St Lucia/Hluhluwe Safari
Nestled in northern KwaZulu-Natal, St Lucia and Hluhluwe offer one of South Africa’s most diverse safari experiences. Visitors can explore the legendary Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, Africa’s oldest reserve and home to the Big 5, while also discovering the UNESCO‑listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where savannah, estuary, and ocean meet in spectacular harmony. Together, these destinations create a safari adventure that blends bush, beach, and water in one unforgettable journey.
In Hluhluwe–Imfolozi, guests can enjoy full‑day or half‑day Big 5 game drives, intimate small‑group safaris, and thrilling night drives that reveal the bush’s nocturnal secrets. Meanwhile, iSimangaliso offers heritage tours with snorkeling at Cape Vidal, sunset safaris with breathtaking views, and even combined itineraries that let you experience both parks in a single day. Each outing is guided by experts who bring the landscape and its wildlife to life.
Beyond the reserves, St Lucia’s estuary and coastline open up a world of aquatic adventure. Daily hippo and crocodile boat cruises showcase the estuary’s abundant wildlife, while seasonal turtle tours and whale watching provide rare encounters with marine giants. For those seeking more adrenaline, deep‑sea fishing and offshore excursions add another layer of excitement to the safari experience.
Complementing the wildlife are cultural and adventure add‑ons, from Zulu village tours and horse riding to cycling trails and birdwatching walks. With packages ranging from one‑day combos to nine‑night getaways, visitors can tailor their safari to suit families, couples, or solo travelers. Whether it’s the roar of lions, the splash of hippos, or the serenity of a sunset over the wetlands, St Lucia and Hluhluwe promise a safari that captures the very essence of Africa.
2 Nights 3 Days
Sharing : 700 Euro p.p Single : 890 Euro p.p
Safari Itinerary
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Day 1 :
- Transfer to St Lucia and check-in at accommodation
- Boat cruise from 1pm – 3pm
- Isimangaliso Park Safari from 3pm – 6pm
- Dinner at own expense at a restaurant in town
Day 2 :
- Full-day Umfolozi Park safari from 5am – 3:30pm
- Includes breakfast, BBQ lunch, refreshments, and gate fees
- Dinner at own expense at a restaurant in town
Day 3 :
- Breakfast at the lodge
- Half-day Isimangaliso / Cape Vidal safari from 8am to 1pm
- Includes picnic lunch, refreshments, and gate fees
- Depart at 1:30pm for your next destination
3 Nights 4 Days
Sharing 830 Euro p.p Single 950 Euro p.p
Safari Itinerary
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Day 1 :
- Arrive in St Lucia and check in at accommodation
- Isimangaliso Park Safari from 4pm to 7pm
- Dinner at own expense at a restaurant in town
Day 2 :
- Full-day Umfolozi Park safari from 5am to 3:30pm
- Includes breakfast, BBQ lunch, refreshments, and gate fees
- Dinner at own expense at a restaurant in town
Day 3 :
- Full-day Isimangaliso / Cape Vidal safari from 8am to 3pm
- Includes picnic lunch, refreshments, and gate fees
- Boat Cruise from 4.30pm till 6.30pm
- Dinner at own expense at a restaurant in town
Day 4 :
- Breakfast at the lodge and check out at 10am
4 Nights 5 Days
Sharing 1065 Euro p.p Single 1313 Euro p.p
Safari Itinerary
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Day 1
- Check in at Accommodation
- Meet your guide
- 2 Hour Hippo and Croc cruise
- Dinner at your own expense
Day 2
- Depart for the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Reserve
See Big 5 and Wild Dogs - Breakfast and BBQ Lunch in the bush
- Travel through savannah grasslands
- Transfer to St Lucia
- Dinner
Day 3
- Breakfast then off to Cape Vidal: Grasslands, mangroves, vegetated sand dunes
- Snorkel in a protected bay (this activity is weather and tide dependent)
- Picnic lunch watching endangered samango monkeys
- 3 hour Sunset Safari
Day 4
- Breakfast at the lodge and then off to a Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre
- Lunch included in St Lucia,
- Travel to a Traditional Zulu village Zulu warrior dancing, beadwork, and Zulu customs
- Afternoon spent in St Lucia
Day 5
- Breakfast at the lodge and check out at 10 am
- Transfer to King Shaka Durban International Airport
7 Nights 8 Days
Sharing 2145 Euro p.p Single 2435 Euro p.p
Safari Itinerary
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Day 1
- Check in at Accommodation
- Meet your guide
- 2 Hour Hippo and Croc cruise
- Dinner at your own expense
Day 2
- Depart for the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Reserve
See Big 5 and Wild Dogs - Breakfast and BBQ Lunch in the bush
- Travel through savannah grasslands
- Transfer to St Lucia
- Dinner
Day 3
- Breakfast then off to Cape Vidal: Grasslands, mangroves, vegetated sand dunes
- Snorkel in a protected bay (this activity is weather and tide dependent)
- Picnic lunch watching endangered samango monkeys
- 3 hour Sunset Safari
Day 4
- Breakfast at the lodge and then off to a Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre
- Lunch included in St Lucia,
- Travel to a Traditional Zulu village Zulu warrior dancing, beadwork, and Zulu customs
- Afternoon spent in St Lucia
Day 5
- Breakfast then transfer to Bayete Zulu.
- Personal tour to of habituated elephants that were rescued
- Encounter includes feeding and touching experience
- Lunch in St Lucia
- Dinner at your own expense
Day 6
- Transfer to the Oldest proclaimed Reserve in Africa, The Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
- Breakfast
- Explore St Lucia, markets and curios shops
- Dinner at the lodge
Day 7
- 2 Hour boat cruise to see hippos, nile crocodiles and hundreds of bird species
- 3 Hour sunset safari
- Dinner in St Lucia
Day 8
- Breakfast at the lodge and check out at 10 am
- Transfer to King Shaka Durban International Airport
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Excluded
- Flights
- Airport Taxes
- Visas
- Passports
- Personal/Travel Insurance
- Gear Hire (available from Blue Ocean Dive Resort)
- Tips / Gratuities (optional cost at guest’s personal discretion)
