Private tour in Durban Shelldon W
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Hi everyone. My name is Shelldon, and I am a qualified guide based in the city of Durban, on the east coast of South Africa. I was incredibly fortunate to have been raised in a family that loved the bush, it meant wonderful family holidays to the various parks and reserves in South Africa, from the big game reserves like the Kruger National Park, to the smaller parks like the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve. It's this memorable childhood that sparked my interest in conservation and wildlife. This interest continued to develop throughout my schooling career, leading me to join any course I could that had anything remotely to do with conservation. I was also lucky to have enjoyed many school holidays at wildlife camps being taught the very basics about conservation, as well as tracking. I've also had a very keen interest in history, and have become extremely knowledgeable regarding the history of South Africa and in particular, the history of Durban. I've also become quite an expert in the British-Zulu battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal and regularly take visitors on tours to the area. I plan all my tours with the comfort and safety of visitors in mind. I realise that many visitors have travelled many miles to get to Durban, whether by ship or plane, and they deserve the best service and the best experience I can offer. Member of Tourism KZN - Guide No.: 1491 Member of THETA Member of 1000 Hills Tourism Member of Durban Tourism Level 1 First Aid Valid Drivers Licence Valid Public Drivers Permit
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Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Durban or Richards Bay to the picturesque St Lucia, nestled in the iSimangaliso UNESCO World Heritage site. This fascinating day trip includes an amazing 2-hour cruise on the St Lucia estuary, where you'll have the unique opportunity to view hippos, crocodiles, and an array of exotic bird life in their natural habitat as well as an informative tour of the local crocodile park, getting up close with these ancient reptiles. Cap off your day with a delightful lunch in the charming town of St Lucia, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Join me for an experience that combines wildlife, education, and relaxation, all in one memorable day.
From Durban, I will pick you up at 7:00am and we'll begin the journey north to St Lucia. On the 2, 5 hour drive I'll point out sites of interest and tell you about the history of Durban and give you some insights into Zulu culture. Your estuary cruise is 2 hours long and starts at 10am. After the cruise we'll get some lunch and then I'll take you on a tour of the crocodile park to round off the day. Typically we are back in Durban by around 6:30pm. From Richards Bay, I'll collect you at 8:30am and we head to the town of St Lucia and carry on with the itinerary as above. We return to Richards Bay at around 4:30pm.
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We will use either sedan or a larger 10 seater vehicle depending on your group size. All vehicles are registered for the transport of the public and are fully licensed and insured.
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