Durban: St Lucia Birdwatching Tour
ID: GYG933194-1457095
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Embark on a bird-watching tour from Durban to St Lucia. Explore the Igwalagwala Trail and see over 500 bird species in St Lucia.
Embark on a birdwatching tour from Durban to St. Lucia. Explore the Igwalagwala Trail with a guide and learn about the history of the trail and the bird species that inhabit the area.
Depart from Durban and head northward along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal to the city of St. Lucia. Visit the Igwalagwala Trail and learn about the history of the trail and its incredible bird species.
St. Lucia and its environs are home to the Igwalagwala Trail and are part of the Zululand Birding Route. The Igwalagwala Trail in St. Lucia, South Africa, has to rank among the top birding treks in the world due to the quantity of high-quality species per unit area, according to published author and naturalist Ian Sinclair.
St. Lucia has over 500 bird species, so whether you want to see water birds, sea birds, forest birds, or birds of prey, your knowledgeable local culture guide will give you the very best chance to find the birds you want. Keep an eye out for the Purple-crested Turaco, White-eared Barbet, Red-capped Robin-chat, Crested Guineafowl, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, and Southern Boubou.
Highlights
- Discover the Igwalagwala Trail, one of the top birding treks in the world
- Learn about the history of the trail and its incredible bird species from a guide
- Explore the Zululand Birding Route and see over 500 bird species in St Lucia
- See water birds, sea birds, forest birds, and birds of prey in their natural habitat
- Keep an eye out for the Purple-crested Turaco, White-eared Barbet, and more
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
Bring water and sunscreen to stay hydrated and protected from the sun
Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking
Respect the natural environment and wildlife by not littering or disturbing the habitat
INCLUDED
- Transportation in fully air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided birdwatching tour
- Local culture guide expertise
- Admission to Igwalagwala Trail
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.