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Tours & Activities in and around St. Lucia

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Full day game Drive:

Pick up at 05h00 (winter) 04h00 (summer) from Lake St Lucia Lodge in an open Game vehicle and enter the Umfolozi Game Park working your way up to Hilltop – Hluhluwe Game reserve. At around 09h00 – 09h30 breakfast is served. Continuing after breakfast driving through the exquisite landscapes viewing the big five along the way. Around 12h00 – 13h00 Guest are allowed to exit the vehicle and unwind with refreshments while your guide prepares and  serves lunch.  This is truly a memorable outing.

 

Half day game Drive:

Pick up at 05h00 (winter) 04h00 (summer) from Lake St Lucia Lodge in an open Game vehicle and enter the Umfolozi Game Park working your way up to Hilltop –  Hluhluwe Game reserve. At around 09h00 – 09h30 breakfast is served. Continuing after breakfast driving through the exquisite landscapes viewing the big five along the way.

Night Drive:

Pick up at Lake St Lucia Lodge around 19h30.The drive takes you into The St. Lucia Wetlands Park, which is about 2 minutes drive from Lake St Lucia Lodge. This is home of four of the “big five”. The drive is extremely educational from echo  systems to wildlife itself. This is a must as you adventure off the normal road through terrain that is unspoilt and seen by only concession holders.

   

Bird viewing & walks:

Our tour guide has more than 30 years experience in the field of birding so you are assured of wonderful sightings of  both the common and not so common birds of the area. For the bird lover, this is a must.

 

Boat Safari on the Estuary to see Hippo's and croc's in their natural environment:

This is one of the most popular tours. The St Lucia Estuary is the largest estuarine system in Africa.  (Length + 65Km and 35Kms wide)  To be seen are, rafts of Hippo's, crocodiles, Fish Eagles and of course the echo system. The motor launch offers a cash bar and the safari takes around 2 hrs.

Cultural Village Tour:

Ever increasing number of requests for this truly magnificent tour. This is not your typically touristy tour, but simply a Zulu showing how the Zulu's live in the nearby Khula Zulu village. Learn how the influence of the 1st world is changing the lives of the clan. Can have Lunch optional extra.

Seasonal Whale Watching:

From May to mid December. During the winter months whales from the Antarctic visit our shores to have their young in the warm waters off our coast.   St Lucia has the highest boat-based whale sightings.

Snorkeling:

Explore Cape Vidal, enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the bay and over the reef - then enjoy a sumptuous South African bush braai (barbeque)

Seasonal Turtle Tours:

From November to March.  During the summer months hundreds of Loggerhead and Giant Leatherback turtles return to the beaches to lay their eggs. This tour includes a night drive through The Eastern Shores onto Cape Vidal for a Beach drive. A walk on the Beach followed by some snacks & refreshments.  The Tour is for 6 hours and departure times vary according to High & low tides.

Horse riding:

You have the option of riding on the beach or in the Game Reserve.  Beach rides for 1 Hour,

Game Rides for 1 Hour, 2½ Hours, ½ Day

Fishing:

St. Lucia is a fisherman's paradise offering Salt-water fly-fishing to Rock and Surf angling. Bait and Equipment included.

 

Deep Sea Fishing:

For a full day out on the Deep Sea and lots of fish to catch.  Remember to bring your sunscreen, hat and lots of water to drink.

Crocodile Research Centre:

St. Lucia has a very interesting crocodile center well worth a visit.  A snake section and cycad garden has recently been introduced.

 

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