Full-Day iSimangaliso Wetlands Tour Boat Cruise and Safari

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from all over Durban, Umhlanga, Balito, etc.....50km radius

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Saint Lucia Estuary

    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
  • 2
    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    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

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • no health restrictions
Supplied by African Cape Safaris

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

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