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South Africa - Greater St Lucia

Greater St Lucia Wetland Park in South Africa, a world heritage site made up of Lake St Lucia, the Eastern Shores Game Reserve, and together with the Indian Ocean play host to a wide diversity of animal and birdlife.

Highlights

  • Take a game drive along the Eastern shores of Lake St Lucia, the largest estuarine system in Africa.

  • Watch the Loggerhead and Leatherback Turtles come onshore to lay their eggs in the frontal coastal dunes

  • Enjoy a cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, viewing Hippo, Crocodile and a huge diversity of birdlife from the boat.

  • Stand on the top of one of the magnificent coastal dunes and look inland over Lake St Lucia, marvelling at the beauty of the area. View Catalina Bay where these famous flying boats used to land in the past.

  • Enjoy the beach at Cape Vidal and swim in the warm Indian Ocean.

  • Scuba dive at the world famous Sodwana dive site.

  • Take a walking or wilderness trail in one of the many Parks and Reserves within this Wetland park.

  • Go whale watching from the town of St Lucia - sightings in season are guaranteed

Ideal Stay Duration at Greater St Lucia : Guests can stay anywhere from 2 nights to a week depending on area of Interest. Anyone on a full South Africa Itinerary is not likely to stay beyond 2 nights, whereas a birder or a diver would probably stay for a week exploring the area.

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