St. Lucia
One day you drive through iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The next you step into a boat among hippos and crocodiles. And further on the Indian Ocean awaits at Cape Vidal.
Discover everything about this location.
Where wetlands and ocean come together.
St. Lucia is a coastal town on the Indian Ocean and forms a base for the surrounding nature area. From here you can head towards iSimangaliso Wetland Park or further on to Cape Vidal.
At Cape Vidal you can swim, snorkel or kayak in the Indian Ocean. If you would rather be behind the wheel again, you can go on safari through iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
You can also explore the coast on horseback. And anyone who prefers to head out with a rod can fish here.
Hippos where the water becomes calmer.
Closer to St. Lucia itself, water also plays a leading role. South of the town lies the lagoon of the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park.
Hippos and crocodiles live in the water, among other animals. Boat safaris leave daily to see these animals from the water.
In this way you can easily switch between safari, coast and lagoon during one stop. Sometimes from the 4x4, sometimes from a boat and sometimes simply with your feet in the sand.
Here you decide for yourself how wet you get.
- Go on safari through iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
- Head to Cape Vidal on the Indian Ocean.
- Swim, snorkel or kayak at Cape Vidal.
- Step aboard for a boat safari through the lagoon.
- Look out for hippos and crocodiles.
- Take a horse ride along the coast.
- Go fishing in the area.
Self-drive trips in the region
South Africa, eSwatini and Mozambique Beach & Safari
West Cape and Namaqualand hiking & 4x4
