St Lucia Bird Watching Tour From Richards Bay
This day tour takes you to St Lucia Igwalagwala trail for bird viewing.
Tour Price: From R3800 per person sharing
Tour Duration: 6 to 8 Hours
Tour Number: RB7
Price varies by group size
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Tour Overview
The tour departs from Richards Bay heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal to a city called St Lucia. There we will visit Igwalagwala Trail our guide will inform you of the trails history and its incredible bird species.
What Is Included On This Tour?
- Pickup & drop off service with in a 5km radius of Richards Bay. If you are out of our pickup radius, special arrangements can be made to pick you up at your location of choice
- All Entry Fees To All Attractions
- Qualified Tour Guide
What Is Not Included On This Tour?
- Lunch, Snacks & Drinks
- Gratuities and Tips

HOW MUCH DOES THIS TOUR COST?
PRICE VARIES BY SIZE OF GROUP
- Minimum 1 person R4900 pp
Our standard price for your booking for 1 person for this tour
- Minimum 2 persons R3900 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for a group of 2 people
- 3 to 4 people R3800 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for a group of 3 to 4 people
- 5 to 6 people R3700 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for a group of 5 to 6 people
- 7 to 8 people R3600 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for a group of 7 to 8 people
- 9 to 10 people R3500 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for a group of 9 to 10 people
- 11 or more people Contact us for quote
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- Children R2500 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for children
- Infant (0 to 3 years) Free
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Pick Up, Drop Off & Other Important Information
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Pick up and drop off service within a 5km radius of Tropicana Hotel (meeting point)
DEPARTURE TIME: Flexible | RETURN TIME: Flexible
Harbour pickup and drop-off times are flexible and scheduled to suit cruise ship arrivals and departures.
CLOTHING: Comfortable clothing, Hat, Sunscreen, Jacket.
AGE LIMIT: All ages welcome | TRAVELLER TYPE: Single or Per Person Sharing
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: If there are any physical disabilities please contact us to clarify wheelchair size or mobility type
CANCELLATION POLICY: Full Refund 24 hours before the tour
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- You want to experience and learn about the Birdlife of St Lucia Igwalagwala trail, KwaZulu-Natal.
- Harbour pickup and drop-off times are flexible and scheduled to suit cruise ship arrivals and departures.

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Day 1:
The tour departs from Richards Bay heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal to a city called St Lucia. There we will visit Igwalagwala Trail our guide will inform you of the trails history and its incredible bird species.
St Lucia Bird Watching Tour From Richards Bay
Offering some of the best birding possibilities in South Africa, St Lucia and its environs are home to the Igwalagwala Trail and are part of the Zululand Birding Route. The Igwalagwala Trail in St Lucia, South Africa, has to rank among the top birding treks in the world due to the quantity of high-quality species per unit area, according to published author and naturalist Ian Sinclair. St Lucia has over 500 bird species, so whether you want to see water birds, sea birds, forest birds, or birds of prey, our knowledgeable local culture guide will give you the very best chance to find the birds you want.
iGwala is the Zulu name for the Purple-crested Turaco, which is a common sighting along with the White-eared Barbet, Red-capped Robin-chat, Crested Guineafowl, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird and Southern Boubou to name a few.
