Protea Banks is rated as one of the world's best shark diving spots, situated approximately 1.5 hours drive from Durban. Diving at Protea Banks is an advanced dive and every diver should have done at least 20 dives. Protea Banks lies 8 kilometers offshore from Shelly Beach. Here divers have the opportunity to see large schools of pelagic fish, many rays like the Spotted Eagle and Manta rays, three species of Hammerheads, Bull Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Ragged Tooth Sharks Threshers, Coppers, Duskies Sand Sharks and the occasional Great White in their natural environment. Depending on the season one can also see dolphins and whales.
Visibility varies from 5 to 40 meters, and the water temperature in summer is 24+ degrees Celsius and in winter not colder than 19 degrees Celsius. The depths vary between 30 and 40 meters and one must be an experienced diver for these often 4 knot mid-water drift dives. This is adventure diving at it's best.
Packages: 1-Night/2-Dives, B&B from ZAR425.00 2-Nights/3-Dives, B&B from ZAR660.00 3-Nights/5-Dives, B&B from ZAR1035.00
Discounts available for groups.
25% non refundable deposit to secure booking.
Balance payable 14 days before arrival.
No refunds for bookings cancelled within 14 days of arrival date.
A 10% administration fee is charged to cover costs.
Rates valid until 30 November 2005.
All rates are subject to change without notice.
Expect a 10% max increase for 2006.
All prices are per person sharing.
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