St. Lucia
South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal · 5 m
Description
St. Lucia is a small coastal town in KwaZulu-Natal and one of the main gateways to iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is known for its exceptional proximity to wildlife, rich wetlands, and spectacular landscapes between the estuary, coastal forests, and the Indian Ocean. Boat cruises offer opportunities to spot hippos and Nile crocodiles, while the surrounding habitats provide excellent birdwatching and wildlife viewing, and nearby beaches serve as important nesting grounds for sea turtles. St. Lucia combines pristine nature with remarkable wildlife experiences and is an ideal gateway to the extraordinary wilderness of South Africa’s northeastern coast.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – July
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Lake St Lucia Hippo & Crocodile Boat Cruise
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park (UNESCO)
- Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park(Day trip)
- Eastern Shores & Cape Vidal Self-drive Safari
- Cape Vidal Beach
- Hippos & Crocodiles of Lake St Lucia
- Cape Vidal Snorkeling
- Eastern Shores Wildlife & Game Drives
- Mission Rocks
- Whale Watching off St Lucia (June - November, reservation)
- Turtle Nesting Tours (November - March, reservation)
- Sodwana Bay(Day trip)
- Lake St Lucia Bird Watching
- Western Shores & Charters Creek
- uMthoma Aerial Boardwalk
- Bats Cave at Mission Rocks
- St Lucia Estuary & Beach
- Dune Forests & Coastal Grasslands
- Horseback Beach & Bush Safari
- Kayaking & Canoeing
- St Lucia Night Drive
- Maphelane Dunes(Day trip)