Advantage Tours St Lucia are renowned for their whale watching excursions, hippo and crocodile estuary boat cruises.
Being in the greater iSimangaliso Wetland Park gives them a unique insight into this magical World Heritage site.
According to Lesley Sawyer of Advantage Tours St Lucia,
We offer two hour Hippo & Croc Tours on the St Lucia Estuary, typically 3 to 4 times daily. Time to unwind and soak up the relaxing sights and sounds of estuary life.
Our vessel has high sides for your safety and that of your toddlers, and has been built with your comfort in mind.
There’s a cash bar on board, with ladies and gents toilet facilities available, and are fully wheelchair friendly.
There is ample room for the avid photographer to move around as the whim takes him or her. With plenty opportunities for memorable photo opportunities, you will need all the space you can get.
526 bird species
The prolific bird life over the St Lucia shores is nothing short of stunning, with over 526 different species counted to date. Ranging from the smallest Malachite Kingfisher (10 to 12cm), to the Goliath Heron with it’s wingspan of close to 2.3m. Be sure to listen for the soul stirring cry of the majestic Fish Eagle.
There are Hippo’s and Crocs a-plenty, Waterbuck, Kudu, Duiker, and Zebras. The friendly and knowledgeable skipper doubles as your guide and has a wealth of knowledge on the estuarine system.
This is your opportunity to get to know a bit more about the animals, birds, or just general info on the Estuarine system. Cruises run run throughout the year, and to be part of one is like eating a Magnum Ice-cream…Pure Pleasure!
whale watching season
Whale Watching season runs from mid-May to mid-December, and is the highlight of the year.
The playful, curious and acrobatic Humpback whales visit our shores annually. Ideal viewing is June through to November. Here they come to mate and raise their offspring in the warm waters of Indian Ocean. The Humpbacks can travel up to 25,000 km in their annual migration. The warm conditions allow their babies time to prepare for the cold waters of the Arctic oceans on their return trip.
the adrenaline of a surf launch
To experience a surf launch on our Zululand north coast is one not to be missed. First you have the anticipation as you travel on the Whale train down to the beach. Next is the adrenaline rush as the boat launches through the surf. As you pass the final breakers, you heave a sigh of relief. You are through! Now its time to start searching for the Humpbacks.
It is truly an amazing experience being out on the ocean with these magnificent mammals. Seeing a birth, a mating or just sharing in the unmitigated joy of a breach as they lift that huge body completely free of the water is an experience you will never forget. It can be a life changing, and soul stirring experience.
Whether you are looking for a leisurely cruise down the estuary, or an adrenaline pumping whale excursion, be sure to look up Advantage Tours St Lucia on your next visit to Zululand.