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What makes South Africa quintessentially beautiful is the country’s array of wildlife, nature and indigenous cultures. And if you are looking for a holiday resort where you can experience all of these – try out St. Lucia Ecolodge and Conference Centre in Kwa-Zulu Natal. The Ecolodge is situated in between the St. Lucia Estuary, the Indian Ocean and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which makes it the ideal location to truly immerse yourself in the nature and everything that the St. Lucia environment has to offer. Even if it’s just a stopover before you visit the renowned Kruger National Park, this gateway to the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park is a venue you would not want to miss out on.
It is excellent for a family holiday, with its central location in St Lucia the lodge’s gives you easy access to countless activities in the area including, the nature reserve, boat cruises, crocodile and hippopotamuses viewing and night safari-drives. The nature reserve close to the lodge allows you to view four of the Big 5 (there are no lions here because of the safety of beach goers). The Hluluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve is only a 35-minute drive away where you go on safari and see many more big game in their habitat and Cape Vidal is 32km north of St. Lucia and is known as one of the best places for snorkeling and spear fishing.
It is also close to the Zulu cultural villages whereby you can learn more about the interesting South African culture. If it is sea animals that you are interested in, you can go on a boat safari on Lake St. Lucia to see the hippopotamus’ and crocodiles, and during the winter months you can whale watch off the coast of the Indian Ocean.
The lodges are fully self-catering, which is especially helpful for those who are travelling as families The accommodation throughout is top class, consisting of a large bedroom, a full bathroom and shower, a kitchenette and a verandah with garden furniture. The main restaurant specialises in South African cuisine and world-renowned fish dishes. The delicious A-La-Carte menu is also worth tasting. They also cater for vegetarians and other special dietary requirements.
St. Lucia Ecolodge and Conference Centre welcomes you to have an experience, to take yourself out of the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy the beautiful ecosystem of our country. Take a safari, go snorkeling, lounge in your lodge, get lost in nature.
