Things to do on the Elephant Coast
Tours, safaris and activities along the Route22 corridor, from St Lucia and iSimangaliso Wetland Park to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Each guide explains when to go, how it works and what to bring.
Things to do in St Lucia
The best St Lucia activities, season by season: boat cruises, Cape Vidal, turtle tours, whales and safaris.
Hippo & croc cruise
The classic St Lucia boat cruise: hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds, morning or sunset.
Turtle tours
Guided summer night tours to see nesting turtles (Nov–Jan) and hatchlings (Jan–Mar).
Whale watching
Licensed boat-based whale watching from St Lucia, plus the best shore spots. Jun–Nov.
Cape Vidal snorkelling
Beginner-friendly snorkelling, a beautiful beach and Eastern Shores game drive on the way.
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi day trips
Self-drive or guided open-vehicle safaris to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi from St Lucia and Hluhluwe.
Night drives
Guided night safaris in iSimangaliso's Eastern Shores, the only way to see the park after gate closing.
Kosi Bay snorkelling & fish traps
Snorkelling at the Kosi mouth, boat trips on the lakes and the famous traditional fish traps.
Jozini tiger fishing
Tigerfish charters, houseboats and catch-and-release fishing on Lake Jozini (Pongolapoort Dam).
King Shaka airport to St Lucia
Shuttle transfers, car hire and the drive from King Shaka International to St Lucia, Hluhluwe and beyond.