Tourist Information and Top Things to Do while in St Lucia South Africa

St Lucia was proclaimed as a world heritage site in 1999 by Unesco, St Lucia is South Africa's very first world heritage site and for good reason. The abundance of wildlife and natural beauty is incredible. To this very day, Hippo's can still be witnessed wandering down the streets at night in search of grass.

Hippos are predominantly known as the most aggressive and contribute to the most deaths in Africa however in this very small town they seem to have become accustomed to being photographed and watched by numerous visitors on a daily basis.

St Lucia is situated on the North East of Zululand a mere 2,5hrs from Durban the capital of KwaZulu Natal. The area offers a tropical warm climate year-round not to mention the warm Indian Ocean that one can enjoy year-round.

The abundance of wildlife does not stop at Bush Baby cries at night, Red Duiker foraging nor the odd Leopard witnessed all the while in the town, no theirs more Humpback Whales migrate off the shores during the winter months.

Leatherback and Loggerhead Turtles lay their eggs on the beaches during the summer months and Whale Sharks pass during summer as well. The marine life is incredible almost untouched, the beaches pristine and just keep going on as far as the eye can see.

The area known as iSimangaliso Wetland Park is the authority on the reserve, the area is enormous and stretches from St Lucia to the border of Mozambique in the North. St Lucia is a great stop and the perfect gateway to discover the area, with numerous accommodation styles and budgets there is virtually something for everyone.