Travel Information

Weather

We experience beautiful sunny skies throughout the year. Summer temperatures are hot and humid, ranging between 20 degrees at night and up to 40 degrees during the day.Our winter temperatures are mild, ranging between 14 degrees during the night and up to 24 and even 28 degrees during the day.

Safety and Security

With one access point across a crocodile infested lake and with hippo and leopard patrols during the night, St Lucia is just about crime free.  There is further a 24 hour security patrol by Homo sapiens.  Do not go close to the bushy areas at night, because you might meet a hippo or leopard.  Always remember that we are in the animals’ territory and respect it.

What to pack

  • Beach towels (pool towels are available from the lodge)
  • Swimsuits
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hats
  • Cameras, video cameras and spare batteries
  • Binoculars
  • Sandals
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunscreen and lip cream
  • Insect repellent
  • Something warm and insulated for the cooler nights and mornings during winter
  • Lots of enthusiasm

Medical

The whole of the St Lucia Lake area as well as the Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Park is malaria free.  Should you however be coming from the Kruger Park, Swaziland or other malaria areas in South Africa you are advised to continue taking prophylactics.