St Lucia Isimangaliso Boat Safari and Emdoneni Wildcat Sanctuary Day Tour
The tour departs from Durban heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The first stop is the town of St Lucia and the estuary inside the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. There you will board a river boat for a 2 hours guided tour of the estuary. The local guide will inform you of the reserves history and its incredible wildlife. Next stop will be Emdoneni Wildcat Sanctuary
Tour Price: From R4400 per person sharing
Tour Duration: 10 Hours
Tour Number: 8A
Price varies by group size
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HERE IS THE TOUR ROUTE YOU WILL BE GOING ON.
Tour Overview
The tour departs from Durban heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The first stop is the town of St Lucia and the estuary inside the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. There you will board a river boat for a 2 hours guided tour of the estuary. The local guide will inform you of the reserves history and its incredible wildlife.
What Is Included On This Tour?
- iSimangaliso St Lucia Wetlands 2 hours Guided Boat Safari.
- Emdoneni Wild Cat Project Guided Tour.
- Pickup & drop off service with in a 5km radius of our meeting point at Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, 85 OR Tambo Parade, Durban. 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 R5500 pp
Our standard price for your booking for 1 person for this tour
- Minimum 2 persons R4500 pp
This is the price you will pay per person for your booking for a group of 2 people
- 3 to 4 people R4400 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 R4300 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 R4200 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 R4100 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 R2000 pp
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- 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: From 06:30 | RETURN TIME: Approximately 19:00
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
WONDERING IF THIS TOUR IS FOR YOU? LET US GIVE YOU THE HIGHLIGHTS!
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- You are ok travelling a 2.5hr distance to reserve.
- You want to experience and learn about the wildlife that roams the reserve.
- You want to experience a guided boat safari on the iSimangaliso Estuary.
- You want to experience a wild cat up close and learn about the important work the project is doing. (Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats and Caracal (Lynx)
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Day 1:
The tour departs from Durban heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The first stop is the town of St Lucia and the estuary inside the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. There you will board a river boat for a 2 hours guided tour of the estuary. The local guide will inform you of the reserves history and its incredible wildlife. Next stop will be Emdoneni Wildcat Sanctuary
ST LUCIA ISIMANGALISO BOAT SAFARI AND EMDONENI WILDCAT SANCTUARY DAY TOUR
The tour departs from Durban heading northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The first stop is the town of St Lucia and the estuary inside the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. There you will board a river boat for a 2 hours guided tour of the estuary. The local guide will inform you of the reserves history and its incredible wildlife.
The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park was declared South Africa’s first Natural World Heritage Site in 1999. Previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, the UNESCO site dates back over 120 years. Established in 1895 the reserve is considered South Africa’s third largest park with its’ unique ecosystem spanning over 280km of near pristine coastline and 328 000 hectares of magnificent scenery. The protected area is home to one of the largest population of hippopotamuses in SA as well as an estimated 1000 crocodiles. Isimangaliso has a wealth of plant, bird and animal life, including lion, zebra, African elephant, leopard, giraffe, black and southern white rhino and fish eagles.
After the boat tour you will be given time to have lunch at the local restaurants in the town of St Lucia. After lunch your guide will take you to the river mouth for a walk before leaving St Lucia for Emdoneni Wild Cat Project.
Emdoneni Cat Project offers a guided tour about South Africa’s endangered wild cat species. The aim of the Emdoneni Cat Project is to care for the various wild cat species which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and need care and rehabilitation. Emdoneni’s guided tour offers visitors a unique and exciting opportunity to literally get up close and personal with their magnificent cat species. There are four species of wild cats at Emdoneni; African Wildcat, Caracal, Cheetah and Serval. This once in a lifetime opportunity can be enjoyed whilst being educated on a tour. This activity is very popular!
