• St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari
  • St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari

St Lucia, KZN : 3-Day Wildlife and Cultural Safari

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ID: GYG1121111-1723002
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Country: South Africa

Duration: 3 days


Description

Discover the wildlife and culture of Zululand on a 3-day tour from St Lucia. A guided walk through the KwaSmolo Community, visit Dumazulu Traditional Village as well as two world renowned game parks.
Spend 3 full days and 3 magical nights in the heart of Zululand. Stay in the beautiful coastal village of St Lucia in a 4-star accommodation which includes breakfast. Perfectly situated, not only within walking distance from the main road, all the shops and restaurants through the centre of town, but allows for easy access to two of South Africa's most amazing wildlife parks and a wealth of Zulu cultural and traditional history.

Your arrival day is planned once you've notified us of your arrival time in St Lucia. Your guide will be on hand to meet you at a Barraca Restaurant place to introduce himself and give you a brief overview of what lies ahead. While you begin your adventure with a tranquil afternoon sunset cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, your guide will take care of your luggage and check-in. Returning to pick you up from Sunset Jetty and drop you at your accommodation. Marvel at the hippos wandering down the main street at night in search of grazing as you enjoy dinner. During the day, spot bushbuck, vervet monkeys, mongoose, and warthogs walking around without a care in the world, not to mention the abundant birdlife.

The list of activities and itinerary will be planned and finalized after you've booked, but herein are all the fascinating places and activities you'll exparience. In no set order yet you will visit Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, the oldest game reserve in Africa, about an hour's drive west of St Lucia through rural villages and communities. St Lucia is the gateway to the Eastern Shores section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa's first declared UNESCO World Heritage Site for Nature, accessed directly from St Lucia.

Take a guided walking tour to the KwaSmolo Community bordering Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Experience modern day-to-day living in rural Zululand. Visit the Sangoma (Healer), the Shembe Temple, a primary school, and the local "Spaza" where locals buy their daily essentials. Enjoy a traditional "Shisanyama" or barbecue afterwards while enjoying the traditional Zulu dancers.

Step back in time at Dumazulu Traditional Village where insights are shared about Zulu life in a bygone age. All along your travels you will see just how immersed in the wild you are. The entire area is truly a wildlife wonderland and you experience so much of wherever you go - nature is all around you all the time!

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the rich wildlife and culture of Northern Zululand
  • Enjoy a sunset cruise on the St Lucia Estuary and spot hippos and crocs
  • Visit Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park
  • Experience modern Zulu life with a guided tour of the KwaSmolo Community
  • Step back in time at Dumazulu Traditional Village and learn about Zulu life

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Transfers from Durban and Richards Bay harbours and airports, are available and bookable under "add-ons" section when booking.
Sub-tropical climate, warm Indian Ocean currents
Wildlife such as hippos, bushbuck, vervet monkeys, mongoose, and warthogs can be seen around town
Visit to rural villages and communities experience modern day-to-day living in rural Zululand
Experience traditional Zulu life of a time past
Transport between activities and parks is with our open safari vehicle (has roll down sides)
Entering the village of St Lucia, you turn right through through a very small "round-about" onto McKenzie Street. As you drive up Mckenzie Street and you look far ahead up the street, you will see the tiered, bright orange signage of Barraca Restaurant on your left hand side. You'll pass an Engen Fuel Station, Spar Supermarket all on your left and as you are nearing Spar you should see Barraca Restaurant on your left! Staff are always at the fornt of the open veranda to welcome guests...Your Guide, Sifiso, will be right there in his khaki Bushbaby Safaris Zululand shirt!
INCLUDED
  • 3 nights 4-star accommodation (Bed & Breakfast) in St Lucia
  • Sunset cruise on the St Lucia Estuary
  • Guided walking tour to the KwaSmolo Community
  • Traditional 'Shisanyama' or barbeque with locals
  • Zulu dancers performance
  • Visit to Dumazulu Traditional Village
  • 6-hour open vehicle safari to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park including park entry fees
  • 9-hour open vehicle safari to iSimangaliso (Cape Vidal Beach) including park entry fees.
  • Meals included on safaris are pre-packed breakfast and braai (BBQ) for lunch!
  • R375,00/person dinner vouchers each evening at Barraca Restaurant (any amount exceeding the collective total is for your account). Dinner Vouchers are non-redeemable/non-transferable.
  • Experienced local professional guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • Personal expenses and private purchases (extra snacks, meals curios, etc)
  • Any amount exceeding the collective value per evening of your dinner voucher is for your account.
  • Gratuities

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.