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  Hluhluwe-imfolozi Park Open Vehicle Safaris | St Lucia Estuary & Cape Vidal |
Eastern Shores Game Drive | St Lucia Turtle Tour | Eastern Shores & Cape Vidal |
Eastern Shores Sundowner Safari | Veyane Cultural Village |
Interpretive Guided Walk | St Lucia Boat Cruise

  

Day Tours in Hluhluwe & St Lucia - South Africa

 
   
Note: All day tours depart St Lucia, unless otherwise specified.
 
  Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Open Vehicle Safaris
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park Open Vehicle Safari - South Africa   Highlights  

  •   Tour with qualified, experienced field guides.
  •   Specially modified open safari vehicles enhance your        game viewing.
  •   Excellent photographic opportunities.
  •   Enjoy seeing all of Hluhluwe-Imfolozi’s inhabitants –        both big and small.
 
 
 
 

  
 Departure Times (Departs from both Hluhluwe & St Lucia)

FULL DAY      Summer        05h00 – 16h00 (Nov – Feb)
                     Winter           06h00 – 16h00 (Mar - Oct)
MORNING      Summer        05h00 – 12h00 (Nov – Feb)
                     Winter           06h00 – 12h00 (Mar - Oct)
AFTERNOON  Summer        14h00 – 19h00 (Nov – Feb)
                     Winter           14h00 – 18h00 (Mar - Oct)
3 HOUR AM    Summer        05h00 – 08h00 (Nov – Feb)
                     Winter           06h00 – 09h00 (Mar - Oct)
3 HOUR PM    Summer        16h00 – 19h00 (Nov – Feb)
                     Winter           15h00 – 18h00 (Mar - Oct)
 Tour Overview
Come with us on one of our specialist tours to South Africa’s oldest game reserve, rich in both cultural and conservation history and successful in its endeavours to save the white rhino from extinction. A game drive in a diverse reserve with incredible scenic beauty. All of the ‘Big Five’ as well as all the general game species are present.




 
  St Lucia Estuary & Cape Vidal                                                      Full Day
St Lucia Estuary & Cape Vidal - South Africa   Highlights  

  •   Enjoy a leisurely boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, a        World Heritage Site.
  •   See hippos, crocodiles, the African fish eagle and other        birds on the lake.
  •   An open vehicle game drive through the Eastern Shores        Game Reserve.
  •   Stop at scenic viewing points overlooking the lake and        the Indian Ocean.
  •   Visit Cape Vidal’s beautiful beaches to relax and snorkel        (gear provided).
  •   Possibly see some big game on the drive.

  
 Tour Overview (Departs from Hluhluwe)
A full day exploring the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park), a World Heritage Site. Explore its diversity by means of game drive, boat cruise, beach visit and even some snorkelling.

 
  Eastern Shores Game Drive                                                         Half Day
Eastern Shores Game Drive - South Africa   Highlights  

  •   Open safari vehicle game drive in a reserve next to St        Lucia town.
  •   Good photo opportunities in open grasslands.
  •   See animals not normally seen elsewhere.


 
 
 
 
 

  
 Tour Overview
Enjoy an open safari vehicle game drive through the Eastern Shores Game Reserve. This diverse reserve situated between Lake St Lucia and the Indian Ocean, affords one the opportunity of seeing rhino, elephant, buffalo, leopard, samango monkey, bushbuck, reedbuck, suni, side striped jackal as well as many other general game species and has great birding.

 
  St Lucia Turtle Tour                                                                       Half Day
St Lucia Turtle Tour - South Africa   Highlights  

  •   An evening searching for leatherback and loggerhead        turtles.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  
 Tour Overview
Spend an evening with us searching for the enormous and extremely endangered Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles, when they come onto the beach to lay their eggs. This unique and fascinating tour enters the reserve either in the afternoon or evening (depending on low tide). The tour departs from St Lucia and starts with a game drive through the Eastern Shores Game Reserve. At Cape Vidal drive onto a pristine beach where the search for turtles begins, driving up the beach for 23km to Leven Point. From here there is an opportunity to walk further up the beach. A light meal is served during the evening. Once off the beach, game drive back to St Lucia using a spotlight searching for nocturnal animals. Animals such rhino, buffalo, leopard and many others may be seen.
Includes snacks and refreshments.

 
  Eastern Shores & Cape Vidal                                                       Half Day
Eastern Shores & Cape Vidal - South Africa   Highlights  

  •   Open safari vehicle game drive in the Eastern Shores        Game Reserve.
  •   Look out from some wonderful viewpoints.
  •   Relax on the beach and snorkel at Cape Vidal.
 
 
 
 

  
 Tour Overview
An open vehicle game drive through the Eastern Shores Game Reserve with possible sightings of rhino, buffalo, elephant, leopard and many other animal species. There is also the option to walk to Bat Cave, as well as the Whale Watching Tower at Cape Vidal. While at Cape Vidal relax on the beach or enjoy snorkelling in the sheltered waters at low tide.

 
  Eastern Shores Sundowner Safari                                              Half Day
Eastern Shores Sundowner   Highlights  

  •   Sundowners at Sunset.
  •   Beer, Wine and cooldrinks included.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  
 Tour Overview
Enjoy an afternoon open vehicle game drive in the eastern shores game reserve. This drive will take you along new roads in the park looking for animals as they start moving in the afternoon. Stop at a view point at sundown for sundowners whilst enjoying an African Sunset. Late afternoon Open safari vehicle game drive in the Eastern Shores Game Reserve.

 
  Veyane Cultural Village                                                            Short Tour
Veyane Cultural Village - South Africa   Highlights  

  •   Experience contemporary Zulu village life.
  •   Call on a traditional healer and learn about traditional        remedies.
  •   See Zulu bead workers and weavers at work and        perhaps try your hand at making some beadwork.
  •   Be entertained by talented traditional musicians and        Zulu dancing.  
 
 

  
 Tour Overview
Veyane Cultural Village will give you an introduction to many fascinating aspects of traditional and modern Zulu life. This owner run cultural village gives you the feeling of the real life led by the Zulu people.

 
  Interpretive Guided Walk                                                         Short Tour
Interpretive Guided Walk - South Africa   Highlights  

  •   A relaxed walk in a game reserve without dangerous        game.
  •   Our experienced guides will teach you about the various        animals, trees and vegetation you come across.

 
 
 
 
 
 

  
 Tour Overview
Enjoy a guided walk through the Mfabeni Game Reserve section of the Eastern Shores Game Reserve with one of our experienced guides interpreting the sights and sounds of the bush, along with its inhabitants.

 
  St Lucia Boat Cruise                                                                  Short Tour
St Lucia Boat Cruise - South Africa   Highlights  

  •   Relaxed cruise on the St Lucia Estuary.
  •   Double-decker boat with good vantage points.
  •   Sightings of hippo, crocodiles, the African fish eagle and        other game species.
  •   Coffee and snack bar as well as full bar on board.

 
 
 
 
 

  
 Tour Overview
Enjoy a two hour interpretive cruise on the St Lucia Estuary aboard the Santa Lucia, a spacious double-decker boat offering great vantages to view hippo and crocodiles and occasionally other species of mammals, as well as excellent bird life.

 
 
 
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