Durban and Kwazulu-Natal

St. Lucia

St Lucia village is a village that is surrounded by an estuary, the Indian ocean and a Game Park - the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park - declared a natural world heritage site in December 1999. It is situated where the estuary meets the sea (needless to say a fisherman's paradise) and crocodiles, hippos, red duiker, bushbuck, impala, zebra, wildebeest, fish eagles, goliath herons and egrets can regularly be seen without entering the park.

In season, whales and dolphins can be seen from our beaches, as well as flamingos and pelican in the estuary - over a year period 542 different species of birds were counted. The village is behind the protected sand dunes and and it is restricted to 2 storey buildings (no breathtaking views). It is small (5 blocks by 4 blocks) and 2 km away from the beach.

To the south and southwest of Khula Village, and between it and Monzi, a community of some 10 000 has occupied the Dukuduku Forest where they provide a livelihood for themselves in the form of subsistence farming and the manufacture of crafts, essentially in the form of wood carving using the indigenous trees.

Transfers from Durban International Airport to St Lucia, and return = R 400pp (one-way) if 4 people are travelling. Couples travelling alone pay R 1080pp one-way.

If you prefer to collect a rented car at the airport and drive up yourself, we can arrange that too.

Accommodation is arranged according to your budget.

Option 1

UMFOLOZI/HLUHLUWE OPEN VEHICLE GAME DRIVES
- World famous, big 5 game reserve visits
- Half day and full day for four or more people
- Refreshments lunch & snacks included


Option 2

EXPLORE THE WETLANDS DRIVE
- Full day scenic game viewing on the Eastern Shores. Discover the Wetland and Grassland ecosystems of the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park World Heritage Site.
- Refreshments & lunch provided.
- Short walks or snorkelling if desired.


Option 3

HONEYMOON BEND KAYAK
- Half Day.
- St. Lucia Estuary, Mangrove Islands & Channels.
- Refreshments & snacks.

Option 4

CAPE VIDAL FULL DAY KAYAK
- Full day activity including a paddle at either Lake Bhangazi or Catalina Bay.
- Beach walk to Bat's Cave (Tide permitting) or Whale watching tower & Mt Tabor.
- Lunch, refreshments & snacks included.
- Surf paddle & snorkelling.

Option 5

EXPEDITION PADDLE
- Full day.
- Paddle on the waterways surrounding the Estuary.
- Explore this previously restricted area.
- A birders paradise.
- Lunch, snacks & refreshments included.

Option 6

SUNSET PADDLE
- 2-3 hours
- Paddle behind the islands away from civilization.
- View an awesome sunset from the bank at Honeymoon Bend.

Option 7

- GUIDED BIRDING WALKS Birding walks encompassing the various ecosystems.

Option 8

- CAPE VIDAL Half day.
- Refreshments included.

Option 9

- WHALE WATCHING ±3 hours at sea looking for whales.
- Exciting close-up sightings of Humpback Whales.
- Top class fully qualified skipper.

Option 10

- BICYCLE HIRE Half or full day.
- Guided options available on request.

Option 11

- KHULA VILLAGE CYCLE TOUR Half day guided cycling.
- Experience everyday life in this rural village.
- Visit the schools & crèche.
- Meet the Sangoma (Spiritual healer)
- Lunch with a family in the village optional.

Option 12

- KHULA SHEBEEN EXPERIENCE Short visit to some of the beer halls in this rural village. Usually around sunset.
- First round on us!

Option 13

- KHULA VILLAGE MEALS Enjoy a traditional Zulu meal with a family in Khula Village.
- Price based on host and group size.

Option 14

- FLIGHT OVER ST LUCIA / PICNIC LUNCH Early morning transfer from Durban to airfield in Monzi and then on to St Lucia.
- A flight over the lake area and down to the wreck of the Jolly Rubino ship off Maphelane.
- A picnic lunch combined with any of the following activities.
- An Estuary Cruise on a large boat to view hippos and crocodiles.
- On a short Kayak on the Estuary.
- A coastal dune forest picnic and short stole on the rocky shore at Mission Rocks.

All products include the following:

- Pick up from your accommodation in St Lucia.
- All prices include transport in a Safari vehicle as well as all equipment.
- Guides are SATOUR/DEAT/APA/FGASA qualified.
- Passenger liability cover.
- Linked to Med-Rescue service.