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Celebrate Diverse Travel’s new African portfolio with these incredible offers
As announced on Scubaverse yesterday, UK-based Tour Operator Diverse Travel have recently expanded their African portfolio and opened a new office in South Africa. Here are some incredible new South Africa offers to celebrate!
South Africa | 9 nights | Aliwal Shoal Diving + Cape Town Explorer
Perfect for combining diving the famous Aliwal Shoal with two baited shark dives and discovering the delights of Cape Town.
Price: £1,720 per person based on sharing a twin/double room, including:
- Return international flights to Durban return from Cape Town on Emirates (via Dubai)
- 6 nights’ Full Board in twin/double room, Blue Ocean Resort, Umkomaas
- 8 dives: 6 Aliwal Shoal reef dives (2-tank morning trips) + 2 Baited Shark dives
- Round trip airport transfers from Durban King Shaka International Airport
- One-way domestic flight Durban to Cape Town
- 3 days’ Cape Town car hire (Avis VW Polo TSI B Plus + GPS)
- 3 nights’ B&B, Suite, Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel, Cape Town
- Government taxes
- Full ATOL Protection
Price does not include daily conservation levy of R114 (approx. £7).
These offers must be booked before 30 September 2017.
Travel must take place before 31 December 2017.
See all Diverse Travel special offers here
South Africa | 9 nights | Aliwal Shoal Diving + Big Five Game Viewing at Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve
Tick that bucket list ‘must do’ and come diving in Aliwal Shoal then drive to see the Big Five Game and discover what makes South Africa so special.
Price: £1,860 per person based on sharing a twin/double room, including:
- Return international flights to Durban on Emirates (via Dubai)
- 6 nights’ Full Board in twin/double room, Blue Ocean Resort, Umkomaas
- 8 dives: 6 Aliwal Shoal reef dives (2-tank morning trips) + 2 Baited Shark dives
- Round trip airport transfers from Durban King Shaka International Airport
- 3 days’ car hire (Avis VW Polo TSI B Plus + GPS)
- 3 nights’ B&B in twin/double Luxury Tent, Falaza Game Park & Spa
- 2 x morning guided game drive, Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve
- Government taxes
- Full ATOL Protection
Price does not include daily conservation levy of R114 (approx. £7).
These offers must be booked before 30 September 2017.
Travel must take place before 31 December 2017.
See all Diverse Travel special offers here
South Africa | 9 nights | Aliwal Shoal Diving + Great White Cage Diving, Cape Town
The best of both worlds; diving the iconic Aliwal Shoal and then onto the great magnet of South Africa, cage diving with great whites!
Price: £1999 per person based on sharing a twin/double room, including:
- Return international flights to Durban return from Cape Town on Emirates (via Dubai)
- 6 nights’ Full Board in twin/double room, Blue Ocean Resort, Umkomaas
- 8 dives: 6 Aliwal Shoal reef dives (2-tank morning trips) + 2 Baited Shark Dives
- Round trip airport transfers from Durban King Shaka International Airport
- One-way domestic flight Durban to Cape Town
- 3 days’ Cape Town car hire (Avis VW Polo TSI B Plus + GPS)
- 3 nights’ B&B, Mountain Facing Room, Quayside Hotel, Simon’s Town (Cape Town)
- 2 Seal Island Cage Dive Trips
- Government taxes
- Full ATOL Protection
Price does not include daily conservation levy of R114 (approx. £7).
These offers must be booked before 30 September 2017.
Travel must take place before 31 December 2017.
See all Diverse Travel special offers here
South Africa | 11 nights |Aliwal Shoal + Ponta do Ouro (Mozambique) Shark and Big Fish Dive Combo + Big Five Game Viewing at Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve
Shark and tiger shark dives, big fish dives, private game park and spa and guided game drive. Just wow!
Price: £2,499 per person based on sharing a twin/double room, including:
- Return international flights to Durban on Emirates (via Dubai)
- 4 nights’ Half Board in twin/double room at Scuba Addicts, Umkomaas
- 6 dives: 4 Shark dives + 2 Tiger Shark dives, Aliwal Shoal
- 4 nights’ Half Board in twin/double room at Scuba Addicts, Ponta do Ouro
- 8 dives: 8 Shark & Big Fish Dives, Ponta do Ouro
- 3 nights’ B&B in twin/double Luxury Tent, Falaza Private Game Park & Spa
- 2 x morning guided game drive, Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve
- All transfers according to this itinerary (vehicle + driver provided)
- Government taxes
- Full ATOL Protection
Price does not include daily conservation levy of R114 (approx. £7) for Aliwal Shoal, R20 (approx. £1.5) Maritime Tax for diving in Ponta do Ouro Marine Reserve.
These offers must be booked before 30 September 2017.
Travel must take place before 31 December 2017.
See all Diverse Travel special offers here
South Africa | 9 nights | Aliwal Shoal Diving + Big Five Luxury Game Viewing at Kapama Game Reserve, Kruger National Park
Just the name of Kruger National Park conjures magical images. One of Africa’s largest game reserves here are the Big Five; lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos. And then the diving!
£2,599 per person based on sharing a twin/double room, including:
- Return international flights to Durban return from Johannesburg on Emirates (via Dubai)
- 6 nights’ Full Board in twin/double room, Blue Ocean Resort, Umkomaas
- 8 dives: 6 Aliwal Shoal reef dives (2-tank morning trips) + 2 Baited Shark dives
- Round trip airport transfers from Durban King Shaka International Airport
- One-way domestic flight Durban to Nelspruit
- 3 days’ car hire (Avis VW Polo TSI B Plus + GPS)
- 3 nights’ Full Board in twin/double Standard Room, River Lodge, Kapama Game Reserve & spa in the Kruger National Park
- 2 days of guided game drives (2 drives per day), Kapama Game Reserve
- One-way domestic flight Nelspruit to Johannesburg
- Government taxes
- Full ATOL Protection
Price does not include daily conservation levy of R114 (approx. £7).
These offers must be booked before 30 September 2017.
Travel must take place before 31 December 2017.
For more information or to book, call Diverse Travel on Freephone 0800 915 4436, email info@diversetravel.co.uk or visit www.diversetravel.co.uk.
Gear News
Go anywhere with Stahlsac
Stahlsac dive bags and travel luggage are built for our community of divers, surfers, kayakers and outdoor explorers who need bags that are constructed with durability, toughness, and the highest quality the industry has ever seen. We were founded by one man determined to build better watersports and dive bags, and today, that mission is carried on by many. Adventure doesn’t just present itself; it requires discovery. When we design dive bags, we make sure they are tough enough for you to explore in all conditions—warm and cold, wet and dry—to the nearest and farthest reaches of the earth. And for those times you want to push the boundaries of adventure, Stahlsac dive bags make sure you can truly GO ANYWHERE.
Abyss Duffels
Made to be your partner-in-crime on every adventure, Stahlsac’s Abyss Duffels protects your gear from Mother Nature’s worst. Tough and 100% waterproof with double-TPU nylon material that shrugs off daily wear-and-tear, and RF-welded seams further boost the bag’s potential for lifelong exploring. Get Wet. Get Lost. Go Anywhere with Abyss.
- A weatherproof duffel for trips, travel, and adventure
- Ultra-durable double-TPU nylon protects your gear
- Material repels water and keeps your equipment dry
- RF-welded seams are flush, tough, and waterproof
- Removable straps transform duffel into backpack
- Zippered internal stow compartments carry essentials
- External zippered flap is easy to open and close
- Welded external handles make transporting a breeze
Panama Mesh Backpack
The most copied design in scuba diving, the Stahlsac Panama Mesh Backpack is the “original” design and features two high-density foam padded shoulder straps, extra durable polyester mesh, duffel bag handles and our unique zippered dry pocket inside that combines with a wet pocket outside. The bottom’s built from reinforced 18-gauge PVC nylon to combat the wear and tear of your active coastal lifestyle, and, as a bonus in every bag, we supply a 12″ x 12″ mesh drawstring satchel for extra stowing utility. Pack up your beach kit and go.
- Density foam padded shoulder straps
- Outside wet/dry pockets
- 2 Carry handles
- Tough, snag-resistant polyester mesh
- Reinforced PVC bottom
For more information about Stahlsac bags, visit www.stahlsac.com/dive-bags.
Sea & Sea is the home of Stahlsac and other leading diving brands in the UK.
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