If you’ve travelled to Africa before, you know what an incredible experience it can be. For those who haven’t yet been, it can sometimes be hard to understand what a trip to this continent can really be like. Here is a list of common Africa travel myths, just to clear things up. Africa is oneContinue reading “Common Africa Travel Myths”
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A to Z of Animals in St Lucia
A brief A to Z of animals in iSimangaliso Wetland Park looks at a small selection of fascinating animals that can be found in the area. A daunting task considering the long list of beasts one can stumble across on foot, and in a vehicle when out and about exploring St Lucia. For those of you whoContinue reading “A to Z of Animals in St Lucia”
Getting wet with Kobus
This group of antelope typifies the iSimangaliso wetland park. Here we have a group of Kobus. Kobus is the genus name of the waterbuck and it has a related cousin, the reedbuck. These two species love water, even to the point that they have ducks’ feet. They do not take to the water for aContinue reading “Getting wet with Kobus”
The Big 5
We are all very familiar with Africa’s Big 5 – The elephant, leopard, lion, buffalo and rhino, so called because these five animals were the hardest and most ferocious of the big game to hunt, and when you read further you will see exactly why they are on this list. The iSimangaliso Park has 4Continue reading “The Big 5”
Turtle Season
As the whale season winds down and comes to an end, so the turtle season begins. Generally, the first part of November is not the best time to witness turtles nesting, but on occasion they can be found and then we take full advantage of this rare event by observing the delicate process of egg-laying.Continue reading “Turtle Season”
Noah’s Ark Effect
Kian Barker, owner of ShakaBarker and night drive guide extraordinaire on occasion has been known to hop in to one of his vehicles and host the night drives offered by ShakaBarker. His years of experience are invaluable, and in this blog, he explains the Ark effect and his personal observations to us gained from guidingContinue reading “Noah’s Ark Effect”
Line of Eyes
Before departing on this evening’s night drive, I was told that the guests from the last tour reservation accepted that day would like to see a leopard (hopefully in the singular). I commented somewhat “tongue in cheek”, “Gee” they are easy to please”, as leopard are totally unpredictable. The caller was used to these commentsContinue reading “Line of Eyes”
St. Lucia Crocodile Centre
The St. Lucia Crocodile Centre is situated only two kilometres North of St. Lucia at the entrance to the iSimangaliso Park. The centre offers an exciting and informative outing for visitors who would like to know more about the lake system, and one of the world’s oldest and most fascinating animals – the crocodile. TheContinue reading “St. Lucia Crocodile Centre”
St. Lucia Estuary, Paradise in South Africa
What do you think about when you think of paradise? You probably think of some place with a nice warm climate, a safe and friendly environment, and with beautiful surroundings – Probably somewhere in nature, or on a beach where you can escape from the city. For us Africa lovers with a keen sense ofContinue reading “St. Lucia Estuary, Paradise in South Africa”
Hi Ho, Hi Ho and off to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park we go
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park Is a big 5 game park in the KwaZulu Natal region of South Africa only a 45 minute drive from St Lucia Eco Lodge. It can be done as a self drive or a guided tour with a local safari company can be arranged. The Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is proclaimed to be the oldest reserveContinue reading “Hi Ho, Hi Ho and off to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park we go”
Tourism Tails 