St. Lucia: Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Cape Vidal Safari
ID: GYG873032-1374867
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore Isimangaliso Wetland Park from an open safari vehicle. Searching for 4 of the "Big 5" on your way to Cape Vidal beach, then having to do it all over again on the way back to St Lucia!
Experience the best of St Lucia, KZN, South Africa with a half or full-day safari tour. Explore the Isimangaliso Wetland Park and the Cape Vidal beach. Spot the Big 5, and enjoy a swim in the Indian Ocean.
Meet your guide and set off on your adventure. Drive through the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop at lookout points and take in the views. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, rhinos, buffalos, hyenas, hippos, and leopards.
Admire the many species of antelope, including the majestic kudu and elegant nyala. With approximately 520 different bird species, it is a bird and nature lover's paradise.
Arrive at Cape Vidal, one of the most pristine, unspoiled beaches in South Africa. Take a swim in the warm, clear waters of the Indian Ocean. If the tide is right, go snorkeling.
Between June and November, spot the passing humpback and southern right whales on their annual migration up to their breeding grounds off the Mozambique coast and back again.
Highlights
- Discover the wonders of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park on a safari tour
- Explore the park in an open safari vehicle with a local, experienced guide
- Keep your eyes peeled for 4 of the "BIG 5" and other wildlife in the park
- Stop at a few lookout points on the way to the beach for some great photos
- Swim in the warm, clear waters of the Indian Ocean at Cape Vidal Beach
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable and appropriate clothing for a safari
Bring your own snorkeling gear if you wish to snorkel
Check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly
Bring your own swimming towels
The reception office where we register to enter Isimangaliso and the Crocodile Centre share the same parking lot at the Bhangazi Gate of the park.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.