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Hippo and Crocodile Tours

Hippo and crocodile cruise on the St Lucia Estuary

Explore the different hippo-and-crocodile cruise options connected with the St Lucia Estuary. The estuary is one destination, but the operators, vessels and arrangements remain separate.

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Select one or more cruise options. Born Free and GO Safaris are grouped together as the same company for enquiry routing. Open each activity heading to read the details.

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GO Safaris / Born Free (same company)

Born Free — Hippo and crocodile estuary cruise2 hours · ZAR 260 per personDetails ▾

Born Free is the water-based hippo-and-crocodile cruise associated with GO Safaris. The experience takes visitors onto the St Lucia Estuary to look for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife from an intimate cruise vessel. It is separate from GO Safaris’ land-based game drives and bush-and-beach tours. Sightings, commentary, vessel arrangements and operating times are confirmed for the requested date. Duration: 2 hours. Recorded rate: ZAR 260 per person; confirm before booking.

Fannas Hippo & Croc Tours

Hippo and crocodile estuary cruise2 hours · ZAR 320 adult / ZAR 200 child under 12Details ▾

Fannas invites visitors aboard the Spirit of St Lucia for a two-hour journey through iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The cruise is centred on close encounters with hippos and crocodiles, together with the diverse birdlife of the St Lucia Estuary and its UNESCO World Heritage setting. Vessel details, departure arrangements and child suitability should be confirmed for the requested date. Recorded rate: ZAR 320 per adult and ZAR 200 per child under 12; confirm before booking.

Private charter2 hours · Price on requestDetails ▾

Fannas also offers private boat bookings on request. This option can suit a private group, photography outing or special occasion, with the vessel, timing and arrangement confirmed directly for the requested date. Duration: 2 hours. Price on request.

Shaka Barker Tours

ShakaBarge hippo and crocodile cruise2 hours · ZAR 475 per personDetails ▾

ShakaBarker’s official tour description presents a 2 to 2.5-hour trip onto the St Lucia Estuary among hippos, crocodiles and birdlife ranging from herons to crakes. Collection from accommodation is provided in an open-air Unimog 4x4 vehicle, with blankets for comfort and complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate on board. Sunset cruises offer changing light and strong photographic opportunities. Confirm the current departure window, weather decision and rate for the requested date. Duration: 2 hours. Current official price from: ZAR 475 per person.

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About the St Lucia Estuary cruise experience

The form above contains the full descriptions, durations and recorded ZAR rates for each selectable cruise option. The estuary is one destination, but the vessels, company arrangements and cruise offerings remain distinct. Sightings, operating details and availability must be confirmed for the requested date.

Hippo and crocodile tour enquiry

Use the form above to select one or more cruise options. Your choices will be summarised in one WhatsApp enquiry.