Every year in June and July the world's greatest marine migration takes place off the South African Wild Coast. Millions of sardines follow the cold winter currents moving north toward the warm Indian Ocean, bringing with them thousands of predators: dolphins, sharks, whales, seals and marine birds. Join us in summer 2009 when we search the waters of South Africa for sardine bait balls along with the marine birds, dolphins, whales, seals and sharks - follow the hunters!

We will begin our trip in Cape Town, a city dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys. We will visit the famous Cape Peninsula, enjoy a taste of many of South Africa's tastiest wines at the local vineyards and have a chance to cage dive with Great Whites...or if you aren't interested in the cage diving, witness Great White breaching. After four thrilling nights in Cape Town, we will head to the site of the Sradine Run for our once in a lifetime adventure! After 8 adrenaline packed days, we will continue to the Phinda Forest Lodge where we will get to spend our final days in South Africa on safari!

DATES:
Depart Denver Friday, June 26th, 2009
Return to Denver Saturday, July 11th, 2009

COST INCLUDES:

• Internal Africa Flights
• 3 nights accommodations in Cape Town with breakfasts
• Cape Peninsula & Vineyard Tour Cape Town
• Great White Shark Cage Diving OR breaching trip
• Table MOuntain Trip in Cape Town
• All Transfers
• 9 nights accommodations at the Sardine Run
• 8 days of snorkeling/diving or alternate activity as determined by conditions (74% snorkeling/25% diving)
• Meals - Full or packed breakfast, light lunch & refreshments on boat and 3 course dinners
• 3 nights accommodations at Phinda Forest Lodge with all meals and drinks
• Vehicle safari at Phinda Forest
  

TOTAL COST: $7695/person

OPTIONAL BOTSWANA CYCLE SAFARI EXTENSION: $2195/person
July 11 thru 15th, 2009

In the remote eastern corner of Botswana, at the confluence of the Limpopo and Shashe rivers, lies an area known historically as the Tuli enclave - a diverse wilderness of savanna, riverine forests, marshland, open plains and sandstone outcrops. It is here that the largest of the Rattray Reserves is located - Mashatu Game Reserve. Mashatu is the home of no less than seven of Africa's giants: The African elephant, the lion, giraffe, the baobab tree, the eland, the ostrich, and the kori bustard. It is fitting therefore, that some 75,000 acres of pristine game land, be set aside for these unique, prodiious features of this exhilarating continent.

The SEAL Cycle Safari is a unique and thrilling new look at interacting with the inhabitants of the wild bush on their level. See some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. Enjoy authentic, professionally-catered Africa cuisine around a camp fire. Then fall asleep while listening to the unique sounds of the wild beneath the star filled African sky. All the while under the attentive watch and care of the SEAL team. Join SEAL Expeditions for hte ultimate natural phenomenon of the Sardine Run and BIG 5 Safari Experience!

OPTIONAL EXTENSION INCLUDES:

• 1 night accommodation in Johannesburg
• Roundtrip ground transfers to Botswana
• 3 nights Wilderness Accommodations (sleeping under the stars)
• 3 days of cycle safari int he morning and vehilce safari in the afternoon w/SEAL guides trackers and support team
• All meals and equipment (bike & helmet)

NOT INCLUDED:

• International Air (into Cape Town and out of Johannesburg)
• Meals and beverages not specified
• Dive/snorkel equipment
• Beverages on Sardine Run
• Gratuities
• Trip Insurance

NOTE:
We are limiting this trip to 14 spots only! Don't miss out on the chance of a lifetime to experience "The Greatest Shoal on Earth"! A $1000 non-refundable depost is required to sign up with final payments due 120 days from date of departure.

International air from Denver to Cape Town and out of Johannesburg approximately $2200 (as of January 2008). United Mileage Award Seats available on South African Air. Please call us for assistance setting up your international air.