Durban iSimangaliso Wetlands Park Adventure

Explore the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Durban. Enjoy a hippo and crocodile boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, where you can see the largest hippo populations and diverse birdlife. After a lunch break in St Lucia, embark on a thrilling safari in the Dukuduku section, renowned for its rich wildlife, including elephants, rhinos, and countless bird species. This tour uniquely combines water and land adventures, offering insights from experienced guides. Perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
- Full-day tour includes a hippo and crocodile boat cruise
- Guided safari in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Explore diverse ecosystems with opportunities for wildlife spotting
- Lunch break in St Lucia at your own expense

What's included:

• Tour guide
• Hippo and croc boat cruise in St Lucia Estuary, one of the biggest estuaries in Africa.
• See hippos, crocodiles, birds
• Game safari in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park

Not included:

• Tips

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours

Saint Lucia Estuary

St Lucia

Depart from Durban at 6am and head to Isimangaliso Wetlands Park. Your adventure starts on the St Lucia Estuary, one of South Africa’s richest and most biodiverse waterways. Here, you will embark on a hippo and crocodile boat cruise, a must-do experience that provides close-up encounters with the estuary’s wildlife. The calm waters are home to one of the largest hippo populations in the country, and it is common to spot pods of hippos wallowing or yawning as the boat passes by. Nile crocodiles can often be seen sunning themselves along the banks, while an impressive variety of birdlife.
After the boat cruise, lunch break, own cost.

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Main Road, St Lucia, 3936

After lunch, the tour continues with a game safari in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. This area of the park is known for its diverse habitats, ranging from coastal forests and wetlands to savannah grasslands. With your experienced guide leading the way, you will venture into this pristine wilderness in search of wildlife. The park is home to elephants, buffalo, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and an incredible variety of antelope. Bird enthusiasts will also be delighted, as iSimangaliso boasts over 500 species of birds, making it one of the country’s premier birding destinations.
After the safari we depart for Durban in the afternoon.

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included