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Contact Details
Tel: 00 27(0)35 5901077
Fax: 00 27(0)86
Email: kwalucia@kwalucia.com
Website: www.kwalucia.com
Manager: Serge Chevron |
Description
Kwalucia Private Safari Retreat is a newly built exclusive African Safari Retreat born
from the combination of the Zulu spirit and the passion for unspoiled wilderness.
The first 5 star Bed and Breakfast/Guesthouse in St Lucia.
Kwalucia is nestled in the beautiful village of St Lucia, the only private village in
Southern Africa to be completely surrounded by a Natural World Heritage Site. St
Lucia is part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, covering an area of 332 000
hectares . (Formely the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park).
Kwalucia Private Safari Retreat has 4 exclusive African style en suite rooms, all of
which have private patio leading onto a lush romantic tropical garden with
indigenous trees. Suites are furnished with twin comfortable extra length beds.
The twin bed can, on request, be converted into a king size bed by adding a thick
quilted king size mattress protector.
All suites are equipped with bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, air
conditioning, ceiling fans, wall safe, hairdryer and WiFi access point.
All bathrooms are equipped with a large walk-in shower, a hand-wash basin and a
relaxing Victorian free standing bath ,bath robes, toilet and shaving plugs are
available, all in a beautiful unique open plan African styled design.
Your country style breakfast is served in the dining area: in- or outside, or upon
request, on your private patio.
At this romantic retreat, all our guests have access to a large lit swimming pool
with rim flow. A well designed sundeck awaits you for the lazy afternoons.
The main lounge provides you with DSTV and a small library for you leisure and
relaxation. Around the fire in the boma, it is the perfect place where tales of the
day are told. Dinners can be arranged on request.
Kwalucia is situated within a safe walking distance (just watch out for the hippos at
night) from the main street where numerous restaurants are situated to cater all
your desires.
We are owner managed.
Rooms
No Of Rooms: 4
Room Options: Luxury
Rates
High Season: From R 924 - R 1,045
Off Season: From R 840 - R 950
Attractions
ISIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK TOURS (Eastern shore):
You will discover the many treasures of the park. Guided tours in safari vehicles or self-drive tours in your own vehicle will give you the opportunity to discover the rocks pools at
Mission Rock, Cape Vidal, Banghazi lake, a number of gravel roads (accessible with sedan cars) through the different ecosystems, short walks to suited lookout point with views of the Indian Ocean, rolling grassland and lake St Lucia will give you the opportunity to experience
nature close up; to taste; to smell and feel the bush….
BIG 5 GAMES DRIVES:
There is nothing as iconic of Africa as the Big 5. In the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, once the hunting grounds of the famous Zulu chief Shaka, the park is renown for its efforts in saving the white rhino from extinction and the magnificence of these first foothills of the coastal escarpment. White rhino abound and sightings of elephants are not unusual.
The park also has lion, cheetah, black rhino, leopard, wild dog, a large population of giraffe
and much more. Bird sightings may include lesser jacana, lapped-faced vultures , bateleur
eagles, white-headed vultures, southern banded snake eagle etc…Guided safari in open
vehicles or self-guided safari in your own vehicle can be organized.
BOAT TRIPS AND SUNDOWN CRUISE:
On the estuary will leave memories of St Lucia that will always be treasured.
WHALES WATCHING:
(Seasonal) From June to November, humpback whales pass along the coastline during their
annual migration from their feeding grounds in the Antarctic, to calve off the coast of
Mozambique. These phenomenal mammals can weigh up to 45 tons and are sometimes visible from the shoreline, however a boat based whale watching tour is highly recommended.
TURTLES TOURS:
(Seasonal) From November to March the female turtle emerges, under the cover of the darkness, from the sea, seeking a suitable site to dig a 1 meter deep nest….Where you experience the miracle of nesting of the leatherback (weighs up to 900 kgs)and loggerhead turtles. Step into the world of those amazing and ancient reptiles as they dodge sharks offshore and humans, crabs, badgers and jackals on shore to return and hatch from these ancient nesting grounds.
An overnight tour with qualified guides.
OCEAN SAFARIS:
Explore marine magnificence: Scuba diving and snorkeling are found to various destinations
within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, from Cape Vidal to Sodwana Bay….Sodwana Bay is one of the top 10 diving sites in the world. Over 1200 species of fish, whales, sharks, manta
ray and the rare coelacanth have been recorded. The reefs have 95 known species of 43 groups of hard coral and 11 known groups of soft coral.
BIRDING SAFARIS:
The Zululand Birding Route as developed an experienced network of local guides to assist
birders find the “specials” of a specific birding site using local knowledge and observation
skills…
WALKING SAFARIS:
Self-guided walk to wilderness trails with qualified rangers will leave you with memories of a
life time as you go “game viewing”.
CYCLING SAFARIS:
Guides cycled trips including bicycle hire, are offered in and around St Lucia taking in views
of the ocean and trips through the forest…
HORSE RIDING SAFARIS:
A number of different horse riding safaris are on offer. From a 1 hour ride along the beach up to a multi-day safari through the bush…
Features
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Tea/Coffee
- Bar Fridge
- Telephone in Room
- Aircon in Room
- TV in Room
- Satellite
- Internet
- Languages: English, Afrikaans, French, Dutch
- Safe Facilities
- All children welcome
- Pool
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Airport Transfers
- SecureParking
- Laundry
Activities
- Bike Trails
- Bird Watching
- Fishing
- Game Viewing
- Hiking
- Horse Riding
- Marine Biology
- Whale Watching
Directions
From DURBAN (DBN) – approx. 245kms / 2.5 hour’s drive:
• Take the N2 North – you have the option of the toll road or the alternate route via Stanger.
• 40kms after the turnoff to Richards Bay, turn right to Mtubatuba.
• As you arrive in Mtubatuba turn left then 2nd right to St Lucia (R618 approx. 26kms).
• As you arrive in St Lucia, just after the bridge, 1st left and then twice right; you are in Pelican Street. There you take the 2nd right.
From JOHANNESBURG (JHB) – approx. 640kms / 6.5 hour’s drive:
• Take the N17 via springs to Ermelo.
• From Ermelo take the N2 and take the turn off left to Mtubatuba and St Lucia.
• As you arrived in Mtubatuba turn left to St Lucia (R618 approx. 26kms).
• As you arrive in St Lucia, just after the bridge, 1st left and then twice right. You are in Pelican Street. There you take the 2nd right.
Address
17 Katonkel Avenue, St Lucia, St Lucia
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