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St Lucia

Trip Planner :  Africa  /  South Africa  /  KwaZulu-Natal  /  St Lucia
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The small coastal town of St Lucia provides travelers with a base for exploring the area's wetlands park, a World Heritage Site of lakes and rich, diverse wildlife. On a St Lucia holiday, you can venture on safaris and explore a variety of nature reserves sheltering hippos, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and other game animals. Snorkeling, boating on the lakes, and hiking are some of the other things to do in St Lucia and its surroundings. St Lucia is in KwaZulu-Natal. Add St Lucia and other destinations in South Africa to your travel plans using our South Africa tour itinerary planning site .
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Best things to do in St Lucia

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iSimangaliso Wetland Park
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Saint Lucia Estuary
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Safaris
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Crocodile Centre St Lucia
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Dolphin & Whale Watching
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Canerat Crafts
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Side trips from St Lucia

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Heritage Tours & Safaris
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
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Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
Hluhluwe
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Emdoneni Cheetah project
Hluhluwe Game Reserve
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Scuba & Snorkeling
Sodwana
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Umlalazi Nature Reserve
Mtunzini
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Alkantstrand Beach
Richards Bay
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Where to stay in St Lucia

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For a stay in St Lucia, you can choose from a wide variety of lodgings, ranging from campsites to upscale accommodations. You'll find a number of guesthouses lining the streets of the coastal settlement, in addition to rental lodges, backpacker venues, and hotels. As a hub for visiting the area's national park, St Lucia can get busy, so remember to reserve your stay ahead of time.
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