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A hippopotamus by a body of water with a bird perched on its back. 1
A white yacht cruising on turquoise waters. 2
A long-legged bird standing in a field. 3
A bird with a yellow head and brown body perched on a branch, next to a nest made of straw. 4
A group of yellow birds on a wooden platform by a body of water. 5

Richards Bay: Half Day Isimangaliso Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise

By African Cape Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €290 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover the diverse wildlife of the St. Lucia Estuary on a boat cruise
  • Spot hippos lounging in the shallows and crocodiles basking on the riverbanks
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the St. Lucia Estuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Learn about the ecosystem and its inhabitants from a knowledgeable guide
  • Take a break for lunch in St. Lucia before returning to Richards Bay

Activity location

    • St Lucia
    • St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • St Lucia
    • St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Richards Bay: Half Day Isimangaliso Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 07:30
Price details
€290.46 x 1 Adult€290.46
Total
Price is €290.46

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    2-hour Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise
  • Inclusions
    Live tour guide commentary
  • Inclusions
    Pick ups and drop offs from cruise ships, hotels, etc... 50km radius
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

What you can expect

  • Depart from Richards Bay and head to St Lucia Estuary in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park for a Hippo and Croc Boat cruise experience on this half-day tour. Cruise through the calm waters of the St Lucia Estuary and spot pods of hippos lounging in the shallows and crocodiles basking on the riverbanks.

    As you cruise through the calm waters of the St Lucia Estuary, spot pods of hippos lounging in the shallows and crocodiles basking on the riverbanks. The knowledgeable guides provide insightful commentary on the ecosystem and its inhabitants.

    Surrounded by lush mangroves and birdlife, this cruise is a unique way to experience the biodiversity of South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the 2-hour boat cruise, have a lunch break (own expense) in St Lucia.

    Thereafter, depart from St Lucia and head back to Richards Bay.

Location

Activity location

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    • St Lucia
    • St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • St Lucia
    • St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa