You can’t help feeling rather privileged being on board the Santa Lucia, our double- deck river boat, on the St Lucia Estuary. It’s spacious, and comfortable, and we’re in for 2 hours of relaxation while our guide tells us about all the interesting things which happen in this area.

Our guide will point out the majestic fish eagle spying on us from the high branches of a tree on the banks of the river. With a bit of luck we may see it swoop down to catch a fish! As we glide through the water we may see hippo ears appearing out of the water, followed by their throaty call, or we may spot crocodiles lazing silently in the sun on the banks of the river. The banks of the river are a busy place with all sorts of animals coming for a drink, and we’re in the best position to see them from our boat.

It’s indulgent too! We have a full bar, coffee and snacks for sale on board, and all this makes for 2 hours well spent finding out more about the area in the most comfortable way possible! The boat can take a maximum 80 people.