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Over the past days, we had the pleasure of hosting a crew from Galileo in Munich, during what turned out to be one of the most exciting Sardine Run periods we have experienced in recent years.
From day one, the ocean delivered. Every morning, we headed offshore with high expectations, and almost every day the Indian Ocean exceeded them. Vast schools of sardines, anchovies and redeys were present throughout the area, attracting an incredible diversity of marine predators and creating daily opportunities for spectacular filming.
The common dolphins were undoubtedly the stars of the show. On several occasions, thousands of dolphins were actively herding and chasing sardines, creating fast-moving feeding events that stretched across the ocean. Their energy and precision were breathtaking to witness and provided the Galileo team with extraordinary footage.
The whale encounters were equally impressive. Throughout the expedition, we documented numerous Bryde's whales feeding on sardines, while humpback whales and minke whales frequently joined the action. One of the highlights was observing multiple whale species feeding in the same area, taking advantage of the abundance of prey. Such moments perfectly demonstrate the scale and complexity of the Sardine Run ecosystem.
Adding to the excitement were regular sightings of Cape fur seals, bottlenose dolphins, sharks, and African penguins, all participating in nature's greatest marine feeding spectacle. Every day brought something different, ensuring that no two outings were ever the same.
Perhaps the most remarkable moment of the entire production occurred when we encountered a rare white bottlenose dolphin among a pod of normally coloured dolphins. The sighting created enormous excitement on board and may become one of the most memorable sequences captured during the expedition.
What made these days truly special was not only the quantity of wildlife encounters but also their consistency. Day after day, the ocean delivered action, behaviour, and unforgettable moments, allowing the Galileo crew to capture the Sardine Run in all its raw beauty and intensity.
We would like to thank the entire Group of Divers, Jo, Achim and Angelika Theuer as well the Galileo team for their professionalism, enthusiasm, and passion. It was a privilege to share this extraordinary natural phenomenon with them, and we look forward to seeing the final production on screen.
if you like to join in our expeditions in 2027 we have diffrent dates and areas available!

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Sardine Run 2026

Sardine Run live today
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One of the best experiences in South Africa.

A massive superpod of Common Dolphins surges below the surface in every direction — thousands of dolphins moving as one through wild open water. The ocean erupts with energy as they race, leap, and charge through dense baitfish beneath the surface. White spray flies through the air, seabirds gather overhead, and the entire sea seems alive. Pure movement. Pure wilderness. Pure ocean chaos.

This is the playground of Expert-Tours.com and the legendary immersive Sardine Run experience in South Africa.

The season has officially begun.

Every year these unforgettable predator interactions create one of the greatest marine wildlife spectacles on Earth. Raw. Powerful. Unpredictable. Emotional. The sound of thousands of dolphins breaking the surface together, baitfish scattering beneath the boat, birds diving from above, and endless movement in every direction — an ocean spectacle impossible to describe until you witness it yourself.

This is not a documentary. This is real life.

Join exclusive expeditions 2027 with Silke Schimpf & Rainer Schimpf — pioneers of ethical Ocean Safaris and immersive marine encounters along South Africa’s wild coastline. Since 25 years they coinduct the run!

2027 bookings are now OPEN.

Limited spaces available for wildlife lovers, photographers, filmmakers, freedivers, and ocean adventurers ready to experience one of the most extraordinary marine events on the planet.

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The Sardine Run 2026

with expert-tours.de is about to begin this June — and we simply can’t wait for another season of breathtaking action, superpods, dolphins, sharks, whales and unforgettable underwater encounters along South Africa’s wild coastline.

Our June 2026 expeditions are now fully booked! To avoid disappointment, we highly recommend reserving your preferred slots for June 2027 already today.

Join the world’s most immersive Sardine Run expeditions with the pioneers of ethical ocean adventures.

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Orca VS Humpback Whale (2023)

What started as a regular ocean safari off South Africa’s West Coast became one of the most remarkable wildlife encounters ever witnessed in the region.
While operating near Santa Helena Bay, we encountered a large pod of orcas attacking a fully grown humpback whale that had become separated from a superpod.
Recognizing immediately how rare this moment was, Rainer launched the drone and filmed the entire encounter from start to finish — something never documented before in our whale watching area. For nearly an hour, guests and crew witnessed the coordinated hunt unfold in real time.
This event became the first ever documented orca pod attack on a fully grown humpback whale in South African waters, as well as the first complete drone documentation of such an interaction in the region.
Since then, every season from January to April, we specifically search for orcas along South Africa’s wild West Coast — successfully locating them over the past two seasons. Join us and experience firsthand our expertise in finding and observing the ocean’s absolute apex predator:
Orcas.
Join us in 2027 for the World’s Most Exclusive Orca & Humpback Whale Expedition.

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