SOUTH AFRICA · ST LUCIA TOURS
The good st lucia tours fill up a season ahead, and school holidays here run over Christmas. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Cruise Lake St Lucia for close hippo views, Nile crocodiles, birdlife, expert guides, and wide estuary scenery on a small 15-seat boat.
“everything was good. from the guide and her knowlidge of the animals was excelent. keep the good record”
Review of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Big 5 safari from St Lucia, with ranger-led drives, meals, wildlife tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“It was a fantastic day! Without going into the animals we saw, as that depends on luck, let me share the good and bad points of this tour. Arnaud, our guide, always had a smile on his face, answered every question, and provided a lot of inforRead more”
Cruise Lake St Lucia for close hippo sightings, birdlife, ranger commentary, and a small-group boat ride in iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
“Overall it has been a fantastic experience. A warm welcome from the gentleman at the „check in“. The tour itself was amazing, a lot of hippos as close as 2-3 meters. We saw birds and crocodiles, thanks to a very sharp eyed other tourist. And that is also the only complainRead more”
Review the Saint Lucia hippo and croc cruise, with hotel pickup, small groups, hot drinks, wildlife tips, price, and booking advice.
“Great experience to get very close to the hippos! Great guide who explained very well and showed us other hidden gems. Amazing’”
Review of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park full-day tour from St Lucia, with ranger-led wildlife viewing, Cape Vidal snorkeling, lunch, and practical tips.
“Ein toller Tag mit unserem Guide großartigen netten Guide Terry. Die Tour ist gut organisiert. Terry spottet viele Tiere und er klärte uns über diese fachkundig auf. Well done. Snack und Mittagessen waren großartig und es gab sogar glutenfreieRead more”
Explore iSimangaliso Wetland Park after dark on a small-group safari with expert guides, spotlight sightings, hippos, crocodiles, and nocturnal wildlife.
“Sakile heeft ons alles goed uitgelegd en deed de moeite om veel dieren te vinden. het was echter aan het regenen en heel koud. Je moet echt de moeite doen om veel te zien. We waren die middag al op dezelfde weg door het park gereden omdat we het strand wilden zien en hebben toen meer dieren gezien als in de avond. Wij zouden deze tour niet meer boeken.”
Explore iSimangaliso Wetland Park from St Lucia on a small-group safari with wildlife, Cape Vidal beach time, and optional snorkeling.
“The guide was not what we were used of in Krugerpark. Stayed only on the paved road. On the website was mentioned that we would have a braai for lunch. By we had cold chicken. We could have done this safari on our own”
Review of St Lucia’s iSimangaliso Sunset Safari, with wildlife tips, guide details, value advice, itinerary notes, and practical planning help.
“The guide was very informative. The drive was nice but would of preferred more off road routes. This particular day the animals where very scarce. Overall experience was a good.”
Watch iSimangaliso’s wildlife wake up at sunset on a small-group safari from St Lucia, with hotel pickup, expert guiding, and possible Big Five sightings.
“Seeing the rhino up close. The view from the lookout point Friendly guide Bheki. Smell of the trees.”
Review of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi half-day safari from St Lucia, with Big Five sightings, breakfast, guide tips, timing, value, and practical advice.
“We went to Cape Vidal and saw amazing animals and views. Sifiso, our guide, was so friendly and did a lot of effort in explaining everything to us. From the animals, to the nature landscape. We enjoyed every minute with him and our fellow guests on the tour.”
Review of iSimangaliso Wetland Park’s night drive from St Lucia, with wildlife, timing, price, route concerns, and practical booking advice.
“Was sold as a Western shores tour for Elephants and Giraffes sightings, and we actually were taken to the Eastern shores where we had just spent the day, and where wildlife is rarer and less varied (specifically no giraffes and elephants on this side....). So rather disappointing experience, although the guide was a nice guy.”
Snorkel Cape Vidal near St. Lucia, spot colorful fish, rays, octopus, and a shipwreck, then warm up with a hot drink.
“Every moment was Exceptional. Beautiful Experience. Worth the Drive.”
Review of a 3-day St Lucia safari with hippos, crocodiles, Big Five drives, Cape Vidal, four-star lodging, meals, and expert guides.
“Our accommodation at Heritage House was comfortable and the decor classy with an historical style . There were many special touches from the decanter of sherry to fresh date rolls and muffins. Breakfast was served in style near the relaxinRead more”
Pair a St Lucia safari with Cape Vidal snorkeling, Zulu culture, wildlife, breakfast, and a braai on this small-group iSimangaliso tour.
“What an absolutely amazingly memorable tour. Sakhile (known as Shakira to us😉🤣) is such an awesome tour guide and more over so humble and kind. What an amazing start to the New Year, we will remember the day with fond memories and will definitely recommend it to all, however it will need to include Sakhile😉🤣”
Review of a family-friendly Hluhluwe iMfolozi safari from St Lucia, with Big Five sightings, meals, private transport, and a children’s activity pack.
“We had two smashing days with Ashley. His knowledge and enthusiasm were fantastic. We were fascinated by the ants' nest that he showed us, though we refused to eat the supposedly tasty ants. Then it was the dung beatle, then it was the Read more”
Cape sea days, bush mornings, tasting rooms and the long road east.
