Their is no place on Earth where one has such an opportunity to witness such diverse and glorious sightings while in the area of St Lucia. The epicentre of wildlife in Zululand, within close proximity to so much and yet so quaint. Over the last couple of days we have once again been experiencing splendid weather to say the least, cool mornings and warm days. This change of season from hot summer to cooler winter months means that once again we get to see the Hippo’s lounging about on the banks of the estuary one has to see it to [...] Read more »
Hluhluwe Safari
Looking for a Hluhluwe Safari, well look no further here is a dedicated website indicating all the safari options for the magnificent HluhluweGame Reserve. Hluhluwe Safari options include 3 hour safari drive, half day safari and a full day safari option with a traditional South African braai included. Heritage Tours & Safaris offers these great outings and are well worth it should you be overnighting in St Lucia as the head office is based in the town of St Lucia. Pick ups are early morning and departures are 5:00 am to the game reserve, early yes but this has proven [...] Read more »
Elephant Interaction
So you may just think you have done it all, safari, night drive, whale watching, nature walks, birding, hippo & croc boat trips and more well this activity remains something that you more than likely will only have an opportunity to once in your lifteime, feed a wild Elephant, Feed a Wild Elephant. Heritage Tours & Safaris would like to offer you an opportunity to witness and experience Elephant Interaction, feed them touch them and more. This full day outing includes snacks, lunch Elephant Interaction and a visit to the Cheetah rehabilitation centre, its a full day of real outdoor [...] Read more »
Latest Activities in and around St Lucia
Latest Activities in and around St Lucia As we approach winter tempretures gradually become cooler, with windless conditions and near perfect days, St Lucia really offers ideal winter tempretures due to hot tropical summer months. It is also offers a dramatic change in Activities in and around St Lucia. With the Indian Ocean currents cooling down the mirgation of Humpback Whales starts from mid June to the end of November, this annual migration may be witnessed from from the beach’s as well as Boat Based Whale Watching Operators. By July one has a 100% guarantee of witnessing them from the [...] Read more »
More Incredible sightings while on Safari
While out on a St Lucia World Heritage Safari one of our rangers came across a unqiue sighting, Rhino & Hippo Stand off, the two grunted and showed quite a bit of aggression towards one another during the time spent watching them. The clients aboard the safari vehicle where thrilled at what it was that they where witnessing to say the least. This was a first for the game ranger as well as this type of behaviour has not been witnessed previously while in the iSimanagaliso Wetlands Park. After a lengthy show off the two decided that this behaviour was [...] Read more »
Leopards Galore
Its been an incredible week to be on Safari while in St Lucia and the surroundings. From Night Drive Safaris to Day drive Safaris Leopards everywhere. Over last couple of days our rangers have been extremely lucky with the amount of magnificent sightings these have included Rhino, Buffalo, Elephants, Lions and the elusive Leopard. Day Drives into iSimangaliso Wetland Park both the Western Shores and Eastern Shores have had incredible results. It is estimated that 200 Leopards may be found within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park it is as you might imagine quite difficult to record the correct numbers of Leopards. [...] Read more »