Dolphins and whales are considered to be the “Big Two” of the sea. There are several licensed operators on the North Coast who can take you out to sea to get a close up view of these beautiful and mysterious animals. While dolphin viewings are a daily occurrence, you will be extremely fortunate to spot a Minke or a Shy Fin Whale. Humpback and Southern Right Whales are much more demonstrative and therefore can regularly be seen from shore. Their journey takes them north to breed off the coast of Mozambique during June and July. They can be seen returning in September and October to their feeding grounds in the southern ocean. Knowledgeable tour guides will provide fascinating information about the marine life, including sharks, turtles and manta rays, to further enrich your experience.
Scuba Diving
Three artificial reefs created by the Oceanographic Research Institute (based at uShaka Marine World) offer divers an opportunity to view a wide variety of marine life. During the 1990’s, the Fantao (an old Portuguese prawn trawler), and T-barge (a decommissioned floating crane) were towed out to sea and sunk. In addition to this, The Fame sunk in these waters in 2000, thereby making the third reef. These reefs have led to the discovery of three new species of Electric Ray, Moray Eel and Cardinal Fish. Sheffield Reef, Tiffany’s Reef, Big Bream Reef and Lemon Fish Reef provide additional scuba diving spots. The best months to dive on the North Coast are April to July, as these months provide the most consistent chance of good visibility.
Fat Traxx Quad Biking Adventures
Explore the KwaZulu Natal North Coast on the back of a quad bike. The 1-hour out ride in Ballito is a breathtaking off-road ride that meanders across four private sugar estates and is customised to suit the needs of both beginner and advanced riders. Riders have the opportunity to go places where the general public cannot go and see places of spectacular beauty in a unique and thrilling way. At the halfway mark, we stop at a magnificent viewpoint that looks out to the Dolphin Coast and have a short break to take in the amazing surrounds. We accommodate groups from 2 people to 200 people depending on your requirements at a rate of R350 per person. Pre-booking is essential. Tel: 082 4775 837
Sky Adventures
Sky Adventures, based in Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa provides the following aviation experiences: Hot air balloon rides, Gyrocopter flights, Helicopter rides, Skydive and tandem, skydive jumps, Microlight flights, Bi-plane aerobatic flights, Paragliding and tandem paragliding flights, Air charters - private and executive, Wedding and Proposal Packages. Sky Adventures caters for any occasion and will custom design your corporate and private aviation flight experience to your requirements.
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