iSimangaliso Wetlands Park: Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise with Guide Kian Barker
4.8
119 Ratings
uMkhanyakude District Municipality

Kian Barker will be leading you through your journey in the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park and nearby locations. Kian is a fervent and informed narrator with a considerable period of expertise in his field.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saint Lucia Estuary - Embark on a delightful 2-hour cruise through the St Lucia Estuary, surrounded by mangroves and the company of hippos, herons, crocodiles, and crakes. Enjoy refreshments as you watch the playful hippos. This 2-hour lake cruise includes hot beverages and rusks.
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What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off at your St Lucia accommodation.
  • Enjoy fresh fruit refreshments.
  • Savor tea and coffee.
Additional Information
  • Bring – Binoculars, camera, jacket, hat & sunglasses.
  • Please Notify Us Of Any Allergies (Nuts or Fruits)
Location
Saint Lucia Estuary
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(119 Ratings)
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Belinag2020
Mar 25, 2025
Hippo and croc cruise - Kian was very knowledgeable in his foeld and so funny! We really enjoyed the trip and will definitely book with Shakabarka again!
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Juane_b
Mar 10, 2025
Exceptional! - What an amazing, educational tour this was! Our guide was extremely friendly and answered all questions that was asked! Will definitely recommend them to anyone visiting the area!
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Go08466701375
Mar 4, 2025
Best boat trip in town. - Best hippo and boat cruise in town. The guides are a fountain of knowledge and the rusks you get are yummy yummy in my tummy. This is a awesome trip you get amazingly close to hippos and if you are a birder its well worth it, sometimes you get to see some real lifers.
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Valérie
Feb 28, 2025
Not to be missed - Very nice, beautiful views and photogenic hippos! A great time with a nice and competent guide. He chose the right places and took the time to explain
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Suzanne_h
Feb 24, 2025
Lots of hippos in St Lucia! - They promptly picked up at the hotel and drove to the boat. We rode around the river and saw lots of hippos but only one croc. The guide was knowledgeable. We were served fruit and a choice of hot drinks. Water was also available and the boat had a restroom. Overall a great experience.
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Jiggsyjiggs
Feb 14, 2025
Peaceful, awesome and loads of fun - Fabulous cruise with a funny, outstanding guide! Our skipper went out of his way to make sure we had a memorable experience!
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Teresa268
Feb 5, 2025
Hippo tour - Great tour with a very knowledgeable and safe guide who respected wild life. Lovely fruit snacks too and rusks 😁. There has been lots of rain recently so water levels are high bland it was very hot but we still saw lots of hippos
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Ricardodickygee
Feb 1, 2025
Well worth a visit - Great little trip up the river and the skipper was very knowledgeable on all what was going on as well as being a great skipper, worth the money don’t miss the trip
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749margreets
Feb 1, 2025
Top - It was totally awesome. Lovely on such a boat looking for the animals. And seen. Very nice enthusiastic guide. Perfect getaway, then.
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Happiness02792845468
Jan 14, 2025
Kian is an excellent guide - Kian our Guide was excellent so much knowledge, we will have to go again to be able to retain it all. We learnt so much about the area, the bird life and of course the Hippos
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