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- Greater St Lucia Wetland Park
Greater St Lucia Wetland Park
In the far north of Kwa-Zulu Natal are a string of nature
reserves and game parks, of which the largest and most exciting is
the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, dominated by the fascinating St
Lucia estuary and lake system. It covers five distinct ecosystems
varying from dry thorn scrub to tropical forest and is bordered by
giant dunes, beaches and tropical reefs. Big Five game viewing is
on offer, and this is the only place in the world where you will
see hippos, crocodiles and sharks co-habiting in the same lagoon.
There are comfortable rest camps in the park. The Wetland Park has
been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Information & Facts
Admission
Entrance to St Lucia village is free. An entrance fee is
applicable to all the reserves.
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
Opening Times
Open 24 hours daily, office hours are daily 8am to
4.30pm
Time