Tours, Safaris & Activities
A part of the service we offer our guests is to assist them in the planning of tours, safaris and activities to enable them to get the most of their time. We both have extensive knowledge of Northern KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa as we have lived here for many years and have a keen interest in all activities relating to the outdoors.
The main tours and safaris start from our doorstep and are undertaken by experienced guides from Zululand Aquatic & Animal Adventures which have a sound knowledge of the ocean and the abundant flora and fauna of the area.
Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve Safaris
The Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Park has the Big 5 where the rhino population is of special note. Being in a relatively high rainfall area, the carrying capacity is high and there is plenty of game to see. It is advisable to give yourselves two days for game viewing.
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a declared World Heritage Site.
Several excellent boat tours are available from St. Lucia only 20 minutes away, and cover various parts of the lake and the St. Lucia Estuary. The main attractions are: Hippos, Crocodiles, Fish Eagles, Goliath Herons, Pelicans and a host of other bird life.
Another possibility is an Aquatic and Game Drive Adventure run from the amazing beach at Cape Vidal, where a trip out to the sea in the morning is combined with snorkelling, swimming and sun-bathing followed by a Game Drive in the afternoon.
Walking Trails
Numerous walking trails are available. One of the most popular is the Mziki trail where sightings of crocodiles, hippos, water birds and buck are almost guaranteed.
Cultural Tours
The Dumazulu Traditional Village is only a 20 minutes drive north of Riverview and caters for tourists wishing to experience the Zulu culture without too much commercialism.
Beaches
Cape Vidal (part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park) has safe swimming and good snorkelling where numerous tropical fish can be seen.
Mission rocks (on the way to Cape Vidal) has beautiful walks along a secluded beach.
The St. Lucia Estuary and beach has numerous tourist related activities.
Mapelane is situated to the south of St. Lucia and is a little out of the way but has a charm and beauty of its own.
Fishing
St. Lucia offers excellent fishing in the estuary, along the beaches and deep-sea, but be aware of crocodiles and sharks especially at night time. Consult with the local conservation officers if you are new in the area.
The phrase Big 5 refers to Elephant, Rhinoceros, Buffalo, Lion, and Leopard.
The phrase was originally coined by big-game hunters referring to the five most difficult animals to hunt on foot.
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park was until November 2007 known as The Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park.
iSimangaliso is the Zulu word for Miracle.
