iSimangaliso Wetland Park Tours and Tickets

Nature and wildlife fans—this is the tour for you. Spend a day at iSimangaliso Wetland Park and learn fascinating insights about its wildlife from a ranger who accompanies you. Then, if the weather and tide allows it, you can go snorkeling at Cape Vidal. Once you’ve built up an appetite, there’s no need to worry about searching for a restaurant, as a picnic lunch is included with a scenic view.

Explore the Isimangaliso World Heritage park, from the deck of a boat cruising up Lake St Lucia. The word isimangaliso is a Zulu word meaning “a miracle” or “something wondrous”. St Lucia is a small town on the East coast of South Africa. It is surrounded by a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This town is at the heart of magnificent natural coastal forests, wild animals, majestic bird life, breath-taking beaches and hospitable people. Isimangaliso Wetland Park was proclaimed a world heritage site in 1999. We will cruise past snorting hippos, fish eagles fishing and crocodiles basking in the sun on the banks of Lake St. Lucia. Isimangaliso Wetland Park is bird lovers paradise. 450 bird species can also be found in this area, making it a birders paradise. Isimangaliso Wetland Park is home to South Africa’s largest hippo population.

If you are short on time or you are worried whether your little safari child will enjoy a safari experience then this is the perfect safari for you! Enjoy a 3-4 hour relaxed drive in the Western Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park looking for (and learning about) African wildlife such as elephants, zebra, giraffes and many more creatures, big and small. Armed with activity packs, snack packs and taking it at a pace that children can manage, they will learn and enjoy their safari experience just as much as the adults. The bushveld is just waiting for your little junior ranger to come and explore!

Exclusive Richards Bay Departure: Few tours cater to travelers starting from Richards Bay. Small Group Experience: Personalized attention and a more intimate atmosphere. Scenic Park Drive: Enjoy wildlife sightings and panoramic stops en route to the estuary. Expert Local Guides: Insightful commentary on iSimangaliso’s wildlife, history, and conservation efforts. Flexible Itinerary: Optional add-ons like nature walks or a Crocodile Centre visit for added adventure. Eco-Friendly Focus: A responsible and sustainable approach to exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

South Africa is well-known for its rich biodiversity and this full-day tour from Durban gives you a taste. Join a small group and visit Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve for your chance to spot the Big 5 and learn about how the park saved the white rhino from extinction. Then take a boat ride through iSimangliso Wetland Park to spot crocodiles, hippos, and a number of bird species.

If your time in St. Lucia is limited and you want to explore the natural world—both on the ground and underwater—then this action-packed day of activities is the one for you. Join a guide on a safari adventure to discover the eco-diversity of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Look out for chameleons, elephants, hyenas, leopards, zebras, and more; then, go snorkeling in an area that’s home to over 50 species of fish.

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park was listed as South Africa’s first World Heritage Site in 1999 in recognition of its superlative natural beauty and unique global values. Lake St Lucia is the highlight of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and is renowned for its large numbers of crocodiles, hippos, pelicans, and flamingos. Our boat cruise set sail across the vast lake for a wildlife-watching excursion and you get to admire the views from the water. Listen to the on-board commentary from the park rangers and keep your camera ready as you get the chance to admire the wild animals in their natural habitat. The game drive gives you the opportunity to see elephants, zebras, rhinoceros, giraffes, buffaloes, kudus, and many more animals. There is also a huge range of bird species. This is a memorable tour comprising a game drive and a boat cruise in one of the most beautiful places on earth all within the same day.

This 15-day tour of South Africa takes you on an unforgettable journey through the country’s most iconic landscapes, wildlife reserves, and cultural landmarks. Starting in Johannesburg, enjoy game safaris. Travel the Panorama Route. Explore the Drakensberg, Plettenberg Bay, and Oudtshoorn with its ostrich farms and Cango Caves. Conclude the tour along the Cape Coast, with highlights including Cape Agulhas, Hermanus whale watching, Benguela Cove Wine Estate, Betty’s Bay penguins, and ending in Cape Town. - Safaris at safaris at Kruger Park, Isimangaliso, Addo National Park and Botlierskop Game Reserve - Scenic drives along the Panorama Route and Garden Route - Cultural experiences and Lesotho’s Sani Pass - Coastal exploration including Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, and Hermanus - Iconic landmarks: Cape Agulhas, Benguela Cove Wine Estate, and Betty’s Bay penguin colony

After a scenic drive through the North Coast to St Lucia ,we head for the estuary mouth as our first stop. A short hike through the game park you may encounter various wildlife and birdlife. After lunch, relax on a boat ride to view crocs, hippos and the African fish eagle amongst many more species of birds. You'll learn about the delicate balance of 5 eco-systems in the area, and many facts about the large and small inhabitants of these regions, before our late afternoon drive back to Durban.

Visit this World Heritage Site. iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a huge protected area along the coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province. The park’s centrepiece is the vast Lake St. Lucia, home to large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, pelicans and flamingos. Elephants, giraffes and leopards inhabit the grasslands and forests of the nearby Western Shores and Charters Creek areas. To the north, Sodwana Bay is known for its colourful coral reefs. As we explore this park you get to see a lot of different animals such as elephants, giraffes, zebra, kudu, wildebeast, kudu, rhino, and much more.

Join us on a unforgettable 3-day 2 -Night Safari Adventure from St Lucia. With 22 years of expertise and a passion for the wild, our experienced guides will take you on a journey of discovery and awe. Explore the stunning Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park, teeming with diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy 4 star accommodations, delicious meals and thrilling open safari game drives. Let us share our knowledge and love for Africas incredible natural beauty with you. Book your safari package today and create lifelong memories. Hluhluwe/St Lucia/iSimangaliso Wetland Park "22 Years of excellence in safari tourism, built on a foundation of trust, expertise and passion"

This tour suits solo travelers, families, small groups or couples. What makes a hippo and croc boat cruise in the St Lucia Estuary unique is the rare opportunity to observe these formidable creatures up close in their natural habitat. As one of the few places in the world where large populations of hippos and crocodiles coexist, the estuary provides an extraordinary wildlife spectacle. The guided boat tour allows visitors to safely view these animals, often just meters away, while learning about their behaviors and the surrounding ecosystem. The combination of diverse birdlife, rich mangrove forests, and the peaceful estuary waters makes this cruise a truly special experience in the heart of iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu Natal South Africa is officially the first world heritage site in South Africa. This place of wonder is situated on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal and stretches from the small village of St Lucia in the South to the border of Mozambique in the North. The area is enormous and offers incredible biodiversity. The South (St Lucia) offers a good base from where to explore as one may encounter Hippos wandering the streets at night in the residential area to the odd Leopard that frequents the area as well. St Lucia is truly a wildlife paradise with numerous species found both within and bordering the town. This is a tour never to be missed

iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a huge protected area along the coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province. The park’s centrepiece is the vast Lake St. Lucia, home to large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, pelicans and flamingos. Elephants, giraffes and leopards inhabit the grasslands and forests of the nearby Western Shores and Charters Creek areas.

Experience South Africa’s diverse wildlife by boat and by truck during this full-day round-trip tour from Durban. Firstly, travel to St. Lucia’s iSimangaliso Wetlands Park to spot crocodiles, local birds, and hippos. Then head inland to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve to search for the continent’s Big Five in a specialist vehicle. A perfect experience for animal-lovers wanting to see a wide range of native creatures in their natural habitats.

This tour offers a Croc & Hippo Boat Cruise as well as a game drive all in the same day. On the Croc & Hippo Boat Cruise, Discover, Witness, and Observe Hippos, Nile Crocodiles, and Hundreds of bird species on our Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise while in St Lucia. This 2 hour Boat Cruise Safari gets you close up to the residents of the estuary. On the game drive, while on safari, enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of the park as you explore numerous loop roads, outcrops, and lookout points. With knowledgeable and experienced guides, discover an abundance of wildlife species in the park. Search for Africa's Big 5 game animals: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. Spot other animals such as waterbuck, impala, wildebeest, zebra, warthog, reedbuck, chameleon, giraffe, and hyena.

Explore Isimangaliso Wetland Park, one of South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Sites, on this full-day tour from Durban. Travel to St. Lucia in a comfortable tour vehicle; the 3-hour ride will fly by as you take in the scenery and listen to guided commentary. Once there, tour the wetland park with your guide, strolling down the boardwalks to see the resident crocodiles and hippos. Visit a local crocodile farm to learn about the species and embark on a boat cruise of Lake St. Lucia before returning to Durban for convenient hotel drop-off.

Join us on a unforgettable 3-day, 2 -Night Safari Adventure from St Lucia. With 22 years of expertise and a passion for the wild, our experienced guides will take you on a journey of discovery and awe. Explore the stunning Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park, teeming with diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy 4 star accommodations, delicious meals and thrilling open safari game drives. Let us share our knowledge and love for Africas incredible natural beauty with you. Book your safari package today and create lifelong memories. Hluhluwe/St Lucia/iSimangaliso Wetland Park

This day tour is focused on the UNESCO site, the Isimangaliso Greater St Lucia estuary, which is South Africa's third largest protected area covering 280km of coastline. The main stop is the Boat Safari on the St Lucia estuary which will be guided by the local expert guide.

Enjoy two thrilling wildlife experiences in one day on this full-day tour from Durban. First, set sail around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed St Lucia and iSimangaliso Wetland Park and look out for hippos, crocodiles, and fish eagle as you cruise around the scenic wetlands. After lunch (own expense), pay a visit to the Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary, where you can learn about the center’s rehabilitation efforts and see cheetahs, serval cats, African wildcats, and lynx.

Discover Africa's wildlife and traditions on this private 2-day tour from Durban to Hluhluwe‑iMfolozi Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park. See the Big Five on safaris in each park and enjoy a boat cruise to spot hippos and crocodiles in the St. Lucia Estuary. Overnight accommodation with breakfast plus transfers from your hotel, airport, or cruise terminal make this a hassle-free choice.

Day 1 is spent at the world famous Isimangaliso Wetland Park. This is a world heritage site. Spend the day exploring the Wetlands, Game Viewing, Snorkeling through this wilderness of protected bays and wetlands wonder. Experience a hippo and croc boat cruise in St Lucia Estuary, the largest Estuary in Africa. Day 2 is spent at Africa's oldest game reserve, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve where you have an opportunity to see Africa's Big 5 and much more. Game Drive in an open vehicle

This 2 day is extremely popular as it takes you to 2 of the most beautiful natural reserves in South Africa, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve and Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, a World Heritage Site. You get to see Africa's Big 5 and so much more wildlife, elephants, giraffe, zebra, kudu, lion, cheetah, kudu, and much more. You enjoy a 4 x 4 game drive experience. You also go in one of the most interesting boat cruises where you view crocodiles and hippos at very close range. This is a most enjoyable experience.