One of those once in a lifetime, not to be missed opportunities… An almost 3-hour boat cruise on St. Lucia lake departing at sunrise traveling along the St. Lucia Estuary lined with mangroves among the hippos and herons, crocs and reeds dangling with weaver nests. A real birders and photographers delight! This incredible trip Includes a light continental breakfast. while watching the hippo’s play.
Your boat excursion will allow you to experience South Africa’s very first World Heritage site from a unique position, all the while enjoying incredible wildlife, and an abundance of bird life. The lake is home to approximately 800 hippos and 1200 Nile crocodiles.
This early morning breakfast excursion gives you a unique perspective of this magnificently pristine part of South Africa. On-board commentary is available, from knowledgeable guides who are on hand to explain and help identify the various species of animal and birds you are guaranteed to see on your coffee and croissants boat outing on Lake St Lucia. The guides are passionate about the environment and offer unique insights and invaluable information into what makes this UNESCO list landmark extraordinary. Besides a wealth of information, they are only too happy to regale you with their stories and adventures on the lake.
ShakaBarker will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the dock where the boat launches and return you to your accommodation in time to spend the day exploring the local game parks or just relax on the beach at Cape Vidal. They also have mid-morning and sunset cruises, but this early sunrise departure allows you to catch those early morning reflections in the water before the wind disturbs the surface and see the birds and other animals as they begin to wake. The coffee and croissants are an added bonus while watching the pods of hippos go about their days business.
The ShakaBarker vessels are specifically designed to have minimal impact on the environment, and so guests have an optimal experience on the lake. Groups are small ensuring everyone has the perfect photographic opportunity for when that hippo makes a splash.
What you need to bring:
Yourselves
Your camera and a pair of binoculars if you have one
And a windbreaker or jersey to keep that early morning chill at bay in the mild winter months.
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