Annual Sardine Run

Start: 06/01/2009 - 10:35
End: 07/10/2009 - 10:35

Event Description:
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Between the months of May and July in South Africa, millions upon millions of sardines travel north from the cold oceans off South Africa's Cape Point to KwaZulu-Natal. This annual Sardine Run doesn't only attract curious humans, it also brings in the predators from far and wide to take advantage of the buffet.

Birds, dolphins, sharks, whales and game fish all arrive right on time to gorge on sardines for breakfast, lunch and dinner in an forgettable show for those on the shoreline.

This incredible migration is even visible from a satellite and the massive shoals stretch for up to fifteen kilometres in length, three and a half
kilometres wide and nearly forty metres deep.

The Sardine Run takes place along the northern Eastern Cape and southern
KwaZulu-Natal coastlines
of South
Africa.Many tour companies and accommodation offerings feature specials around this time. Imagine scuba diving with the sardines or snorkelling amongst the feeding predators.

Visit the Sardine Run website for more info or a book a GoTravel24 package today.

 
 
 
 

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