St Lucia is known as ‘hippo town’ for a reason. The settlement and its surrounding areas are home to some of Africa’s most famous creatures. An astonishing variety of birds can be found in the estuary, while hippos and crocodiles are a common sight in the nearby rivers. Game reserves in the area host the Big 5 as well as zebra, giraffe and many other animals. Whales, dolphins and a wide variety of marine life can also be spotted off the shores of the Indian Ocean.