Discover the wonders of Cape Vidal's underwater world
See around 50 different species of fish as well as stingrays and octopus
Explore parts of a fascinating shipwreck that is believed to have sunk whilst searching for gold

Full description
Meet your friendly instructors in Cape Vidal, just an hour's drive through iSimangaliso Wetland Park from St. Lucia. The park is a protected area that runs along the coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province and is home to an abundance of hippos, crocodiles, penguins, flamingos, elephants, giraffes, and leopards, spanning the various landscapes.  The adventure begins with a safety briefing on the beach and time to get kitted out with all the snorkel gear. Next, head into the water for a 1 to 1.5-hour exploration of Cape Vidal’s underwater world. Follow your instructor as you go in search of marine life, with the opportunity to see stingrays, octopuses, butterfly fish, sturgeon fish, and many more. By the end of the trip, you will have spotted around 50 different species of fish.  Back on dry land, warm up with a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate as you page through the fascinating fish ID book to point out what you have seen.
Includes
Snorkel gear
Hot drink
Transport to Cape Vidal (this is a self-drive experience, the meeting point is the small petrol station in Cape Vidal)
Park entrance fee
Wetsuits (available to hire for an additional R50 per person)
Adult  (Age 99 and younger)
English
Dutch

Meeting point
The meeting point at the little petrol station/marine office at Cape Vidal beach • Cape Vidal is about an hour's drive from St Lucia through the iSimangaliso Wetland Park • Enter at the Bhangazi Gate into Cape Vidal (accessed from McKenzie Street in St Lucia). Drive all the way down the tarred road into the Cape Vidal campsite and keep going until the road stops. The ocean will be on your left-hand side, there is a small petrol pump on your right and a wooden marine office and restrooms in front of you. This is the meeting point
Important information
What to bring
Swimwear
Towel
Sandals
Know before you go
In Cape Vidal, snorkeling adventures are restricted to the low tide, and therefore meeting times vary from day to day
The local partner will contact you about the exact meeting time
If you would like to spend the day in the park, the supplier suggests you bring a picnic lunch as there is only a small basic shop in Cape Vidal