This 275,000 hectare park, one of the Unesco world heritage sites, stretches the length of the coast, from the Mapelane reserve to Sodwana Bay, in the region just above Durban.
Visit Greater St Lucia
Unesco World Heritage
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Lake
Greater St Lucia: How to get there?
2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Durban
Greater St Lucia: When to go?
The climate remains agreeable all year round
Greater St Lucia: For how long?
2 to 3 days
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Greater St Lucia: What to see in the surroundings?
This 275,000 hectare park, one of the Unesco world heritage sites, stretches the length of the coast, from the Mapelane reserve to Sodwana Bay, in the region just above Durban.
My suggestion
Visit here if you're keen to see crocodiles and hippopotami, as the region is full of them, the landscape is magnificent and it's easy to access.
The Kruger National Park in one of the best known game reserves in the world, where you'll see a host of wild animals. Among them, you'll be able to spot the Big 5.
Even though Robben Island and Mvezo provide poignant links to Nelson Mandela, spending time exploring his history in Johannesburg will also show you how Madiba spent several years.
Stretching well over 200km, the Drakensberg range is a mind blowing blend of peaks and troughs. Numerous trails run along the length of this hiking paradise.
Durban is the biggest town in KwaZulu-Natal. Sitting on the Sunshine Coast, by the Indian Ocean, its American/Australian beach culture attracts surfers and water sports fans from all over the world.