We traveled to South Africa to witness the annual Sardine Run, a spectacular natural phenomenon that occurs from May through July. During this time, billions of sardines spawn in the cool waters of the Agulhas Bank and migrate northward along the east coast. This migration attracts a diverse range of marine predators, including sharks, dolphins, and diving birds.
Observing these creatures in their natural habitat is a truly unique experience. The sardines swim in massive shoals, sometimes stretching for kilometers. As the predators feed on the sardines, they create a chaotic feeding frenzy. It is an incredible sight to behold.
The Humpback Whale surprised me by how close it got to us. It was a fantastic moment. I wish I could have taken a better picture without my fin in it. 😂
Awesome!
Thanks!
You bet. 🙂
Such a beautiful pic and post. Thanks for sharing.
Would be an incredible experience to be that close to a humpback whale. Thank you for sharing!
I was struck by one of the whale’s fins, it’s truly astonishing to witness the agility of such large creatures.
Oh wow! That seems a lucky strike!
It kinda hurt. lol! But there are not many people that can say they got smacked by a humpback whale. 🙂
Ouch! No doubt that you are in a small minority. Now that’s a fish tale!
LOL! Fish Tale!
😁🎣
Being in real life adventures, not merely on screens, is so much more exciting… so much more fun actually being in the pictures whenever possible. Most of my adventures in life were photos not taken. I really like all the fins in your last photo. It’s like a signature saying ‘I was there’. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog post and leave a comment. I completely agree with you that real-life adventures are much more exciting than anything we can experience on screens. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the fins in the last photo.
Wow..
I’m from South Africa❤️
I feel honored
Welcome to South Africa 🇿🇦
Thanks! Such a fun and interesting place to visit.
My friend is on a sardine run near Mexico now. She is loving it!
Good to hear about the Mexican sardine run. It’s been on my list for a while.
Cool experience!
This is so cool! That whale photo is fantastic .