Elephant jewellry

There’s something almost otherworldly about arriving in St Lucia. The coastal air carries a mix of salt and forest scent, the streets are shaded by dense tree canopies, and now and then, a hippo might amble lazily down the main road at night as if to remind everyone that this is still their turf. It’s a village where the wild and the relaxed coexist and where international travellers are increasingly finding the...

When guests arrive at Lidiko Lodge, many pause to take in the moment — the scent of the tropical gardens, the rustle of palm leaves, and the calls of birds drifting through the coastal air. It is often described as the instant when the journey melts away and a feeling of belonging takes its place. For years, this sense of arrival has been at the heart of what makes a stay at...

Long before St Lucia became a beloved holiday haven and a gateway to hippos and humpback whales, it was a place steeped in mystery, exploration, and legend. The history of this remarkable corner of KwaZulu-Natal is as colourful as the sunsets over the estuary, filled with tales of early explorers, Zulu kings, shipwrecks, and stories passed down through generations.