St Lucia Estuary Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Project Day Tour from Durban
Isimangaliso Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park is South Africa's 3rd largest protected area with 280km of a beautiful coastline. You will enjoy a 2 hour guided boat ride where you will see hippo's, crocodiles and the fish eagle.
The Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary specialises in the rehabilitant of wild cats back into the wild. You will get to see cheetahs, wild cats and serval and caracal.
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St Lucia Estuary Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Project Day Tour from Durban
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What's included in St Lucia Estuary Safari & Emdoneni Wild Cat Project Day Tour from Durban
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
The tour starts at iSimangaliso Wetlands Park that was declared South Africa's first Natural World Heritage Site in 1999. Previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, the UNESCO site dates back over 120 years. Established in 1895 the reserve is considered South Africa's third largest park with its’ unique ecosystem spanning over 280km of near pristine coastline and 328 000 hectares of magnificent scenery. The protected area is home to one of the largest population of hippopotamuses in SA as well as an estimated 1000 crocodiles. Isimangaliso has a wealth of plant, bird and animal life, including lion, zebra, African elephant, leopard, giraffe, black and southern white rhino and fish eagles.
Zululand Cat Conservation Project
After Isimangaliso Wetland we to Emdoneni Cat Project that offers a guided tour about South Africa’s endangered wild cat species. The aim of the Emdoneni Cat Project is to care for the various wild cat species which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and need care and rehabilitation. Emdoneni’s guided tour offers visitors a unique and exciting opportunity to literally get up close and personal with their magnificent cat species. There are four species of wild cats at Emdoneni; African Wildcat, Caracal, Cheetah and Serval. This once in a lifetime opportunity can be enjoyed whilst being educated on a tour. This activity is very popular!
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a 5km radius of Durban
- Professional guide
- National Park fees
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- snacks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- German and Polish languages can be requested (on request)
- Wheelchair user: Any traveler using wheelchair have to inform (weight & size)
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Pick-up point at 1st Zulu Safaris Office at Tropicana Hotel,85 OR Tambo Parade we also do pick-up at the Durban Harbour Passenger Terminal and Richards Bay Harbour Passenger Terminal or any pick-up at a 5km radius from Tropicana Hotel. For special pick-up arrangements contact us.
Meeting / End Points
- KwaZulu-Natal
