South Africa · Safari

2-Day Elephant Coast Safari from Richards Bay with St. Lucia Cruise

2 Days Round trip from Richards Bay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a 2-hour Hippo and Croc boat cruise in St. Lucia
  • 02 Explore iSimangaliso Wetland Park on a 3-hour game and birding drive
  • 03 Travel through Hluhluwe on a 2-hour game drive
  • 04 Visit a working pineapple plantation and a Zulu community art and fruit market

Embark on a scenic 2-day journey from Richards Bay to St. Lucia, where you'll enjoy a thrilling Hippo and Croc boat cruise and a 3-hour game and birding drive through the UNESCO World Heritage site of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Continue with a game drive through Hluhluwe, a visit to a working pineapple plantation, and lunch at a hidden gem with its own Zululand brewery and Zulu museum. The experience also includes time at a Zulu community art and fruit market for unique African souvenirs.

You may even see hippos strolling through town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Durban, Richards Bay, Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Languages Afrikaans, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

St. Lucia Boat Cruise and iSimangaliso Safari

  • Upon arrival at the ship, you will be collected and taken on a private 4x4 transfer to St. Lucia.
  • Departure from Richards Bay or Durban (at a supplement).
  • Transfer to St. Lucia, where guests enjoy a 2-hour Hippo and Croc boat cruise.
  • Lunch will be in the quaint village of St. Lucia.
  • A 3-hour afternoon game and birding drive through the UNESCO World Heritage site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
  • Overnight in St. Lucia at a guesthouse, with dinner in the fascinating village. You may even see hippos strolling through town.

Overnight in St. Lucia at a guesthouse.

2
Day 02

Hluhluwe Drive, Pineapple Plantation and Zulu Market

  • The day begins with a 2-hour game drive through iSimangaliso Wetland Park, passing through the town of Hluhluwe.
  • Visit a working pineapple plantation that supplies 17% of all pineapples consumed in the Middle East.
  • Lunch will be at a hidden gem with its own Zululand brewery and Zulu museum.
  • A 1-hour visit to a Zulu community art and fruit market for African souvenirs.
  • Return transfer to the ship.
St. Lucia boat cruise, iSimangaliso Wetland Park game drive, Hluhluwe game drive

Where this trip takes you

St. Lucia boat cruise, iSimangaliso Wetland Park game drive, Hluhluwe game drive

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Richards Bay 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private guide
  • Accommodation for one night (single supplement applies)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunches (2)
  • Dinner (1)
  • All toll fees and fuel
  • All insurances
  • Water in the vehicle
  • Snacks in the vehicle
  • Owner-driven and guided

What's Not Included

  • All entrance fees
  • Gratuities
  • All drinks
  • Items of a personal nature

What to bring

  • Binoculars
  • Sunglasses
  • Identification
  • Sunscreen/protection
  • Light jacket
  • Walking shoes
  • Hat
  • Any medication
  • Water bottle

Know before you go

  • This is a low-risk malaria area - please consult a doctor.
  • Do not carry large amounts of cash.
  • Basic fitness is required.
  • The guide will be with guests at all attractions.
  • Prices are based on per-person sharing, and a single supplement applies.
  • Tours may be adapted to suit the client's exact needs.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Richards Bay, South Africa
Tour start
Richards Bay, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Richards Bay.

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