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 St. Lucia Wetland

Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa

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The Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site for its natural significance, is a must see in KwaZulu-Natal. Whether your interest is sea life watching or scuba diving, walking or trekking, birding or wildlife safaris, this nature reserve offers families in search of an ecotourism adventure one of the most diverse outdoor experiences possible. And it can be as rustic or nearly as luxurious as you desire.

Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park Photo Gallery
Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park Photo Gallery
Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park Photo Gallery
Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park Photo Gallery

The St. Lucia Wetland covers roughly 280,000 hectares (690,000 acres), encompasses 14 distinct nature reserves and stretches 220km (136 miles) along South Africa's northeastern coast from Cape St. Lucia north to Mozambique. And while it may be smaller than the Kruger National Park, South Africa's largest park, and Botswana's Okavanga Delta, it has nothing to envy. Situated at the confluence of the tropical-subtropical interface, centuries of wind, water and drought have produced five distinct ecosystems and ensured that an outstanding number of species make their home here.

Explore the underwater caverns of Africa's southernmost coral reef at Sodwana Bay. Observe Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles at Kosi Bay. Watch birds in a mosaic of wetlands, lakes and forested dunes. View wildlife from a boat at the St. Lucia Estuary, from an open-air jeep at the Mkhuze Game Reserve, or horseback along the coast. Spy on nature at night or during the day. Take an afternoon hike through subtropical forests, grasslands and lily-covered pans or multi-day trek along the Emoyeni Trail. And fish in just about every way.

 
 
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Kosi Bay Country House, Kosi Bay Nature Reserve

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Type of Accommodation: b&b / guesthouse

Kosi Bay Nature Reserve

KwaZulu-Natal

tel: +27 (0) 35 592 9665

The simple Kosi Bay Country House offers budget conscious travelers an alternative to camping. Accommodation is self-catering, half board or B&B. Linens and towels are provided. Some rooms have a shared bath.
Swimming Pool
Boating & Sailing
Sea Life Encounters
Jeep Safaris

Kosi Forest Lodge, Kosi Bay Nature Reserve

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Kosi Bay Nature Reserve

KwaZulu-Natal

tel: +27 (0)35-474 1473

The 16-bed privately run Kosi Forest Lodge is barefoot luxury at its best. And while this luxury lodge offers a variety of activities from canoeing to turtle viewing it may not be appropriate for electronic or screen dependent kids.
Canoeing & Kayaking
Boating & Sailing
Hiking & Walking
Sea Life Encounters
Horseback Riding

Mseni Lodge, Sodwana Bay National Park

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Type of Accommodation: lodge / cabin / hut

Sodwana Bay

KwaZulu-Natal

The rustic cabins at the Mseni Lodge are ideal for families looking to explore Sodwana Bay. This self-catering or full board accommodation offers both a babysitting service and children's menu (evening only).
Restaurant
Baby Sitting Service
Bird Watching
Snorkeling
Hiking & Walking
Horseback Riding

Sodwana Bay Camp, Sodwana Bay National Park

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Type of Accommodation: vacation rental / self-catering

Sodwana Bay

KwaZulu-Natal

tel: +27 83 255 5717

The rustic Sodwana Bay Lodge caters to scuba divers that seek the independence of self-catering accommodation. Each of the 20 rooms, made of natural materials, has an en suite shower, mosquito nets, ceiling fans and balcony.
Swimming Pool
Snorkeling
Hiking & Walking
Mountain Biking
Fishing
Restaurant
Bird Watching

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