Hippo Croc Cruise

Prices From: R 995.00 pp

Hippo Croc Cruise

Prices From: R 995.00 pp
Based on 7 people.

What is Isimangaliso Wetland Park Hippo Croc Cruise

Explore the Isimangaliso World Heritage park, from the deck of a boat cruising up Lake St Lucia. The word isimangaliso is a Zulu word meaning “a miracle” or “something wondrous”. St Lucia is a small town on the East coast of South Africa. It is surrounded by a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This town is at the heart of magnificent natural coastal forests, wild animals, majestic bird life, breath-taking beaches and hospitable people. Isimangaliso Wetland Park was proclaimed a world heritage site in 1999. 

We will cruise past snorting hippos, fish eagles fishing and crocodiles basking in the sun on the banks of Lake St. Lucia. Isimangaliso Wetland Park is bird lovers paradise. 450 bird species can also be found in this area, making it a birders paradise. 

Isimangaliso Wetland Park is home to South Africa’s largest hippo population.

Safari Times

08:00 depart Richards Bay

09:15 Arrive in St. Lucia

10:00 Hippo Croc Cruise

12:30 Lunch for own account

13:00 Visit the craft markets/dip our feet in the Indian Ocean

15:00 start making our way back to Richards Bay

Included In Package

* Return transfer from Richards Bay to St. Lucia

* 2 hour Boat cruise up the Estuary

*Tour around St. Lucia

* Experienced guide

Itinerary

We depart Richards Bay at 08:00 and head north to Isimangaliso Wetland Park. Sunscreen and hats on, we’re off on our boat cruise. The boat departs from the Sunset Jetty at 10:00. After all the excitement of watching hippos, crocs and beautiful birds, it’s time for lunch. We walk off our lunch by visiting the craft markets and take a walk on the boardwalk which leads to the mouth and to the beach. We can dip our feet in the Indian Ocean to cool off from the Zululand summer.

Itinerary times and activities will vary depending on the cruise departure time chosen.

Cruise times: 10:00 – 12:00; 12:00 – 14:00, 16:00 – 18:00

Excluded From Package

* Lunch however we will make a lunch stop.

*Anything of a personal nature or anything not mentioned in “Included In Package” section.

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  • Positive Min  Teshni was amazing from pre-booking to post-booking!! I couldn't have asked for a better guide!! At this point, I consider Teshni more like a friend than a guide, as I chatted with her more than anyone. She was always looking out for our best interests and raised some potential challenges (e.g. cruise ship issues) so we knew to expect them. Likewise, she was also hesitant to take payment (as she doesn't offer refunds) to make sure that our ship did dock and we weren't out any extra money. When choosing to book with Teshni, I decided to go with her company because she seemed to try to make the most of the day and wanted to ensure I was happy rather than just create a day that she wanted to guide for (like some other guides). We were a bit late (90 minutes) for this experience because we were disembarking from a cruise ship. While I was not looking forward to choosing between the game reserve and the St. Lucia croc/hippo boat sunset boat tour, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise! When we booked, Teshni said we would have a light snack included and I though the cute picnic bags we received with biltong, nuts, and fruit was the light snack. But, she also had so much pasta, local candy bars, and samosas! It was a large meal! I felt so lucky that Teshni drove us through the park, as we managed to see the most amazing animals in their natural habitats!! It was just awe-inspiring. She always angled her car to make sure everyone in the group was able to take good pictures and we stayed in the park until the very last moment (happening upon giraffes at the last minute!). It was a very magical experience!! thank you Teshni!! My silly husband accidentally left his Prada sunglasses in the car and Teshni reached out and managed to mail them to us in Cape Town!! I would highly recommend Teshni (my friend) :) to be your guide.

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    January 9, 2023

    Positive Min  We had a super amazing safari experience. Teshni is a fantastic tour/nature guide with an abundance of information to share. The safari vehicle of choice was perfect, it offered very comfortable seats and a well air-conditioned interior. Best safari that we've been on to date.

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    November 13, 2022

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    March 31, 2022
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    March 25, 2022

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    December 1, 2021
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    Positive Min  Teshni is a gem! Not only is she ready for the adventure, she is full of fun, smiles and humour. She shares her wealth of knowledge and is very professional. we had an amazing trip to Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Park with UAS!

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    November 9, 2021

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