2-Day Elephant Coast Safari from Richards Bay with St. Lucia Cruise
About This Tour
Embark on a scenic 2-day journey from Richards Bay to St. Lucia, where you'll enjoy a thrilling Hippo and Croc boat cruise and a 3-hour game and birding drive t...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Durban, Richards Bay, Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park · Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
Know before you go: This is a low-risk malaria area - please consult a doctor.; Do not carry large amounts of cash.; Basic fitness is required.; The guide will be with guests at all attractions.; Prices are based on per-person sharing, and a single supplement applies.; Tours may be adapted to suit the client's exact needs.
About Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
Rhinos, Cape buffalo, African elephants and flocks of bucks weave between the old Zulu villages of Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park; a truly gorgeous part of South Africa that’s best seen with a local guide.
What's Included
- Private guide
- Accommodation for one night (single supplement applies)
- Breakfast
- Lunches (2)
- Dinner (1)
- All toll fees and fuel
- All insurances
- Water in the vehicle
- Snacks in the vehicle
- Owner-driven and guided
Not Included
- All entrance fees
- Gratuities
- All drinks
- Items of a personal nature
Itinerary
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1Day 01
St. Lucia Boat Cruise and iSimangaliso Safari
Upon arrival at the ship, you will be collected and taken on a private 4x4 transfer to St. Lucia. Departure from Richards Bay or Durban (at a supplement). Transfer to St. Lucia, where guests enjoy a 2-hour Hippo and Croc boat cruise. Lunch will be in the quaint village of St. Lucia. A 3-hour afternoon game and birding drive through the UNESCO World Heritage site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Overnight in St. Lucia at a guesthouse, with dinner in the fascinating village. You may even see hippos strolling through town. Overnight in St. Lucia at a guesthouse.
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2Day 02
Hluhluwe Drive, Pineapple Plantation and Zulu Market
The day begins with a 2-hour game drive through iSimangaliso Wetland Park, passing through the town of Hluhluwe. Visit a working pineapple plantation that supplies 17% of all pineapples consumed in the Middle East. Lunch will be at a hidden gem with its own Zululand brewery and Zulu museum. A 1-hour visit to a Zulu community art and fruit market for African souvenirs. Return transfer to the ship.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Richards Bay, South Africa · Tour start: Richards Bay, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
