iSimangaliso Wetland Park & Boat Cruise from Durban

Discover iSimangaliso Wetland Park — South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. This remarkable park stretches along 280km of pristine coastline and contains Africa's largest estuarine lake system, home to 800+ hippos and thousands of Nile crocodiles. Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary spotting hippos, crocs, and some of the 500+ bird species. Take a guided walk through the wetland forest, and if you're visiting between November and March, witness loggerhead and leatherback turtles nesting on the beach.

Tour Highlights

Interactive Route Map

Click markers to see stop details. Route is approximate and may vary.

Your Day, Stop by Stop

A cinematic journey through Cape Town's most iconic landmarks

1

05:30

Hotel Pickup

15 min

Early departure from Durban

2

05:45

Drive North

180 min

3-hour drive along the KZN North Coast

3

08:45

Arrive St Lucia

15 min

Brief stop in the charming town of St Lucia

4

09:00

Estuary Boat Cruise

120 min

2-hour cruise spotting hippos, crocs, and birdlife

5

11:00

Packed Lunch

30 min

Lunch at a scenic overlook

6

11:30

Wetland Walk

60 min

Guided walk through coastal forest

7

STOP 7

30 min

12:30

Beach Visit

Visit the pristine Indian Ocean beach

8

13:00

Departure

15 min

Begin return journey to Durban

9

16:00

Hotel Drop-off

0 min

Return to your accommodation

What's Included