Tourism information page from the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency about the annual Sardine Run
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Source domain: visiteasterncape.co.za
Collected on 7 October 2026
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Sardine Run trip and expedition
Visitors can book a marine adventure during the Sardine Run season, including opportunities to dive, observe marine wildlife and join expeditions run by dive charter companies along the Eastern Cape coastline.
- Who it is for
- Divers, wildlife photographers, marine enthusiasts, nature observers and other visitors
- How to act on it
- Book a trip through one of the listed tour operators, including Raggy Charters / The Baywatch Project, Southern Cross Cruises, St Francis Safaris or Offshore Africa. The page provides operator phone numbers, email addresses and websites.
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Book your trip now and embark on a journey of discovery during the thrilling Sardine Run season.
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Where: Visitors seeking Sardine Run experiences along the Eastern Cape coastline and Wild Coast · Eastern Cape coastline, Wild Coast
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Eastern Cape, Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City
Key Takeaways
- Sardine Run 2026
- Annual migration along the Eastern Cape coast from May to July
- Early-season viewing around Gqeberha and East London
- May to July viewing around Coffee Bay, Port St Johns and Mboyti
- Expeditions operate along the Wild Coast
- Tour operators include Raggy Charters / The Baywatch Project, Southern Cross Cruises, St Francis Safaris and Offshore Africa
- Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA)
- Raggy Charters / The Baywatch Project
- Southern Cross Cruises
- St Francis Safaris
- Offshore Africa