In the center of Zululand, St Lucia is a well-equipped community that draws adventure seekers, anglers, and eco-tourists from around the globe. It has maintained a charming vibe over the years despite its popularity. This is mostly because of its unusual location, which is limited to a single bridge route and encircled by Lake St. Lucia to the west and the Indian Ocean to the east. It serves as the entrance to South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

For a few days or weeks, St. Lucia is the ideal destination for relaxation and socializing. But if you also want to stay occupied, you’re at the correct place. There are many of attractions in the region. Our top ten St. Lucian activities are listed below.

1. Western Shores self-drive safari

Explore the Western Shores area of iSimangaliso Wetland Park on a self-drive trip to see giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and many other species. There are multiple vantage points across the lake, so take your time. Worth seeing is the uMthona aerial boardwalk, which is a popular destination for birds of the coastal forest.

2. Visit to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve for the day

See the Big 5, wild dogs, and other safari heavyweights on a full-day open-vehicle safari in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. The saving of rhinos from extinction is one of the greatest conservation success stories ever.

3. A Lake St. Lucia boat trip

Take pictures of crocs and hippos while boating around the lake and estuary. The birdlife is also amazing: colorful kingfishers hover over the pond in search of their next meal, and pairs of fish eagles call to one another from their perch high in the trees.

4. Cape Vidal Snorkeling

Admire the vibrant reef fish, stingrays, octopuses, and corals while snorkeling around the rocky reef at Cape Vidal. Explore a mysterious shipwreck believed to have sunk in quest of gold while learning about the wonders of the intriguing underwater environment.

5. Go to the Cheetah Project in Emdoneni

Get to know a number of rescued or orphaned cats up close. You will learn everything there is to know about these mysterious animals from the carer. Beginning with the African wild cat, which resembles a tabby, you will go to cheetahs, caracals, and servals.

6. Whale Watching from a Boat

Take a whale-watching excursion to deeper waters. From June to November, humpback whales travel along the KwaZulu Natal coast. It is a powerful experience to witness one of these gentle giants breaching near you. Keep an eye out for dolphins as well; these inquisitive animals frequently like playing in the wake and swimming beside boats.

7. Nighttime Drive Guidance

On a night driving safari, observe nocturnal creatures under spotlight. Porcupines, chameleons, spotted geets, leopards, and the most elusive animal in the bush, the aardvark, are among the animals you will be searching for. You will hear the cries of bush babies and the constant cries of nightjars. Don’t pass this up; exploring the African jungle at night has a certain thrill.

8. Tour of Turtles

From November to March, observe the leatherback and loggerhead turtles’ age-old nesting behavior. The protected sandy beaches of iSimangaliso Wetland Park are the birthplace of female turtles, who return there each year. To witness turtles laying their eggs or, later in the season, to watch the hatchlings heading out to sea, take a turtle tour and drive along the beach at night.

9. A Unique Horseback Riding Experience

Embark on a riding excursion that combines beach and gaming. This is as thrilling as horseback riding gets. You have the opportunity to see dolphins, hippos, crocs, and occasionally even a breaching whale as you ride along the main beach and estuary of St. Lucia. After that, you’ll ride alongside zebras, wildebeest, and warthogs in the reserve, where you may also get up close to white rhinos.

10. Mission Rocks Beach Walk

On the Eastern Shores, stroll along the beach at Mission Rocks. This rough, rocky beach is usually blissfully empty because swimming is not allowed here. When the tide is low, you can explore the vibrant tidal pools. On the route to the uMziki viewpoint, the short trail through coastal forest is worth stopping at; if you’re lucky, you might spot a red duiker.