ST LUCIA CHARTERS
On the water · Boat safaris · Marine experiences
- WHERE THE WILD MEETS THE WATER
- OUR STORY
- …
- WHERE THE WILD MEETS THE WATER
- OUR STORY
ST LUCIA CHARTERS
On the water · Boat safaris · Marine experiences
- WHERE THE WILD MEETS THE WATER
- OUR STORY
- …
- WHERE THE WILD MEETS THE WATER
- OUR STORY
ST LUCIA · iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK · SOUTH AFRICA
GET ON THE WATER
Hippo cruises on the St Lucia Estuary. Whales, ocean safaris and deep-sea fishing offshore. Local skippers, small groups.
St Lucia Charters | Safaris, Fishing & Marine Experiences THE EXPERIENCE
WHERE THE WILD MEETS THE WATER
St Lucia sits beside the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where freshwater systems, wetlands, coastal forest and the Indian Ocean come together.
The estuary and the ocean offer two very different perspectives of this coastline.
On the estuary, look out for hippos, crocodiles and the birdlife that inhabits these waterways.
Beyond the shoreline, the Indian Ocean brings a different environment altogether — open water, seabirds, changing sea conditions and seasonal marine wildlife.
Our boat and marine experiences bring you closer to these environments, with local knowledge and respect for the natural world.
THE ESTUARY
WETLANDS · WILDLIFE · LAKE CRUISES
Calm waterways, hippos, crocodiles and birdlife. A closer look at the eco-system of the St Lucia Estuary.
THE INDIAN OCEAN
OPEN WATER · MARINE LIFE · COASTLINE
Open horizons, offshore adventures, seasonal whale watching and deep-sea fishing along the Elephant Coast.
ONE COASTLINE
DIFFERENT WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE WATER
Some mornings begin quietly on the estuary. Other days take you beyond the shoreline and into the Indian Ocean.
Choose your experience and let the water set the pace.
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SUNRISE LAKE SAFARI
MORNING · ESTUARY · WILDLIFE
02
SUNSET LAKE CRUISE
AFTERNOON · ESTUARY · SCENIC
03
WHALE WATCHING
INDIAN OCEAN · MARINE WILDLIFE
04
COASTLINE EXPLORE
OPEN OCEAN · MARINE LIFE
05
DEEP SEA FISHING
OFFSHORE · ANGLING · INDIAN OCEAN
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TURTLE TREKS
TURTLE EXPERIENCES · iSIMANGALISO
THERE ARE PLACES YOU VISIT TO SEE
THERE ARE PLACES YOU VISIT TO UNDERSTAND
There are places you visit to see something and there are places you need visit to understand.
iSimangaliso is the second kind.
Follow the water from lake to estuary.
Follow the coastline towards the Indian Ocean.
Go north towards the reefs of Sodwana Bay.
Listen to the stories of the people who know these places.
Slow down enough to notice what is happening around you.
Come curious. We'll take care of the rest.
WHEN TO GO
SEASONS SHAPE THE EXPERIENCE
St Lucia sits where the estuary meets the Indian Ocean, inside iSimangaliso Wetland Park. On the estuary you meet hippos, crocodiles and birds from a boat. Offshore you find whales in season, open water and fishing. Pick the water that suits your day.
HIPPO AND CROCODILE CRUISES
Sunrise and late afternoon departures.
WHALE WATCHING
Winter migration; ask for current dates.
OCEAN EXPERIENCES
Depends on sea conditions on the day.
DEEP SEA FISHING
Varies with season and target fish.
iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK
MADE FOR TIME BY THE WATER
St Lucia is a coastal town in KwaZulu-Natal, within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site.
Here, the waterways of the estuary meet the wider Indian Ocean, creating a landscape shaped by wetlands, wildlife, beaches and marine environments.
It's a special part of South Africa's Elephant Coast — and a place best appreciated with time to experience both sides of the water.
Whether you're visiting for a morning lake safari, a seasonal whale-watching trip or an offshore adventure, St Lucia offers a different kind of connection with the coast.
SLEEP OUTSIDE
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