEA BANKS, use of equipment and an Instructor diving with you.
Where can I snorkel in Durban?
Besides being one of Durban’s most popular beaches to learn to surf and enjoy a family day on the beach, Vetch’s Pier is a well know snorkeling spot, right in the heart of Durban. Just further South is the Harbour wall, possibly one of Durban’s best kept snorkeling secrets.
Where is the best shark diving in South Africa?
Here are the 10 top shark dives in Southern Africa in order of popularity:
- Great White Shark Breaching Trip.
- Manta Ray dive in Zavora.
- Whale Shark Snorkel in Tofo.
- Bull Shark Dive at Protea Banks.
- Hammerhead Sharks at Protea Banks.
- Ragged tooth Shark Dive at Aliwal Shoal.
- Blue and Mako Shark Dive in False Bay.
How safe is shark cage diving in South Africa?
Your adrenaline is sure to pump as you come almost face to face with the sea’s most awesome predators. Shark cage diving is absolutely safe and you need not have any diving experience at all. Just before you start, you’ll receive a short course on general safety and the use of the equipment and you’re good to go.
When can you shark dive in South Africa?
In general, the best time of the year to view the Great White Sharks in the Gansbaai area is between June and September when the visibility in the water is at its best and many migrating sharks come to spend a few months around Dyer Island.
How much would a great white shark cost?
Based on financial Analysis Values, a Single Great White Shark is estimated at $1.08M. In History, it is known that , nobody has ever taken the time to conduct a resource valuation for sharks.
