Overview
#St. Lucia boat cruises The St Lucia lake is the largest estuarine system in Africa and is part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, meaning place of wonder/ miracle. It is home to a huge population of hippos and many crocodiles. It is also a birders paradise. The town of St. Lucia is situated on the Southernmost end of the Lake. A number of companies operate boat trips on the estuary that last 2 hours on average.
These trips are done on eco friendly boats designed to take tourists as close to the hippos as possible without disturbing them. They are operated by qualified skippers and the guides are knowledgeable and registered with the South African Tourism Authority.
The tours are conducted over a distance of approximately 10 km. In this area it will be possible to see 2-3 breeding pods of hippopotami, approximately 25-30 locally based crocodiles as well as some of the majestic species of birds that are native to this area. Lake St. Lucia is known for the most species of bird available to be viewed in one locale in South Africa (almost 500 species).
Tours that visit St. Lucia boat cruises
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13 Day Highlights of South Africa Southbound
On this tour you learn more about Johannesburg, stay at two private game reserves and experience open vehicle game drives, do game viewing in five different regions, interact with ostriches and elephants, engage in whale and dolphin watching on an ocean safari and travel to beautiful Cape Town and Cape Point. An excellent tour for first time visitors to South Africa.
from R31,145
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16Day Highlights of South Africa Southbound
On this tour you journey through the most popular areas of South Africa, following the most-travelled, tried and tested route for first time visitors to the country. The tour provides a mix of cities, countryside, historical sites, scenic drives, nature, wildlife, culture and people.
from R20,910
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Wildlife Experience Tour
This tour will give you the opportunity to experience African wildlife in its natural surroundings. Apart from the four star hotels, you will also stay at two private game lodges and discover excellent South African cuisine. The tour will take you from Johannesburg into the scenic Mpumalanga province with its abundance of game reserves. Next you travel through the kingdom of Swaziland to KwaZulu Natal with different eco systems and game viewing. The tour ends at Durban, the holiday capital of South Africa.
from R12,315
Things to see
Game or nature reserve
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
##iSimangaliso Wetland Park iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches along a coastal belt of 220 km and covers an area of 332,000 ha. It includes three major lake systems and five interlinking eco systems. It features a huge diversity of animal, plant and marine life to be explored by visitors.
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Town
St. Lucia
##St. Lucia St. Lucia is a small town, next to the St. Lucia Estuary within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal. The estuary connects Lake St. Lucia to the Indian Ocean. Boat cruises operated from St Lucia entails sightings of large numbers of hippo’s and some crocodiles.
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Attraction
St. Lucia Estuary & Lake
##St. Lucia Estuary The 360 square kilometre Lake St. Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal is the largest inland body of water in South Africa and the jewel in the crown of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The lake has a healthy fish population, supports a huge variety of bird species, is home to ±800 hippos and scores of crocodiles.
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