Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise St Lucia (Estuary Boat Tour Trips) 2025-26
For the very best Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise Experience in St Lucia, KwaZulu Natal Join Shoreline Boat Safaris, Departing every 2 Hours
St Lucia Estuary, KwaZulu Natal, iSimangaliso Wetland Park Hippo Boat Cruises.
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Price R450.00 p/p
Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise St Lucia - Overview
- Departing from the Siyabonga Jetty every 2 hours
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Boat Capacity: 15 seats per vessel
- Join Us as we travel up one of the largest Estuarine systems in Africa as well as being South Africa's very first World Heritage Site.
- Home to 800 Hippos and approximately 1200 Nile Crocodiles not to mention the abundance of Bird-life.
- Did you know that St Lucia is home to the largest free-roaming population in South Africa?
- Departing from the Siyabonga Jetty we travel in a northerly direction for approximately 9km depending on the weather.
Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise St Lucia, KwaZulu Natal
Discover, Witness, and Observe Hippos, Nile Crocodiles, and Hundreds of bird species on our Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise while in St Lucia. This 2-hour Boat Cruise Safari gets you close up to the residents of the estuary.
Travel aboard one of our exclusive 15-seater vessels ( Shoreline 1 & Shoreline 2 Vessels) with experienced and knowledgeable skippers/ rangers. They will undoubtedly answer every question that you might have and furnish you with some incredible facts and information on the area. Other impressive wildlife that may also be encountered while out on this excursion includes the likes of Elephants, Leopard, WaterBuck, and other smaller wildlife.
Why smaller Vessels are Better
Smaller vessels are versatile, maneuverable and offer a more exclusive outing. With more space to move around and ensure that you capture those incredible moments while out on the St Lucia Estuary.
Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise St Lucia
Skippers / Guides
- All Skippers and Guides have numerous years of experience. Samsa Endorsements as well as Wildlife Certification.
- Ensuring your safety at all times.
What To Bring Along
- Camera, Extra Memory Card
- Binoculars if Possible
- Light Jacket (Wind Breaker)
Our Vessels have the shallowest draft ensuring that you get up close to some magnificent sightings. Ample space offers you enough room to move around freely and stay within earshot of your guide skipper at all times.
This is the official Shoreline Boat Safari.
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Did you know that St Lucia, KwaZulu Natal has the largest population of Hippos in South Africa? For more Hippo Facts & Info
Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise St Lucia
Our Skills & Expertise
Shoreline Boat Safaris was established in 2012 and since has become one of the top favorite Hippo Boat Cruise operators.
The two vessels each carry a total of 15 passengers per vessel. The reason for carrying such a small complement of passengers is service orientated and ensuring superb up-close sightings of Hippos. With enough space to move around freely and most importantly to have a connection with the Skipper / Guide.
These trips are incredibly informative and offer the clients some magnificent insights, facts, and of course, up-close encounters while out on the water.
