St Lucia World Heritage Site & Manyoni Private Game Reserve

DESCRIPTION

St Lucia World Hertiage Site is approximately 2.5 hours from King Shaka International Airport and is a place where humans and hippos’ live side by side. Our time here is spent exploring the hippo-filled estuary, visiting the local market, heading out on a game drive through Isimangaliso Wetland Park and taking in the pristine shores of Cape Vidal.

Our next two nights take us to Manyoni Private Game Reserve where the thrill of bumping into an elephant, spotting the elusive leopard or discovering a pride of lions lying low in the grasslands, is second to none. Warm hospitality awaits at Rhino River Lodge where you will be staying. Your knowledgeable and friendly ranger will do his best to bring you the best sightings of animals during your early morning and late afternoon safari game drives while traversing the 23’000 hectares of land in Manyoni Private Game Reserve. This is one of the largest privately owned reserves in KwaZulu-Natal with conservation at the core to protect threatened and endangered animal species.

DAY 1

· Collected from King Shaka International Airport – please look out for a board on which your names will be displayed

· Depart for St Lucia, arriving in time for lunch

· This afternoon we enjoy a boat cruise on the estuary to view pods of hippos, the Nile crocodile and beautiful birdlife

· Pick a spot for dinner in the town, but keep your eyes peeled for hippos!

· Overnight: St Lucia Guesthouse BB

DAY 2

· After breakfast visit to the local market of St Lucia in walking distance from your guesthouse – the local arts and crafts are beautiful and make the perfect souvenirs to take home.

· Late morning departure for Cape Vidal Beach through the Isimangaliso Wetland Park – there is the chance to spot wildlife along the way so keep your eyes peeled!

· Picnic on the beach

· Return to the town in the afternoon – the rest of the day is at leisure

· Overnight: St Lucia Guesthouse BB

DAY 3

• 11am departure for Rhino River Lodge

• Check in between 13h00-14h00pm

• Enjoy high tea on arrival overlooking exquisite scenery

• Exciting safari game drive in open vehicle

• Sundowners in the bush (a truly authentic African experience!)

• Return to camp for dinner

• Overnight: Rhino River Lodge Full Board

DAY 4

• Sunrise safari with your ranger

• Return to the lodge for breakfast

• Day at leisure to relax by the pool

• High Tea

• Afternoon safari game drive

• Dinner back at the lodge

• Overnight: Rhino River Lodge Full Board

DAY 5

• Early morning game drive

• Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast

• Check out – please settle any extra expenses you may have incurred during your stay

INCLUDED IN TOUR

• All transfers

• Certified guide

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• 2 Nights Amazulu Lodge BB

• 2 Nights Rhino River Lodge Deluxe Room Full Board

• High tea, 3 course dinner, and a full English breakfast daily (pre-set menu)

• 4 open-vehicle game drives in Big Five Reserve

• St Lucia Boat Cruise

• Picnic Cape Vidal Beach

• Conservation levies

EXCLUDED FROM TOUR

• Lunches and dinners St Lucia

• Beverages

• Any purchases of a personal nature

• Gratuities

• Additional activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary

WHAT TO BRING

• Swimming costume

• Sunscreen & sun hat

• Camera

• Light jacket and fleece for the game drives

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

• 2 hour night drive – R450.00 per adult / R350.00 per child (4 - 12years)

• 3 hour baby-sitting service – R400.00 per child (subject to nanny availability)

• Rhino dehorning – R1200.00 per adult. No children under 12 years permitted (subject to availability)