Full Day Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Tour: Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise, Game Drive from Durban
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St Lucia
Experience the incredible biodiversity of Isimangaliso Wetlands Park on a full-day tour. Take a boat cruise to see hippos and crocodiles, then go on a game drive to spot the Big 5 and more!
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Saint Lucia Estuary - We depart from Durban at 6am and head off to St Lucia Estuary, a 2 hour drive from Durban.

At St Lucia we go for a Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise which runs for 2 hours at the St Lucia Estuary. This is an exciting excursion. Discover, Witness, and Observe Hippos, Nile Crocodiles, and Hundreds of bird species on the Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise while in St Lucia. This 2 hour Boat Cruise Safari gets you close up to the residents of the estuary.

While on cruise with the experienced and knowledgeable rangers, you will gather some exciting information about the crocs and hippos. The rangers will undoubtedly answer every question that you might have and furnish you with some incredible facts and information on the area.

What's Included
  • Game drive in Isimangaliso Wetland Park
  • Explore a World Heritage Site
  • Croc & Hippo boat cruise on St Lucia Estuary
  • Spot Africa’s Big 5
Additional Information

This excursion includes both a Croc & Hippo Boat Safari and a day-long game drive.

During the Croc & Hippo Boat Safari in St Lucia, visitors can have an engaging encounter with hippos, Nile crocodiles, and a myriad of avian species. This two-hour aquatic safari allows you to experience the inhabitants of the estuary up close.

On the day-long game drive, immerse yourself in the alluring natural splendor of the park as you navigate various circuit roads, rock formations, and viewing areas. Guided by well-informed and seasoned guides, you’ll encounter a wealth of wildlife species inhabiting the park. Lookout for Africa’s Big 5: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and Cape buffalo. Keep an eye out for other fauna including waterbuck, impala, wildebeest, zebra, warthog, reedbuck, chameleon, giraffe, and hyena.

Location
Saint Lucia Estuary
Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Venture68106757890
Apr 3, 2024
Such a beautiful tour - Full Day Isimangaliso Wetlands Park -Croc & Hippo &Game From Durban - Such a beautiful tour - Full Day Isimangaliso Wetlands Park -Croc & Hippo &Game From Durban. A day to remember. Such a beautiful place - one really need to see it. We will go back there soon. The guide Mze was amazing, so much information to share
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Jonathan_r
Mar 21, 2024
Great Experience - It was great! The guide was kind and friendly, and was excellent at spitting animals on the game drive.
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Kieron_b
Feb 13, 2024
Definitely a great experience - Such a wonderful day and memorable experience. Kudzi was our guide for the day which started on time as he arrived a few minutes prior to our scheduled time. During our journey he was polite and engaging throughout, he also seemed to be very knowledgeable and was keen to answer any of our questions. Both the boat ride and safari were enjoyable. Especially as we were able to see most of the animals.
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Scenic04539034107
Jan 4, 2024
What a great time - Full Day Isimangaliso Wetlands Park -Croc & Hippo & Game Drive from Durban - What a great time - Full Day Isimangaliso Wetlands Park -Croc & Hippo & Game Drive from Durban. This tour was absolutely wonderful. Great fun on the boat cruise. lots of animals seen on game drive.
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Veronica_s
Nov 24, 2023
Great Adventure - My tour guide Kudzi, picked me up promptly at my chosen pick up point. Introducing himself making me feel safe, as i was doing the tour by myself. From the start of the tour he pointed out lots of interesting places, people and information about the area. He was very knowledgeable about everything on our long drive up to St. Lucia. SA Our first stop was the Wetlands park. We arrived early. So Kudzi showed me around the town. Letting me visit the local craft shops, which were full of the most beautiful craftwork. On my boat trip i seen many hippos enjoying the swamp lands and many interesting birds. I was happy to see my first Kingfishers. After my boat trip Kudzi dropped me off at a lovely restaurant to have lunch and a nice cold drink. Then we entered the game reserve where we seen some beautiful animals enjoying life. I especially loved seeing the giraffes walking across the grassland busy enjoying their day. After seeing many different animals, we headed back to Durban, and again Kudzi kept me entertained by telling me about places and things we seen on the way. Than you Kudzi for a great day out. Top marks.
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