iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Boat Cruise from Durban
Full-day excursion to iSimangaliso Wetland Park (St Lucia) with hippo & crocodile boat cruise and guided nature walk.
Full-day excursion to iSimangaliso Wetland Park (St Lucia) with hippo & crocodile boat cruise and guided nature walk.
Duration
13 hours
Start
05:30
Group Size
Max 10
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
About This Experience
Discover iSimangaliso Wetland Park — South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. This remarkable park stretches along 280km of pristine coastline and contains Africa's largest estuarine lake system, home to 800+ hippos and thousands of Nile crocodiles. Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary spotting hippos, crocs, and some of the 500+ bird species. Take a guided walk through the wetland forest, and if you're visiting between November and March, witness loggerhead and leatherback turtles nesting on the beach.
Your Journey, Stop by Stop
Every moment planned, every detail considered
Hotel Pickup
Early departure from Durban
Drive North
3-hour drive along the KZN North Coast
Arrive St Lucia
Brief stop in the charming town of St Lucia
Estuary Boat Cruise
2-hour cruise spotting hippos, crocs, and birdlife
Packed Lunch
Lunch at a scenic overlook
Wetland Walk
Guided walk through coastal forest
Beach Visit
Visit the pristine Indian Ocean beach
Departure
Begin return journey to Durban
Hotel Drop-off
Return to your accommodation
Route Map
Route is approximate and may vary based on conditions.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Durban)
- Vehicle
- Professional guide
- Boat cruise ticket
- Park entrance fees
- Packed lunch
- Water
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
What to Bring
Know Before You Go
Confirmation
Instant confirmation. Show your voucher on mobile or print it out.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup in Durban CBD, Umhlanga
Start Time
Departs at 05:30. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Accessibility
Contact us for accessibility details.
Availability
Available daily, subject to weather. We recommend booking 2+ weeks ahead.
Insider Tips from Our Guides
The boat cruise almost always delivers incredible hippo sightings
Visit in Nov-Jan for the rare spectacle of turtle nesting on the beach
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Book Direct With Us
Why Book With Us
Typical conditions · Plan your visit accordingly
Best Time to Go
Nov-Mar for turtle nesting; May-Sep for comfortable weather and best birding.
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup in Durban CBD, Umhlanga
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