iSimangaliso Wetlands Park: Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise with Guide Kian Barker
4.8
84 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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Saint Lucia Estuary - Depart for a 2hr cruise onto the St Lucia Estuary lined with mangroves between hippo, herons, crocs and crakes and enjoy some refreshments while watching the hippo’s play.
    This is a 2hr Lake cruise, includes hot beverages & rusks.
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
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(84 Ratings)
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Trail65751828732
May 5, 2024
Hippos, crocks, birds, funny and knowledgeable guide. Amazing sunset and relaxing boat trip. - Amazing experience! Fantastic, funny and knowledgeable guide. Collected from our guest house in an amazing off road vehicle. Lovely boat trip on the lake, taking in the wildlife and stunning sunset. Fed the catfish before we set off, such huge fish. Fruit snack, hot drink and rusks a nice treat. Lots of stops to see the magnificent hippos. Lucky enough to see a baby stood on Mamma's back. Crock basking in the sun and a baby crock, just brilliant! Lots of beautiful birds along the river bank too. Such Amazing value for money. Don't delay, book today!
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Navigate58086356878
May 3, 2024
Excellent - Our guide/skipper was very informative, knowledgeable and we loved his sense of humour. We had the privilege to see a lot of hippos in the water and some hippo yawns, a few crocodiles, have a nice cup of hot chocolate and watch a beautiful sunset over the lake. Would recommend!
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Chakam6
Apr 6, 2024
Awesome experience - The journey was amazing and the trip for our 20 years marriage anniversary which was awesome. The captain Siyabonga was also great. Give him a raise. St Lucia is great destination. We found peace and renewable journey to the next decade.
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Estellemontocchio
Mar 31, 2024
Awesome !!! - Perfect support from a really great guide! We weren't much on the boat, that's a good point. I highly recommend this experience!!
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Kaye_c
Mar 29, 2024
Great with family - Great trip with my husband and kids. Beautiful scenery, amazing animals and guide was very engaged and informative.
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Morgan_p
Mar 21, 2024
Excellent experience! - The guide was funny and well informed. Everything was organised well and we saw so many hippos and I managed to get great pictures and videos.
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Dell
Mar 20, 2024
Great opportunity to see hippos! - So happy we were able to do this excursion. We came from a cruise ship so had an hour taxi ride to and from, but so worth it! Our taxi driver did not take us to the correct drop off point, but a kind person contacted the tour operator who obliged us and we were quickly on our way to the boat. There were 8 people and the boat driver. The boat was set up so that we were all able to view and take photos easily. The driver was knowledgeable and made us all feel secure in what we were doing. We saw so many hippos! Would highly recommend this tour!
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Marleenb745
Mar 7, 2024
Interesting and pleasant cruise - Beautiful cruise, we saw the hippos up close. We were picked up punctually at the agreed location and time.
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Dirk
Apr 30, 2024
Nice relaxing boat trip with an experienced guide in 2 hours, you will see plenty of animals, and that is also long enough - Nice boat trip with an experienced guide who tells you something about the environment in which the animals live while enjoying coffee, tea and a cookie. After 2 hours it's over and you've seen everything.
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Vernonv435
Mar 12, 2024
Hippos galore - An enjoyable sunset cruise to view hippos in their natural habitat, with two crocodiles also making an appearance. Also saw fish eagle, kingfisher,etc
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