Aliwal reef snorkeling excursions on the Umkomaas coast, near Durban

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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 1 hr
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 10 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

An example of rich bio-diversity, explore an underwater oasis and swim with some of the reef's most misunderstood hunters on Aliwal snorkelling excursions on the Kwa-Zulu Natal coast.

Rated as one of the top 10 reefs in the world, Aliwal is a  hotspot for breeding apex predators and colourful coral residents. A 3km marine reserve with multiple snorkelling sites, explore this stunning natural landscape without any need for previous experience or expensive gear.

Location
A 30-minute drive from central Durban, Blue Ocean dive centre is situated in the small village of Umkomaas. Using rubber dinghies to access the dive Sites, the ride out to sea is around 7km from the Mkomazi River mouth which takes about 10-15mins.

Activity
Choose from 5 different sites along the Aliwal reef. Swim with placid nurse sharks and discover coral critters or go on the hunt for ragged-tooth shark teeth on the sandbanks, swimming with dolphins and rays.

Conditions
Ocean temperatures fluctuate between 17°C (June/July) and 27°C (Feb). Avg throughout the year: 23°C.
Seasonal sightings include:

-December to May – Tiger sharks
-December to February – Whale sharks
-Late May to November – Ragged tooth sharks
-May to November – Humpback whales

Offer Description

Aliwal reef snorkelling excursion on the Kwa-Zulu Natal coast in Umkomaas.

Activity requirements

Parental consent required for unaccompanied minors

Special terms

Date, duration and dive site subject to change, depending on tides and weather conditions.

8 divers per dingy + 3 dinghies per dive.

Included
  • Snorkeling guide
  • All necessary equipment
Excluded
  • Pick up ( R 850.00 for 3 people within 1 hr of dive centre)
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Sun cream
  • Towel
  • GoPro
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Meeting point
1 Reynold Street, Umkomaas, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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  • 5 / 5

A life experience!

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Shark snorkeling

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Was wonderful