Jun 29 2010
Archive for the 'St. Lucia' Category
Nov 09 2009
9 Umlilo Lodge
Description
Umlilo Lodge is located in St. Lucia, a small coastal village surrounded by the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa’s first National World Heritage Site, on the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal. Lake St. Lucia is a large estuarine lake abundant with hippo, crocodiles, fish and hundreds of bird species.The area comprises rivers, lakes, marsh, mangrove swamps and huge sand dunes, with beautiful unspoiled beaches.We also have a Boma where we can give you a Braai, Potjiekos or a Traditional Dinner such as Boboti and Yellow Rice, etc. at a rate of R 200 – 00 p/p including a starter, dessert and 2 glasses of wine or 2 beers or 2 cold drinks per person. We are also walking distance from all the restaurants and shops in town. Our 11 en-suit bedrooms are air-conditioned and has got TV’s, 11 DSTV channels, Bar Fridges, etc. to make your visit as comfortable as possible.The bathrooms have got baths and showers. All the rooms over look the swimming pool. Relax on the wooden deck by the pool, room with free internet access, in the bar lounge which is surrounded by a fishpond or in the Boma around the fire. Come and make Umlilo your home away from home while exploring The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site. 4 rooms are wheel chair friendly.
Aug 14 2009
First Rocks
North of St. Lucia Estuary, the town, is the rocky shores of First Rocks. Completely untouched by civilization yet formed and sculptured by man and nature over thousands of years.
The only way to reach this piece of secluded beach is by bicycle or walk and see more. What ever you do a visit to First Rocks is worth the effort.
Take care that this is more than a four kilometer stroll along the beach. Be pre paired for a grueling day in the sun. Familiarize your self with the current tides of the ocean. Walking the beach during neaps is difficult and extremely tiring.
Walking on the Eastern side of the sand dunes towering over you with the Indian ocean on the one side teaming with dolphin and other see creatures explains why early Portuguese seafarers dubbed this stretch of coast Rio Do Aura, Rivers of the sands of Gold.
