This half day safari tour is conducted in a open game drive safari vehicle, without wasting anytime your personal ranger will get you to all of the best areas while en-route to Cape Vidal for some incredible snorkeling. Sit back and enjoy breathtaking views of this miracle, witness the second highest vegetated dunes in the world, wildlife including Leopard and much more awaits you.

This shorter safari offers one a feel of this magnificent game reserve. With its rolling hills, open Savannah grasslands it remains an incredibly scenic reserve and with its incredible history its sure to be an incredible day for a Safari. With 96000 hectares to explore we travel within the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa. The reserve world re-known for its conservation of Black and White Rhino just to imagine less than 120 years ago less than 100 Rhino’s existed world wide. Today the reserve boasts hundreds of Black Rhino’s and of the largest population of White Rhino’s in the world.

Lake ST Lucia, situated in the UNESCO world heritage iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, the largest Estuarine system in Africa, is home to an incredible 800 hippos, 1000 crocodiles and around 520 different bird species. Experience this natural wonder with a 2-hour hippo and croc boat cruise aboard the new double deck Advantage Cruiser passenger ferry - this boat has AMPLE walking space for the avid photographer - is wheelchair, baby and child friendly, has comfortable upholstered seats, our passionate guide on-board will give you an overview of the Eco systems and the animals in it.  

Departing from the Siyabonga Jetty every 2 hours Join Us as we travel up one of the largest Estuarine systems in Africa as well as being South Africa's very first World Heritage Site. Home to 800 Hippo's and approximately 1000 Nile Crocodiles not to mention the abundance of Bird-life. Did you know that St Lucia is home to the largest free Roaming Population in South Africa.

Sunset Safari into iSimangaliso Wetlands Park or Kruger National Park remains a must, cool evenings piping hot coffee and the sounds of the African bush needless to say what one may encounter just round the next bend, Heritage Tours & Safaris offers 2,5 hr sunset Drive Safaris with knowledgeable experienced guides, get all the information and history on the reserves, get to the hot spots and be amazed at what you discover.

"You will be collected from your guesthouse and driven through the heart of Zululand to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa. Reknowned as place where the rhino populations were saved from extinction in the 1960s, it is home to the Big 5 plus the majestic endangered Wild Dogs (also known as Painted Dogs), cheetah and other African wildlife. Spending a relaxed but immersive day exploring the park and searching for wildlife such as elephants, rhinos, zebra and giraffe amongst others you'll enjoy learning about the natural world around us and a sense of what makes Africa so special! From the vast landscapes to the outstanding flora and fauna, you'll leave with memories to last a lifetime. John Hemmingway is quoted as saying 'If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa' and after a day on safari, you will understand this sentiment, there is something truly magical about spending time in the bush on safari, watching wildlife in its natural habitat, wild and untamed."

Our famous guide will collect you from your Lodge at the pre arranged time. From your lodge in St Lucia it is only a 5 minute drive to the entrance gate of the Eastern Shore where your Safari will start. Your morning will be filled with informative conversation about the park and its ecology as well as the biology and social behaviours of the animals that you will encounter along the way to the very popular beach of Cape Vidal. Common sightings along the way include: Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Leopard, Hyena, Waterbuck, Kudu, Reedbuck, Red and Common Duiker, Bushbuck, Wildebeest and Zebra. On arrival in Cape Vidal you will be introduced to our highly experienced and rated marine crew! Here they will give you an in depth safety briefing on exactly what to expect and how to behave in the current conditions. They will hand you all the needed equipment and give you a couple of tips on how to use them correctly. From here it is into the water for just more than an hour where our guides will be pointing out all sorts of interesting species of fish, crayfish and octopus. Turtles are also a great highlight on lucky adventures! The Snorkeling Adventure afterwards get rounded off with a lovely warm drink and an insightful fish id session with our guides. On your Cape Vidal Snorkeling Adventure the list of possible sightings are pretty endless! Our sightings vary depending on conditions and season. Sightings of blacktail, moonies, tropical halfbeak, convict surgeon, damsels, rubberlips, catface rockod, indian goatfish, karanteen, sand steenbras, lemonfish, common lionfish, rectangular triggerfish, moorish idol, butterflyfish and semicircle angelfish are common on most Cape Vidal Snorkeling Adventures. We also get to see green turtles, marbled electric rays and spotted eagle rays on good days. After working up an appetite in the water your safari guide will be waiting for you in the picnic site with a mouthwatering braai! Lunch generally consist of stake, boerewors, salads, bread rolls and a surprise desert on the fire. Please remember to specify your dietary requirements on booking if you do prefer a vegetarian or vegan option. After lunch your guide will treat you to another informative game drive back to your lodge in St Lucia.