Tidal Tao Snorkeling Safaris

Tidal Tao Snorkeling Safaris

Tidal Tao Snorkeling Safaris
5
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Great, safe, fun and amazing experience for the entire family. If you can swim, we can teach you to snorkel. Hundreds of fish, corals and if you're lucky Octopus, Nudibranchs and amazing ocean life. We have been amazed at this wilderness that is right on our doorstep. We have found tidal pools filled with corals and unusual creatures, watched dolphins surfing the back line, been awed by whales breaching offshore and been very chuffed with ourselves for finding secret coves and bays where you're unlikely to see a single soul....And all this in the bustling holiday capital of South Africa! We were surprised and sure you will be too. If you're a visitor to the North Coast and wondering what to do / looking for things to do in Ballito or Salt Rock, then you should consider joining us on one of our Snorkeling Safaris - If you can swim, we can teach you to Snorkel. It's simple, safe and loads of fun for the whole family. Not to be missed.
Ballito, South Africa
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Caryn Witthoft
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa4 contributions
May 2023 • Family
My brother and I went for the morning snorkel.
We had Ethan as our guide and he was incredible! 100%
Written 8 May 2023
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Dr Ismail
5 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We had an absolutely amazing introduction to snorkeling with Michelle as our guide (Discover Snorkel Safari). She was very kind and knowledgeable and taught us all the basics, as well as pointed out some beautiful marine life in the tidal pool for us view. We were amazed at how much there was to see in the tidal pool - colorful corals and hundreds of fish! Hot chocolate on the beach after the session was a bonus treat :) I'd recommend this experience to any person looking for a new local hobby.
Written 20 September 2022
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Louis H
Hermanus, South Africa3 contributions
Jun 2021
Amazing experience. The number of fish and marine life was impressive. The diving experience deserves 5 stars.
Written 13 June 2021
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Laura
Nelspruit, South Africa2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Very enthusiastic and informative. We learned a lot about marine life, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The equipment was clean. We felt safe.
Written 31 January 2020
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Cody Levitt
Dubai, United Arab Emirates8 contributions
Jan 2020
Great family activity, very educational and Michy was so enthusiastic about her job and educating my family and I on all the different marine life within the tidal pool. It was great that you could swim around and explore the tidal pool for yourself. Highly recommended
Michy also has a GoPro and takes pictures of you swimming around and exploring the marine life for future memories to look back on.
Written 18 January 2020
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Waggy1610
Paternoster, South Africa337 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
We took a party of 6 to snorkel with Michelle today. She is so enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, and hospitable that it was going to be a hit no matter what. The water was crowded and murky, but we had a blast. This is a really fun thing to do, especially if you have not snorkelled before and want to try it. It's safe, in a tidal pool and very relaxing. Coffee at Salt Cafe was the cherry on top of an awesome outing. 5 stars!!
Written 30 December 2019
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Sightsee12512449612
1 contribution
Oct 2019
Michelle from Tidal Toa was so amazing. This was definitely something I would recommend to anyone who visits Ballito. She took loads of underwater and above water pics on the day. Will treasure this memory forever.
Written 28 October 2019
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Thanks so much for your kind review and so chuffed you enjoyed your time with snorkeling with us!! Hope to see you underwater with us again soon :)
Written 29 October 2019
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AndyLawler
Centurion, South Africa136 contributions
Sep 2019
Before leaving for Ballito, I looked at this site on Trip Advisor thinking, why would I need a guide? I have been a diver for 50 years. I know now why people from all over the world are so happy to give a 5-star rating to Tidal Tao. I had the best time snorkelling with Erin in the gullies. She brought the corals and the smaller animals to light, like Nudibranches and feather-duster corals. I am so happy I did this, that every time I get to Ballito from now on, I will contact these fine people.
Thank you all again for making my experience memorable.
Written 20 September 2019
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Thobile
2 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
I went on a fantastic snorkel safari in Ballito with Tidal Tao. This activity was our holiday highlight. Fantastic professional and friendly service!!
Written 29 August 2019
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Thank you so much for your support, we love hearing this kind of feedback :) Hope to see you in the water again soon!
Written 31 August 2019
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HugheyP M
35 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Great start to our morning! Erin, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable and patient in explaining everything and guiding us around the tidal pool. It was amazing to see ocean life play out right in front of me in such a calm setting - almost surreal. Would recommend to anyone!
Written 23 August 2019
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Thanks so much for your kind words and we're so chuffed you enjoyed our special little spot, hopefully see you again soon!
Written 25 August 2019
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