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ST Lucia ISimangaliso Boat Safari

175 Snell Parade, Durban Beach, Durban, 4063, South Africa

This day tour is focused on the UNESCO site, the Isimangaliso Greater St Lucia estuary, which is South Africa's third largest protected area covering 280km of coastline. The main stop is the Boat Safari on the St Lucia estuary which will be guided by the

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Duration 10 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, French, gr, Polish, Portuguese

Group size

1–99 travelers

Full description

The tour departs from Durban heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The first stop is the town of St Lucia and the estuary inside the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. There you will board a river boat for a 2 hours guided tour of the estuary. The local guide will inform you of the reserves history and its incredible wildlife.


Previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, iSimangaliso Wetlands Park was declared South Africa's first UNESCO, Natural World Heritage Site and is considered South Africa's third largest park with 280km of near pristine coastline and 328 000 hectares of magnificent scenery. The protected area is home to one of the largest population of hippopotamuses in SA, an estimated 1000 crocodiles as well as a wealth of plant, bird and animal life. The park was proclaimed a world heritage site because of the rich biodiversity, unique ecosystems and natural beauty occurring in a relatively small area. Animals occurring on the park include, lion, African elephant, leopard, black and southern white rhino, buffalo and in the ocean, whales, dolphins, and marine turtles including the leather back and loggerhead turtle.


After the boat tour you will be given time to have lunch at the local restaurants in the town of St Lucia. After lunch your guide will take you to the river mouth for a walk before leaving St Lucia for Durban.

ST Lucia ISimangaliso Boat Safari

The tour departs from Durban heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The first stop is the town of St Lucia and the estuary
inside the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. There you will board a river boat for a 2 hours guided tour of the estuary. The local guide will inform you of the reserves history and its incredible wildlife.  

 The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park was declared South Africa's first Natural World Heritage Site in 1999. Previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, the UNESCO site dates back over 120 years. Established in 1895 the reserve is considered South Africa's third largest park with its’ unique ecosystem spanning over 280km of near pristine coastline and 328 000 hectares more magnificent scenery. The protected area is home to one of the largest population of hippopotami in SA as well as an estimated 1000 crocodiles. Isimagaliso has a wealth of plant, bird and animal life, including lion, zebra, African elephant, leopard, giraffe, black and southern white rhino and fish eagles.   

After the boat tour, you will travel to the town of St Lucia for lunch and shopping at the local street vendors. After Lunch the tour guide will show you the beach area before heading back to Durban.  

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Entrance fee
  • National Park fees entrance fees
  • Professional tour  guide,
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (selected hotels) within a 5km radius from Tropicana hotel
  • Entry/Admission - iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Not included

  • Food and drinks: however opportunity is provided to buy something to eat and relax

Important information

Meeting point

175 Snell Parade, Durban Beach, Durban, 4063, South Africa

Don’t forget

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability Collection and drop off from Durban in an Air-conditioned vehicle Included : All entrance fees to all attractions and Qualified Tour Guide Excluded : Lunch not included You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. Wear : comfortable clothes, shoes , jackets, and hut and sunscreen. For special pick-up arrangement contact +27 82 7766 771 / 31 3373 103 If the last minutes booking is 5:00 pm, kindly contact by email:[email protected] We also do pick-up at the Durban Harbour Passenger Terminal / Richards Bay Terminal or any pick-up at a 5km radius from Tropicana hotel (Durban) DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Pickup & drop off service with in a 5km radius of 1st Zulu Safaris office at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban. If you are out of our pickup radius, special arrangements can be made to pick you up at your location of choice DEPARTURE TIME: 06:30 AM RETURN TIME: 07:00 PM WEAR: Comfortable clothing and shoes, hat, sunscreen, jacket. LOCATION: iSimagaliso Wetlands Park, KwaZulu-Natal AGE: All ages welcome DATES: All year round TRAVELER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing Wear comfortable clothes,shoes,jacket, hat and sunscreen glasses

Cancellation policy

100% charge if cancelled within 48 hours of start.

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