WELCOME TO ST LUCIA
River of the Sands of Gold - that was the earliest name given to St Lucia by the ancient Portuguese explorers. An approprite name, for St Lucia is indeed a treasure trove for the tourist and the hoilday maker. Golden sands, golden sunshine and golden hospitality make this a premier destination.The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park stretches along the Zululand coast from the resort of Mapelane in the south to Sodwana in the north. Between these two points lies one of the most fascinating ecological reserves in the world. Five different eco-systems combine with stunning scenery, a perfect climate and a wealth of outdoor activities.
Lake St Lucia is internationally renowned as a lakeland of global significance. Kilometres of placid water creates a paradise for thousands of hippos and crocodiles and thousands of birds. Tours on the lake and many kilometres of hiking trails will introduce you to a wide variety of small and large game.
The beaches of St Lucia are breathtaking. Vistas of smooth golden sand streached as far as the eye can see, lapped by warm blue waves and bounded with high forested sand-dunes. Walking trails wind through tropical rain-forest, waving grasslands or along the placid lake-side.
From July to October, whales laze along the coast. Turtles come ashore to lay their eggs in December and January. The bird-life all year round is justifiably famous thoughout the world. Three internationally renowned Big Five game reserves, the Hluhluwe, Umfolozi and Mkuze, are less than an hours drive away. Zulu culture and crafts can be experienced at the nearby DumaZulu Village.
In fact, all of the allure of Africa can be summed up in two words: St Lucia. It is one of the places where you can still smell the ancient sands of Africa, and listen to the ageless silence of the wilderness.
And it's waiting for you...
