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The iSimangaliso Wetland Park (previously known as Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park), [1] is one of the most diverse region in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. It is also an UNESCO World Heritage site and very popular with tourists.

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Hippo, crocodile, Samango monkey

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Follow the N2 from Durban northwards. You will have to turn right after around 250km, 50km before the town of Hluhluwe. The town of St Lucia is more or less the entrance to the park.

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• Go on a boat cruise to see hippos and the wetlands.
• Crocodile Park
• Cape Vidal
• Whale-watching
• Snorkeling
• Horse rides
• Hiking

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• The town of St. Lucia offers a number of restaurants.

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• Ingwenya Lodge, 163 Hornbill Str (After crossing the bridge over the estuary you will get to a T-junction (entrance of the town). Turn right into McKenzie street and follow it for 700 meters. Turn left into Dolfyn street (Wimpy on your left) and follow it for 400meters. Turn right into Hornbill street (the 3rd street on your right) and follow it for 550 meters, then turn left into Ingwenya Lodge. You have arrived!), ☎ +27 (0) 82 782 8172, [2]. Check in: 14:00; Check out: 10:00. Self catering holiday accommodation. From R350.00/unit/day. (28°23'0.89, 32°24'45.35) edit

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Plenty of camping nearby at Cape Vidal and in the town of St. Lucia.

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• Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park - famous for its rhino density. Circa 60km north.
• Durban

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