St. Lucia Marine Reserve
'The largest estuarine body of water in South Africa'
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| Size & Location: KwaZulu Natal, East coast When to visit the park: Year round, summer are hot and very humib Climate: Subtropical, humid rainy summers. Daytime temps. up to + 30°C Rainfall: 1300 mm per annum Altitude: sea level PARK INFORMATION: St Lucia Estuary is one of the tourism focal points of the Greater St Lucia wetland Park, a recently declared World Heritage Site. St Lucia Estuary is the gateway to the Eastern Shores of Lake St Lucia. The region contains the highest vegetated dunes in the world, extensive and diverse wetland systems, as well as coastal grasslands with an associated fauna which includes the Africa's highest density of common reedbuck. Numerous waterfowl, grassland, forest and sea birds provide an attraction to birdwatchers from around the world. The Park comprises a number of conservation areas, the oldest of which is the St Lucia Game Reserve, established in 1895. |
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| St Lucia Estuary is the gateway to the Eastern Shores of Lake St Lucia. The region contains the highest vegetated dunes in the world, extensive and diverse wetland systems, as well as coastal grasslands with an associated fauna which includes the Africa's highest density of common reedbuck. Numerous waterfowl, grassland, forest and sea birds provide an attraction to birdwatchers from around the world. Tourist amenities include fishing , the Santa Lucia boat tour, the St Lucia Crocodile Centre, and a short self-guided trail through the coastal forest along the edge of the estuary. Caution is necessary when surfing or swimming in the sea as there are no shark nets. Swimming in the lake is prohibited due the presence of crocodiles. Malaria precautions are necessary. Accommodation is provided at St Lucia Estuary in three camping and caravanning grounds. |
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| ACCOMMODATION AND SAFARIS THAT INCORPORATES ST. LUCIA MARINE RESERVE | |
| GAME AND SAFARI LODGES | SAFARIS AND TOURS |
| MAKAKATANA BAY LODGE | ST. LUCIA BOAT CRUISE |
| SEASANDS LODGE | EASTERN SHORES GAME DRIVE |
| PHINDA FOREST LODGE | |
| PHINDA MOUNTAIN LODGE | |
| PHINDA ROCK LODGE | |
| PHINDA VLEI LODGE | |
| PHINDA ZUKA LODGE | |
| THONGA BEACH LODGE | |
| ROCKTAIL BAY LODGE | |
| FALAZA GAME LODGE | |
| BUSHLANDS GAME LODGE | |
| KOSI FOREST CAMP | |
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