Richards Bay: all 24 tours and excursions for your cruise

     Leopard Mountain is a fully solar off Grid, 5 Star, multiple award-winning, Big 5, family-run safari lodge set within the magnificent 58 000 acre Manyoni Private Game Reserve. The most breathtaking views in Zululand are seen here, from the meandering Msunduze River below to the distant Lebombo Mountains, where Africa's Great Rift Valley begins. Witness endless sunsets melting their final rays into the horizon, the smell of fresh rainfall over Africa's plains...

Discover a slice of heaven in Zululand during this captivating, one-night overland safari adventure at the multiple-award-winning Jumeirah Thanda Safari Lodge. Nestled amidst the spectacular, approximately 16,500-hectare Jumeirah Thanda Safari Game Reserve, this destination is a fascinating world of wilderness and wildlife, matched with a deep commitment to Zulu culture and environmental conservation. Your overnight Jumeirah Thanda Safari experience at the ‘World’s Leading Luxury...

Discover a slice of heaven in Zululand during this captivating, one-night overland safari adventure at the multiple-award-winning Thanda Private Game Reserve. Nestled amidst the spectacular, approximately 34,595-acre (about 14,000-hectare) Thanda Private Game Reserve, Thanda Safari is a fascinating world of wilderness and wildlife, matched with a deep commitment to Zulu culture and environmental conservation. Your overnight Thanda Safari experience at the ‘World’s Leading Luxury...

South Africa's first national park, Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. Located in north-eastern South Africa, Kruger is home to a high density of wild animals, including the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffaloes), hundreds of other mammal and wildlife species, and over 500 bird species. Mountains, bush plains and tropical forests round out this beautiful, expansive landscape. Your unforgettable ultra safari experience takes place in the...

Discover the breath-taking natural beauty and abundant wildlife of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve during this panoramic, full-day, game-drive excursion by private van, 4x4 vehicle and a private guide/ranger. Richards Bay, National Road, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, Memorial Gate    Depart the pier aboard your private van for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive north along the National Road en route to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. Truly one of the most fascinating parts...

Explore Richards Bay at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking driver/guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion include: Richard's Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, Memorial Gate, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi...

Explore Richards Bay at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking driver/guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion include: Richard's Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, Memorial Gate, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi...

Explore Richards Bay at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking driver/guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion include: Richard's Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, Memorial Gate, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi...

Explore Richards Bay at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking driver/guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion include: Richard's Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, Memorial Gate, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi...

Discover the breath-taking natural beauty and abundant wildlife of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve during this panoramic, full-day, game-drive excursion by private car, 4x4 vehicle and a private guide/ranger. Richards Bay, National Road, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, Memorial Gate    Depart the pier aboard your private car for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive north along the National Road en route to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. Truly one of the most fascinating parts...

Experience some of the finest bird-watching in all of South Africa during this panoramic, half-day nature excursion at the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park.  Richards Bay, iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, Lake St. Lucia, Bird-Watching, Abundant Bird SpeciesDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.30-hour drive north to the beautiful iSimangaliso Wetlands Park (formerly St. Lucia Wetlands Park). Upon arrival and after a brief comfort stop, begin your picturesque, approximately two-hour bird-watching...

Explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife at one of the oldest private game reserves in South Africa during this thrilling, full-day safari excursion with lunch at Thula Thula. Richards Bay, Thula Thula Game ReserveDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.15-hour drive to the Thula Thula Game Reserve, the oldest private game reserve in Kwa-Zula Natal, and former hunting ground of the legendary Zulu King Shaka. Thula Thula (‘peace and tranquillity’ in Zulu) boasts a unique...

Experience the spectacular natural beauty and wildlife of South Africa during this picturesque, full-day nature cruise and safari excursion. Richards Bay, iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, Lake St. Lucia, Nature Cruise, Birdlife, Crocs, HipposDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.25-hour drive north to the beautiful iSimangaliso Wetlands Park (formerly St. Lucia Wetlands Park). Upon arrival and after a brief comfort stop, embark your awaiting boat for a leisurely, approximately two-hour...

Discover the spectacular wildlife, bird species and flora along the eastern shores of iSimangaliso Wetlands Park during this full-day nature drive with casual BBQ lunch at Cape Vidal. iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, Game Drive, Africa's WildlifeDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive north along the National Road to St. Lucia, then continue to the Bhangazi Gate of iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. Upon arrival and after a comfort stop, meet your ranger/guide and receive your safety...

Explore the culture and traditions of the Zulu tribe during this unique and informative, half-day sightseeing excursion to the traditional village of Dumazulu. Richards Bay, Mtubatuba, Dumazulu Traditional VillageDepart the pier for approximately 1.5-hour drive along the National Highway towards Mtubatuba, then continue north to Dumazulu (Thundering Zulu). Upon arrival, explore the culture and traditions of the Zulu tribe during this unique and informative visit to the traditional village of...

Embark on an awe-inspiring safari adventure as we journey to Manyoni Private Game Reserve, a sprawling expanse of 23,000 hectares nestled in the heart of Kwazulu-Natal. Established in 2004 through the visionary decision of 17 dedicated landowners, Manyoni stands as one of the largest privately-owned reserves in the region. A pivotal moment in conservation history, these landowners dismantled their fences to create a seamless and expansive protected area for local wildlife. Experience the significance...

Hike the Umlalazi Reserve on this half-day (four hours) adventure that affords birders and non-birders the opportunity to explore a diverse South African ecosystem. Embark from the pier and board your coach for the 45-minute drive south along the N2 toward Durban before leaving the highway to travel toward the town of Mtunzini. The town, situated on a hill overlooking the coastline, has a pristine dune forest and an estuary lined with mangrove swamp forest. Observe the parks and avenues of indigenous...

Discover Africa's oldest designated game reserve on this full-day (seven hours) sunrise photo safari. Explore the incredibly scenic, 9600-hectare Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve as you watch some the many protected animals that live here.Embark from the pier and board your coach for the 1.5-hour drive north along the national road. Arrive at the Memorial Gate to enter the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve for a guided two-hour game drive in an open game drive vehicle. Begin your unforgettable adventure...

Go birding on the greater St. Lucia Wetlands Reserve, a recently proclaimed World Heritage Site and one of South Africa's oldest reserves established back in 1895. The lake itself covers an area of about 38,000 hectares and is one of South Africa's most important waterbird breeding areas.St. Lucia offers birders some of Zululand's best birdwatching. With over 420 species recorded in the area, you can be assured of some great birding in one of South Africa's most bio-diverse areas. Depart from the...

Take a leisurely 2-hour cruise along Lake St. Lucia, home to the Nile crocodile and hippos. Depart the pier for the drive north to the Narrows of the St. Lucia Estuary, which forms part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage site.Upon arrival in St Lucia Town, embark your boat for a leisurely 2-hour cruise on Lake St. Lucia. The vessel goes at walking speed all along the shoreline of the St. Lucia Estuary, and the enthusiastic skipper/captain will tell you more about the Hippo's and Nile...

Explore the wildlife that lives on the Eastern Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a section of South Africa's 1st World Heritage Site. Arrive at St Lucia and continue to the Bhangazi gate of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in open 4x4 vehicles. The iSimangaliso Game Reserve is divided by some of the second highest vegetated dunes in the world with zebra, kudu, buffalo, white rhino, leopard, wildebeest, nyala, elephant, warthog, wild dog, and hyenas. Some of these can be spotted from the...

Enjoy the Umlazi Nature Reserve and its beautiful landscape on a hike on this half-day nature tour. Umlazi Nature Reserve An approx. 1-hour transfer takes you to the Umlazi Nature Reserve. The coastal reserve is situated on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. Umlalazi was established as a protected area in 1948 and is 1028 hectares in extent. Home of the Palmnut Vulture, one of the rarest birds of prey in South Africa. Siyaya Coastal Dune Forest Trail & Bird SpiecesThe Siyaya Coastal Dune Forest...

South Africa's abundant bird and wildlife species are yours to discover during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing cruise at the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. Richards Bay, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Lake St. Lucia, Nature Cruise, Sandbank Islands, BirdlifeDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.30-hour drive north to the beautiful iSimangaliso Wetlands Park (formerly St. Lucia Wetlands Park). Upon arrival and after a brief comfort stop, embark your awaiting boat for a leisurely,...

Discover the breath-taking natural beauty and abundant wildlife of the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve during this panoramic, full-day, game-drive excursion. Richards Bay, National Road, Big 5 Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, Memorial Gate    Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.5-hour drive north along the National Road en route to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve. Truly one of the most fascinating parts of Africa, this expansive reserve preserves the wildlife of Zululand, along...