St Lucia is a small town situated on the Elephant Coast in Northern KwaZulu Natal and is the gateway to the world renowned Unesco world heritage iSimangaliso Wetlands Park.
Nature lovers flock here to take part in a variety of experiences ranging from bird watching, game drives, whale watching to the ever-popular hippo and crocodile boat cruises.
Be careful though when you venture out at night to one of the many restaurants or pubs as it is not uncommon to spot a hippo patrolling the streets or grazing on the neighbour’s lawn.
St Lucia is only a short drive away from popular Big 5 Game Reserves such as Hluhluwe, Umkhuze & Manyoni as well as a variety of other attractions such as Lake Jozini.
Be sure to check out Advantage Tours guided Hippo & Boat Cruise. The boat is wheelchair friendly and offers ample space to walk around and get the best view of the inhabitants whilst listening to an informative guide about the different species and eco systems found in the wetlands.
Heritage tours also offers a Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise that will allow you to get up close and personal to the nearly 800 Hippos and 1000 African Crocodiles that call this estuary home. Let’s not forget about the nearly 526 different bird species that can be found.
St Lucia becomes a buzz of excitement during the whale watching season when Whale & Dolphin Watching tours are all the rage. Seasonal visitors such as Humpback whales and dolphins grace the shores and can be spotted from Advantage tours custom built boat.
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