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Blue Wilderness Dive Expeditions

Scottburgh · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Center type

Dive Shop

Gas support

Nitrox

Access type

Boat

Equipment rental

Full

Highlights

  • Annual sardine run expeditions
  • National Geographic featured
  • Oceanic encounters

Services & capabilities

Boat dives
Shore dives
Night dives
Technical diving
Rebreather support
Sidemount
Freediving
Snorkeling
Underwater scooter (DPV)
House reef
Equipment servicing
Photography support
Private guides
Kids friendly
Training pool
Restaurant

Courses & Training

Professional courses

About this center

Sardine run expeditions and oceanic encounters near Aliwal Shoal.

Blue Wilderness offers expedition-style diving focused on the annual sardine run and oceanic encounters. Based near Aliwal Shoal, they run multi-day sardine run expeditions June-July and year-round shark diving. National Geographic featured operation.

Opening Hours & Season

Open year-round

Accommodation & Logistics

Pickup service
Airport transfer
Accessible facilities
Adaptive diving

Frequently Asked Questions

Sardine run?+

Annual June-July migration with bait balls, dolphins, sharks, whales, and gannets — nature's greatest spectacle.

When to visit?+

Sardine run June-July, sharks year-round, whale season June-November.

Experience needed?+

Advanced certification recommended for sardine run expeditions.

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