Cape Vidal, St. Lucia Park
There is more to a family vacation at Cape Vidal than angling. At low tide, this gorgeous stretch of sand is a great place to snorkel and swim. The rock pools, perfect for the tikes, are a microcosm of reef life and bustling with activity. Self-guided day hikes wind through forested dunes to the shore of Lake Bhangazi or make their along the sparkling Indian Ocean coast and offer an opportunity for the kids to spot mammals big and small. View wildebeest, impala, zebra, reedbuck, hippo, buffalo, waterbuck and humpback whales. Guided night tours provide an opportunity to spy on nature. Observe loggerhead and leatherback turtles as they hatch and nest. And while the peak fishing season is bustling, there are no crowds at Cape Vidal.
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Getting there
Cape Vidal is situated roughly 36 km north of the village of St. Lucia and is accessible via a tarred road.
Getting around
The Whale Tower Trail hugging the Indian Ocean coast offers an exceptional opportunity to spot humpback whales. This hike should only be undertaken at low tide.
Opening hours
The Cape Vidal gates are open daily from 5:00 to 19:00 and 5:00 to 21:00 on Friday, public holidays and holiday weekends during the summer, October through March, and 6:00 to 18:00 and 6:00 to 21:00 on Friday, public holidays and holiday weekends during the winter, April through September. The office is open daily from 8:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00 year round.
Fees
The gate fee and conservation and rescue levy are included in the accommodation rate. Day visitors pay a gate fee only.
Things to keep in mind
There are no shark nets at Cape Vidal. Swimming is considered safe a low tide.
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