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1 Day Safari Isimangaliso Boat Cruise & Game Safari From Durban

Location Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
$336.78
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Overview

A safari from Durban to iSimangaliso Wetland Park is an unforgettable adventure combining wildlife, scenery, and unique ecosystems. Departing at 6am, you’ll arrive at St Lucia to embark on an exciting hippo and crocodile boat cruise on Africa’s largest estuary, to see hippos, basking crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. After a lunch break (own cost) in St Lucia, continue with a game safari in a closed vehicle through the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you’ll explore lush forests and grasslands while spotting elephants, buffalo, rhino, and a variety of antelope and bird species. The tour ends with a scenic drive back, arriving in Durban in late afternoon, filled with memories of a truly spectacular day in the wild.

Highlights:
- Hippo and crocodile boat cruise in St Lucia Estuary
- Closed vehicle game safari in Dukuduku, iSimangaliso
- Chance to see elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, and abundant birdlife
- Journey through scenic KwaZulu-Natal
1 Day Safari Isimangaliso Boat Cruise & Game Safari From Durban
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

  • Hotel pick ups and drop offs
  • Big 5 Game Reserve
  • Elephants, Rhino, Giraffes, Kudu, Leopards, Impala, Zebras, etc....
  • Bottled water
  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • St Lucia Game Reserve

  • Saint Lucia Estuary
    Depart from Durban at 6:00am and embark on a 3 hour journey to Isimangaliso Wetland Park. In Isimangaliso, we start with an exciting hippo and croc boat cruise. The hippo and crocodile boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary is one of the highlights of visiting the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Cruising along the calm waters of Africa’s largest estuary, you’ll come face-to-face with pods of hippos wallowing in the shallows and massive crocodiles basking on the banks. The estuary is also a bird lover’s paradise, with sightings of fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and even the rare Goliath heron. As you glide through the waterways, your guide shares fascinating insights into the unique ecosystem and the animals that call it home, making this an unforgettable wildlife experience in a truly spectacular setting.
  • iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    After the boat cruise, we take a lunch break, own expense. Thereafter we do a game safari. A game safari in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park takes you deep into one of South Africa’s most biodiverse landscapes, offering a comfortable experience in a closed safari vehicle. This part of the park is known for its lush coastal forests and open grasslands, creating the perfect environment for spotting elephants, buffalo, rhino, and a variety of antelope species. Birdlife is equally abundant, with fish eagles, hornbills, and colorful kingfishers adding to the spectacle. As you journey through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, your guide will share fascinating stories and insights about the park’s ecosystems, ensuring a safari that is both educational and exciting.
  • KwaZulu-Natal
    Traveling from Durban to iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a scenic journey that showcases the beauty of KwaZulu-Natal’s landscapes. The drive takes you through rolling sugarcane fields, rural villages, and stretches of lush greenery before reaching the coastal town of St Lucia, the gateway to the park. Along the way, you can enjoy glimpses of traditional Zulu life and the natural charm of the province. After exploring the wetlands, enjoying safaris, or taking a hippo and croc boat cruise, the return trip to Durban in the late afternoon offers a chance to reflect on the day’s adventures as you travel back through the picturesque countryside, arriving in the evening.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    1 Day Safari Isimangaliso Boat Cruise & Game Safari From Durban

    Location Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
    $336.78
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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