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”
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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”
Zulu Beadwork
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”
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”
Tourism Tails 