If you are interested in local arts and crafts Zulu beadwork is something you need to explore. It is colourful, vibrant and highly decorative.The Zulu are an ethnic tribe who live mainly in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. They are renowned for their artistic, colourful bead craftsmanship. Zulu beadwork is not only beautiful, but isContinue reading “Zulu Beadwork”
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Questions Animals Ask About Humans On A Safari
After many years of sneaking through the bush at night or drifting through the bush under a glorious African sun, I have begun to wonder if animals ask each other questions about guests in vehicles. I have answered thousands of questions from guests and thought that there may well be a few that animals mightContinue reading “Questions Animals Ask About Humans On A Safari”
Midnight manifestations
Although St. Lucia Village has relatively few residents, a paltry 650 odd residents, for its size it is certainly not a sleepy hollow. Day and night, it is abuzz with environmental activities. Described as an outdoors activities village in a place of wonder. At 5:00am tours depart for various parts of iSimangaliso and other smallerContinue reading “Midnight manifestations”
The Jolly Rubino Meets its Maker
The Jolly Rubino was an Italian-owned container vessel, which caught fire off of Richards Bay in September 2002. In the severe sea conditions that followed and the sea currents caused the Jolly Rubino too drift out to sea towards the shores of Lake St Lucia. The fire on board prevented the anchor from being droppedContinue reading “The Jolly Rubino Meets its Maker”
Four Ecosystems from Eco Lodge’s Cottages
St. Lucia Eco Lodge is uniquely situated within the village of St. Lucia because from the lodge you are able to view four of the major ecosystems that make up the iSimangaliso Wetland Park – The ocean, dune forest, wetlands and lake system. iSimangaliso’s uniqueness lies in its extraordinary diversity, specifically its combination of subtropicalContinue reading “Four Ecosystems from Eco Lodge’s Cottages”
St. Lucia Eco Lodge Guest Bouquet of Benefits
Eco Lodge is offering a voucher bouquet of all their St. Lucia Eco Lodge benefits for direct bookings only. This is an excellent deal and one that should not be missed. Contact us on info@stlucia-ecolodge.co.za or telephone us on +27 (0)35 590 1082 to make your booking. This special is only redeemable on presentation of this voucher at check-in.Continue reading “St. Lucia Eco Lodge Guest Bouquet of Benefits”
A Blast from the Past
This trip down memory lane reads a little like one of Roald Dahls famous children’s books – The iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Kian’s Giant Mushroom. Sometimes it is fun to look back to the news of yesteryear. April 2008, 12 years ago a trip into the iSimangaliso Wetland Park resulted in this rather unique discovery. WithContinue reading “A Blast from the Past”
Views of Maphelane
Eco Lodge is uniquely situated because you have a view of highest vegetated sand dune from the front of their property. Maphelane is situated on the coast where the iMfolozi river enters the sea and forms part of the St. Lucia estuary system. At 183m, this is South Africa’s highest vegetated dune, and the hike toContinue reading “Views of Maphelane”
Hippo and Croc Tour – A Unique Lake St. Lucia Experience
By adding a Hippo and Croc tour with Shaka Barker to your St Lucia detour you will tick all your boxes for a top shelf itinerary when visiting this part of the world. You can explore Lake St Lucia while viewing the hippo antics and stealthy crocs from the safety and comfort of the barge, allowing youContinue reading “Hippo and Croc Tour – A Unique Lake St. Lucia Experience”
Linger Longer
Many visitors to St. Lucia see it as a quick overnight stop and book with us only for one night and add a two hour hippo and croc tour on the lake to their rushed itinerary before heading south to Durban to board their plane, or to head on to some other destination. What theyContinue reading “Linger Longer”
Tourism Tails 