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10 Things To Do in St Lucia

Emoyeni Trail Start: Mission Rocks Finish: Mission Rocks Duration: 63 km over five days Beach Rides on Horse Back We take the horses out along Iphiva Beach at the northern end of St Lucia where there are many kilometres of clean white sand with the Indian Ocean rolling in alongside. Cape Vidal Lighthouse Despite sounding as though it should lie right on the well-known lake and conservation area, now called the iSimangaliso Wetland park, Cape St Lucia lighthouse lies roughly twenty km south of the St Lucia river mouth and one reaches it along a road from the small town of KwaMnonambi, which lies alongside the N2. Deep Sea Fishing Charter Whether you are a family, a novice or an experienced fisherman you can enjoy a unique ‘beach launch’ at first light, as the sun rises, under the watchful eye of 34 year sea veteran ‘Captain Bob’. Game Viewing on Horse Back On the shorter rides we begin at the Iphiva Campsite in St Lucia and ride in the Reserve just to the south of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. Igwala Gwala Forest Trail Start: Eden Park, St Lucia, iSimangaliso Wetland Park Finish: St Lucia Duration: 1.5 km Kayak Safari on the St Lucia Estuary This guided kayak safari takes place on the St Lucia Estuary, where the tidal waters are home to a large variety of fauna and flora. St Lucia Beach The St Lucia Beach is well worth a visit, with the expanse of golden sand in front of you it is the perfect spot for a gentle stroll in the morning. St Lucia Market Tucked away in St Lucia at the end of McKenzie Street you will find the most wonderful market. Here you can find a vast selection of curios and fresh produce. Whale Watching with St Lucia Charters Go on an adventure with renowned skipper Danie Bennett, who together with his qualified crew has a treasure-house full of knowledge about the whales.   #credit: Sa Venues

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Kwazulu-Natal Summer Packing List – what to wear

Affectionately called KZN by the locals, the KwaZulu-Natal Province is a popular tourist hotspot for many reasons. One of the most significant of these, though, is its year-round summery conditions along the long coastline. Caressed by the arm waters of the inviting Indian Ocean, the beaches of KwaZulu-Natal continue to lure visitors from all over South Africa and the world to enjoy their sunny vacation here. Of course, as one moves further inland, the temperatures drop a little and the humidity decreases. Still, KwaZulu-Natal continues to be the destination of choice for those that want to experience the balmy South African weather conditions. Durban is the capital city of the province and is home to the King Shaka International Airport. This city and its surrounds are acclaimed for having an average of 320 days of sunshine each year. The entire province experiences high summer temperatures, averaging around 30 degrees and accompanied by a marked humidity. WHAT TO PACK: SUMMER (DECEMBER TO MARCH): Summers are hot, humid and sticky in this province. This is also the season during which most of the rain occurs, which means having to be well prepared in terms of what to wear.  The wrong wardrobe will lead to massive discomfort and ruin the impact of this beautiful destination. Opt for clothing that is light in weight and that allows air to flow freely onto the body. The sun in KwaZulu-Natal is powerful, and every measure should be taken to protect the eyes and skin from its harmful effects. Swimming costumes are essential as you are sure to spend plenty of time on the beautiful beaches A hat and protective sunglasses Shorts, skirts, tops, t-shirts, and summer dresses that are cool and comfortable Comfortable walking shoes An umbrella or light raincoat A good quality sunscreen that does not block the pores, and allows sweating 4 HOT SPOTS: Now that you know what to wear, you can start exploring these hotspots close to us! Hluhluwe/iMfolozi Game Reserve St Lucia Cape Vidal Beach Sodwana Beach Any Question? Make use of our LIVE CHAT feature below.

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General News

Exciting news!!!

Shadow and Skye were sent to Cheetah Experience in Bloemfontein, 6 months ago, for a breeding exchange to ensure that the cheetah DNA is conserve for our next generation. Abby, their gracious 5 year old female cheetah chose our handsome Skye and only had eyes for him. The two of them spent some quality time together….. and now we are delighted to share the very exciting news with you. Abby gave birth to 5 beautiful cubs!!   TAKE A LOOK AT THE VIDEO HERE Being a young female and also having her first litter, Abby experienced some difficulties with the labour process. Both veterinarians opted for the best option for both Abby and the cubs and they were born with a cesarean section. Riana and her dedicated team, along with Dr’s Ryan Niemand and Sandra Bertram, assisted Abby during her operation. Abby and cubbies are doing well. Riana had to jump in to help with the very important feeding routine while Mom is recovering. Abby, unfortunately, will not be able to raise her first litter due to the pain medicine and antibiotics she has to take to get better. In nature, this event would have been fatal for Abby and her cubbies. We are privileged to be able to add to the number of cheetah still left in South Africa. Cecillie Nel TAKE A LOOK AT THE VIDEO HERE  

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