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Port St Johns, Wild Coast · Every June to July
The sardine run
Billions of sardines move up the coast with dolphins, sharks, whales and gannets feeding in bait balls.
237 days until the next window
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Durban or Umtata for June 1 to July 31, 2027, round trips of 5 to 10 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Book at least five sea days; some days the run does not show.
- Water is 17 to 20 C; a 5 mm wetsuit and seasickness tablets are essential.
- Mthatha airport is about two hours from Port St Johns; Durban is five to six hours south along the N2.
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