ST Lucia ISimangaliso Boat Safari
About This Tour
Travel north from Durban to St Lucia and discover the remarkable iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first Natural World Heritage Site. This full-day expe...
Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Durban, iSimangaliso Wetland Park · Languages: English, French, Greek, Polish, Portuguese
Know before you go: 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; If the last minutes booking is 5:00 pm, kindly contact by; 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 choiceDEPARTURE TIME: 06:30 AMRETURN TIME: 07:00 PMWEAR: Comfortable clothing and shoes, hat, sunscreen, jacket.LOCATION: iSimagaliso Wetlands Park, KwaZulu-NatalAGE: All ages welcomeDATES: All year roundTRAVELER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing
About Durban
Durban
No matter if you head to Durban for the rolling surf or the big business, the lively nightlife of Little India or the fantastic theatre scene, Everest Global Hub has qualified local tour guides at the ready!
What's Included
- 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
Itinerary
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1Day 01
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 estuaryinside 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.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Durban, ZA · Tour start: Durban, ZA — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
