Hippos, massive herbivorous mammals native to Africa, are known for their impressive size and semi-aquatic lifestyle. However, their dung, often seen floating in water bodies or accumulating on riverbanks, plays a surprisingly significant role in the ecosystems they inhabit. Despite its seemingly unappealing nature, hippo dung is a vital nutrient source that contributes to theContinue reading “The Nutrient Value of Hippo Dung in an Ecosystem”
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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”
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 Tales
St. Lucia is a town in a world heritage site adjacent to the iSimangaliso Park on the banks of the Lake St. Lucia Estuary. It is home to a hippo pathway where these dangerous animals roam free coming up from the lake to feed on the sweet grass growing in the town and its gardens.Continue reading “Hippo Tales”
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