St Lucia Grander Challenge and Bush Break. Ten days, ocean to bush.
St Lucia sits on South Africa's Elephant Coast, on the edge of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. By day you chase "granders", marlin over 1,000 lb, in the warm Indian Ocean. An hour inland you track lions and elephants through the Zululand bushveld, gin and tonic in hand at sunset.
First run in January 2026.
Four full days offshore with Eye-Tie Charters, led by Captain Roberto Fierro. Tackle, licences, fuel and catering on board are all included.
Four private chalets on a quiet reserve near St Lucia, overlooking Bhangazi Lake, where hippo, crocodile, kudu and elephant come down to drink. En-suite rooms with outdoor showers, boma fires and fresh seafood. Fully catered.
Nights one to five
A Big 5 lodge in the 31,000-hectare Zuka Private Game Reserve, which borders iSimangaliso, with only 20 guests at a time. Morning and evening drives in open vehicles, known for its cheetah sightings, with optional bush walks and a photographic hide.
Nights six to eight
Engines off, voices low. In the bush, the animals decide what you see, and they are always worth the wait.
The itinerary may change with season and weather.
Pricing on request, per person sharing.