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St Lucia accommodation. St Lucia Lake is situated about 240km north of Durban, South Africa. It essentially forms part of an estuary system, with an eleven kilometre long channel connecting it with the warm Indian Ocean. The massive lake has a surface area of approximately 307 square kilometres, with a maximum length of 64 kilometres. Although it covers a very large area the lake is fairly shallow, with its depth ranging largely between 1 and 3 metres throughout.
The lake’s level and salinity levels changes on an annual basis, varying with the rise and fall of the tides, as well as with the flux of the freshwater flowing in from the region’s numerous rivers. In some years the lake’s salinity levels have reached such high levels that many species of flora and fauna have struggled to survive.
The lake itself is located within a greater area known as the ‘Greater St Lucia Wetland Area’. This is Africa’s oldest nature reserve, which supports more species of animal than the better known, and far larger, Kruger National Park. This can largely be attributed to the diversity of the eco-systems found in the reserve, which boasts lake, lagoon, freshwater swamp and grassland habitats.
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An indigenous coastal woodland forest on the lake embankment that was established by KZN Wildlife Honorary members and now belongs to the Wetland Park. This forest trail is a birding hot spot. It is only about 1.5 km circular path but leads to the waters edge and the road to the lake mouth area. Th... [ read more... ] |
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The iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a unique conservation area, stretching 220km all the way from St Lucia to the Mozambique border. So unique, in fact, that it has been declared a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.
It has an enormous diversity of natural eco-systems, which naturally explains the ma... [ read more... ] |
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For those wanting to get out in the wild , heres an option thats going to be not just awesome but free as well. Next to the St Lucia Crocodile Centre is a walking trail that offers hikers both views of the Estuary with Hippo's & Crocodiles and birds of prey , other animals of interest include the An... [ read more... ] |
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The St Lucia Crocodile Centre may be the best place in South Africa to view or study fresh water crocodiles. There are also many other reptiles on display, and the center provides extensive information about each of these wonderful species. Animal lovers, especially those bent on reptiles, will be... [ read more... ] |
Accommodation near Great St Lucia Lake
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Being the only completely thatched lodge in St Lucia, the design and construction of AmaZulu Lodge, has a warm African ambiance without sparing luxioury. Even the specific fragrance of the grass roofs reminds you that you are in Africa.
AmaZulu Lodge offers you the best of Zululand!... [ read more... ] |
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Set above the Great St Lucia Lake, Lidiko lodge is a 4* lodge, centrally situated in the village of St Lucia, surrounded by the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, an UNESCO natural World Heritage Site. Lidiko Lodge offers 16 well appointed air conditioned en-suite garden rooms decorated in a contempora... [ read more... ] |
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The perfect spot for a magical escape, a retreat for the active or for just simple feet-up relaxation. Your hosts, Gary and June, reside in an adjoining cottage, and are close by to provide the "personal hospitality" with information and talks on tours, restaurants and things to do in St Lucia.... [ read more... ] |
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Tranquil relaxing "wild" garden setting on the lake side surrounded by nature reserve area. Birder Friendly. Away from town buzz. 3 chalet units and 1 budget flatlet. All very well equipped. Parking on premises under roof cover. Swimming pool. Own braai & semi private garden area. Serviced daily. Lo... [ read more... ] |
