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Nestled on the northeastern coast of South Africa, St Lucia is a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant wildlife, where animals and humans share the land in harmonious coexistence. This small town, part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, offers an extraordinary opportunity to experience wildlife from the comfort of its streets and scenic landscapes.

Nestled in the heart of St Lucia's natural beauty, Lidiko Lodge has been a beloved destination for travellers seeking peace and relaxation. This year, the lodge has introduced exciting updates to its rooms, bringing a fresh, invigorating touch that perfectly complements its lush surroundings.

Lake St Lucia owns a sense of place like no other – one of the most abundant, naturally-endowed and beautiful pieces of real estate on earth. If the iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a miracle (which ‘iSimangaliso’ translates to from the Zulu) then the Lake is the heart that sustains that miracle. It is the focal point of the UNESCO World Heritage Listing and has been a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance since 1986. It is 80km long and 23km at its widest point.

With an impressive existing list of 526 bird species throughout the World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a mecca for birders. And no more so than in the past few days, with a few tremendously exciting sightings recorded by resident iSimangaliso birders and the flocking of numerous out-of-town twitchers to the Park.

As a pro-active step to deter poachers from targeting rhino in the World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (EKZNW) recently implemented a rhino de-horning programme throughout the Western Shores section of the Park. This is reflective of the Park’s commitment to put rhinos and their safety first,