Summary

These 7 days provide the perfect combination of luxurious safari and beach leisure. St Lucia is a wonderful beach and bush destination, where hippos wander the streets at night! Scuba, snorkel, or relax on the tranquil beaches at Rocktail Beach Camp, and then finish on a high at Manyoni Private Game Reserve for some exceptional wildlife viewing and excellent cuisine!
TOUR TYPE
Self-drive or guided
PRICE
From ZAR 18400 per person
FOCUS
Beach and safari
NUMBER OF DESTINATIONS
3
MALARIA RISK
Low risk (medication not required)
Key highlights
  1. See crocodiles, hippos and a variety of waterbirds during a boat cruise on St. Lucia Estuary
  2. Enjoy an amazing day trip to the Eastern Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a combination of game drives, snorkelling and a great lunch
  3. Relax on pristine sandy beaches at Rocktail Bay
  4. Swim, snorkel or scuba dive in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean
  5. Finish off with 2 amazing days on safari looking for the Big-5 (and so much more!) in the incredible Zululand Rhino Reserve
Itinerary
Here at Tailor Made Safaris, we will happily adjust the itinerary below should you wish to see any changes. Of course it is possible to add some days or take some out. ​Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this tour.
Day 1: Richards Bay - St Lucia
This morning you will fly into Richards Bay airport and journey to St Lucia. You will have some time to relax before joining an afternoon boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary to get up close and personal with the hippos and crocodiles resident here.
Day 2: Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Game Drive
Explore the Eastern Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park on a day tour to Cape Vidal. The iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a large and elongated park with an area of 332 000 hectares. The biodiversity of the park is impressively high, boasting 526 species of birds, which is half of the total number of bird species found in South Africa and 25% of birds found on the African continent! You have great chance to see rhino, buffalo, kudu and other smaller species of antelope on your drive through the park. Once at Cape Vidal you can enjoy some time at the beach, swimming or snorkelling. Your lunch will be served at the beach and the tour ends with a game drive back through the wetland park to St Lucia.
Day 3: St Lucia - Rocktail Beach Camp
After breakfast this morning you'll leave St Lucia and head north along the coast to the super-deluxe, 4-star Rocktail Beach Camp. You'll spend the next two days in a pristine beach location and have a variety of activities on offer during your stay, from ocean safaris and scuba diving to guided walks in the coastal dune forest!
Day 4: rocktail beach camp
Today is yours to relax; take a walk on the beach or through the beautiful coastal forest, swim or snorkel amongst a variety tropical reef fish in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, or enjoy one of many other activities the lodge offers.
Day 5: Rocktail beach camp - Manyoni Private Game Reserve
A last dip in the Indian Ocean, relax, eat breakfast and then it's time to head on to your final destination, the wonderful Zululand Rhino Reserve! This large private reserve is one of the finest in the region, and offers great wildlife viewing. Not only do they have large numbers of white and black rhinos and other members of the Big 5, but additionally cheetahs and African wild dogs! For the next couple of days you'll stay inside the reserve, at a beautiful luxury lodge. Here you will be taken on game drives every day in an open safari vehicle with a wonderful guide. This afternoon you will join your first guided game drive and be on the lookout for Africa's iconic animals!
Day 6: Zululand Rhino Reserve
Today is a day of game drives. You can join both the early morning and late afternoon drives, looking out for more animals. Between game drives, guests can relax at the lodge. Your every need will be fully catered for during your stay at the Zululand Rhino Reserve.
Day 7: Zululand rhino reserve - Richards bay airport
This morning is your last chance to explore Zululand Rhino Reserve, be sure to make the most of it! Enjoy a delicious breakfast before leaving the park and returning to Richards Bay Airport.
Please note: Accommodation can potentially differ from the establishments mentioned in this itinerary (if fully booked). In such cases we will look for suitable and similar accommodation. Any changes will be discussed with you. We can only book accommodation after you have confirmed your booking with us. 

The European ANVR Travel and Booking Terms & Conditions apply to your booking with us. For full details, click here.
Price Overview

Self-drive tour

Price per person:
 
With 2 persons
With 4 persons
With 6 persons
With 8 persons
Priced
​from
R 18975
R 18925
R 18850
R 18400
For the most recent exchange rate see www.XE.com.
Prices are partly dependent on which type of rental vehicle you choose. For more information about car rentals, click here.
Includes: Car hire, extensive self-drive pack including GPS navigation device & South African cell phone and SIM card, all accommodation, all meals and guided activities as mentioned as included in the quote above/table below, 14% Value Added Tax (VAT).

Excludes: Airfares, travel and cancellation insurances, petrol, road tolls, parking fees, entry fees, meals & activities mentioned under excluded in the table below, snacks and drinks, gratuities for guides and local restaurants.

​Included in the car rental is the Super Cover insurance with zero liability and unlimited kilometres. Not included are the following fees though, which will be charged to your credit card upon collecting the vehicle: 
  • AVIS contract fee: ZAR 85  (once off)
  • Additional driver fee: ZAR 385
  • Fuel: cost of refuelling if the car is not handed in full
  • One-way fee (if the car is returned to a different location from where it was picked up): Between ZAR 869-1177 depending on distance)
  • If the car is handed in late you will be charged an extra day of rent
These costs cannot be paid by us and therefore will be charged on your credit card by AVIS. AVIS also requires a refundable rental deposit (between ZAR 3500-4000). This sum will be taken off your credit card at the beginning of your trip and if all is well it will be deposited back into your account at the end. For renting a vehicle the driver must be over 18 years old and must have had a valid drivers licence for over a year, which must be valid for at least a year at the start of the rental period, and a valid passport and credit card. Please note that without a credit card, you cannot rent a car! 
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Self-drive tour
Fully guided option available on request, please enquire to [email protected].
Destinations
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