iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Full Day Tour
Description
Set of at 08:00 am and travel into South Africa's very first world heritage site. Sit back and let your personal ranger for the day give you all the information regarding this amazing and incredible park. Not only will one enjoy some amazing wildlife but also the chance to witness exactly why this park was proclaimed a world heritage site. You will travel towards Cape Vidal during this tour with numerous loop roads, hides and lookout points en route. Once you arrive at Cape Vidal you may have the opportunity to enjoy some snorkeling in the protected bay (weather & tide dependent). Enjoy a special Picnic lunch all the while enjoying the wildlife within the park.
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Itinerary
South Africa's very first world heritage site. The Park was proclaimed as a world heritage site in 1999 and has since become one of the top destinations while in KwaZulu Natal. This tour includes a multitude of sightings, wildlife, and snorkeling in a Protected bay should the conditions be favorable. It's a day of game viewing, hides, loop roads and snorkeling. Not to mention a lovely picnic at Cape Vidal.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We will gladly pick you up from your accommodation within St Lucia.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No children under the age of 6 years are permitted
Reviews(129)
Zama was a terrific guide and driver. He had great knowledge and plenty of experience and humour. It was a great introduction to the area.
We were collected from our St. Lucia accommodation right on time by our tour guide, Theo. He explained exactly what we were doing and gave us a brief, but detailed run-down of the park, it's history and geography. We were lucky enough to be the only guests on board, so Theo catered the tour to suit us. The vehicle was a typical 'Kruger Spec' Toyota safari vehicle, and while access was a little bit difficult for my wife (70 with a bad knee) it was excellent and extremely comfortable. We had morning tea at Catalina Bay and a delicious lunch with the monkeys a Cape Vidal. Theo was extremely personable, very knowledgable and his keen eyesight picked our animals and birds that otherwise we would have missed. I highly recommend heritage Tours and Safaris to anyone in the St. Lucia area.
We went on a half-day safari as a family, and it was really great! Our tour guide Zama was really funny, informative, showed us the best spots, and drove very well. We saw (baby) elephants, (baby) hippos, warthogs, zebras, monkeys, buffalo, etc. Strong recommendation!
We had a very nice day. Our guide Terrence was fantastic. We saw interesting frogs, a cameleon and various other animals in the park. Lunch and lunch were very good.
Merci pour cette belle critique ! Je suis tellement heureux que Terrence vous ait aidé à repérer les grenouilles, le caméléon et autre faune, et que vous ayez apprécié les repas. Je lui transmettrai vos remerciements. J'espère vous accueillir à nouveau dans le parc très bientôt.
Our family had a great day out yesterday with Bheki as our tour guide. I would first like to mention that Bheki gets 5 stars for his great personality, gave us some good laughs and really made the trip such a great experience. Bheki was kitted out with towels for Cape vidal, as well as blankets for the trip. The blankets are definitely a wow factor when the weather is not the greatest. Loved our coffee stop at Black Rock, our lunch at Cape Vidal was 10/10 . The tide and weather wasn't the greatest so pur snorkeling experience was limited but of course we couldn't resist jumping on the ocean to at least try. Thank you to Bheki for a great family experience.
Thank you for your lovely review. I am so pleased your family had a great full day out with Bheki and enjoyed the laughs, the blankets, and the lunch at Cape Vidal. I will share your 5-star feedback with Bheki. We are glad you still braved the ocean for a snorkel, even with the tide and weather.
We had an amazing day, everything was well organised and taken care of. We saw a lot of animals and thanks to Sifiso, our guide who is very knowledgeable and experienced, it was even more special. The coffeestop at Cape Vidal was very nice , also was the lunch between the animals in their habitat. Also thanks to Helen who informed us on whatsapp. Sifiso, we owned the leopard, many special thanks for the great day!
Thank you for your wonderful review. I am delighted you had a great experience and enjoyed your time with Sifiso and the team. I will share your kind words with Sifiso and Helen
Another great repeat trip to iSimangaliso Wetland Park (first was in 2025). What a joy to travel in this Wetland park with an experienced guide, Yamkele, who shared his knowledge with great enthusiasm, even on the small things, plants, insects, the little birds (LBJs). It was simply lovely to again experience the tranquility, the smells and the sounds in this beautiful place. Thank you, Siyabonga.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted Yamkele could share his passion for iSimangaliso with you again. It's a truly special place, and we're glad you got to experience its beauty and tranquility with him. Looking forward to your next visit!
Great half day tour to Cap Vidal - thanks to Terry, who was a perfect guide to show us the big and tiny miracles of the park and the ocean ;-)!
Thanks so much for sharing your Cape Vidal morning drive experience 😊! We're thrilled Terry made it special, showing you the wonders of the park and ocean. His passion for nature is infectious! Thanks for choosing Heritage Tours.
The second tour I did with Heritage Tours was to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park full day tour. I was happy to have Jabu again as my tour guide and this time I was the only one on the tour. I personally enjoyed this park much mire than the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. The landscape was flatter and you saw more flowers and birds here. The communication with Helen of Heritage Tours before arriving to St.Lucia was excellent. She started texting me while still in the Netherlands and also while in South Africa which was appreciated. I would definitely book with them again next time.
We're delighted you had a fantastic experience with Heritage Tours 😊. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park tour. Jabu is one of our top guides, and we're glad he made your trip memorable. The park's unique landscape and wildlife are a treat, and we're thrilled you enjoyed it. Helen's communication is always a priority, and we're glad you appreciated her efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back!
We had an incredible safari tour with Terrence! He was accommodating, knowledgeable, and absolutely hilarious — a little mischievous, just like the monkeys we saw. He made the experience feel personal, stopping whenever we wanted and pointing out small details we never would’ve noticed on our own. We saw so much wildlife and wrapped up the day with a planned stop at the beach, which was beautifully pristine and peaceful. Overall, Terrence made the entire experience unforgettable. Highly recommend booking with him!
Thanks so much for sharing your fantastic safari experience with us! Terry is one of our star guides, and it's clear he brought his signature charm and expertise to your adventure 😊. We're thrilled he made your day so special, from the wildlife sightings to the beach stop. His passion for sharing the magic of the bush is infectious! Looking forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience!
