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St Lucia Estuary 

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iSimangaliso Wetlands Park

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St Lucia Estuary
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St Lucia Boat Cruises

The main attraction in St Lucia is by far the Estuary Boat Cruise to see Hippo and Crocodile. This is a World Wide Tourist Attraction and everyone should go on it least once. Well, at least once every Holiday Season. 

It is fun to keep up with the baby Hippos' life cycle as they mature and accumulate scars into adulthood. The Male fracas for dominance and their territorial demarcation of the Estuary, Mud Flats, and Grasslands.

Deep-Sea Fishing 

The second biggest Tourist Attraction is Fishing and probably Deep Sea Fishing. The local skippers/charters have a vast knowledge of where what species is hiding and most launches result in successful catches. 

Young and old find this a very attractive, although a very expensive proposition. The results of the pure adrenaline experience are worth the price. 

Recreational Rock and Surf

The foundation that paved the way to The Tourism Industry in St Lucia Estuary. Still, the one place that bridges any gap between father and son and father and daughter. No other sport had to mend so many relationships and no other sport or activities have forged so many patriarchal memories.

Al tough the World Heritage Status has turned their back on these activities/sport, but the fishing fraternity will prove their net worth to the Tourism Industry. Fishing knows no religion, age, or political affiliation. Fishing is the best common ground for forging bonds.   

Book your next fishing holiday in St Lucia Estuary. With 4u2Stay and we will make it a memorable one. We can arrange from Shark fishing to spinning and deep-sea fishing. 

We are all Born2Fish and forced to work. 

Flat Fish and Shark fishing are very popular. It is a catch and releases sport and the anglers take pride when releasing these lovely specimens. These fishing can be done on medium tackle from 11kg upwards. Mostly on sliding, but also on a very interesting rig called a dingle dangle.  

Very unique way of setting a hook with bait hanging from the hook. Also a very effective way of catching the bottom feeders like sand sharks and rays. The best bait for large sharks is sand sharks and rays. People swim almost anything to catch big sharks. Even 20kg Kob, 30kg Sand Sharks, and more.

Vila Mia is very centrally located in the Small Town of St Lucia Estuary. Offering cozy comfortable self-catering accommodation to the family holidaymaker. Villa Mia is one or two-bedroom units sleeping four or six people. Pricing is done in such a manner that it includes school-going children in the base price. House cleaning is available to any guests at their request. Self-catering is a concept that lives in the hearts of all Travelers and holidaymakers. We all want our space and privacy.

About Villa Mia

Villa Mia consists of 25 sectional title Apartments and is sold out to individual owners. These owners treat these apartments as an investment and their home away from home. When one sleeps here it is as if you are sleeping over in someone else's house. Holiday Letting through Sectional Title is not a commercially driven enterprise, but rather a unique opportunity to stay over as a guest in someone's house.

Self Catering means to take your own food and toiletries. Make sure you bring your own towels.  Keep the Apartment clean like you would have your own home. Remember you living inside someone else's dream and they offer you the opportunity to share in it. Please report all breakages to 4u2Stay so we can replace it as soon as possible in an attempt to give the next guest sharing this self-catering Apartment the same valued experience. 

23 July 2017 - Estuary Current Condition

No Rehabilitation in Sight

Purely Man Made Manipulation

Photo by: Petrus Viviers
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To claim that this is rehabilitation is total bullshit. It saddens me that UNESCO supports this lie. This is man made manipulation of the truth. Nothing Less Nothing More. It is believed that Mr Zaloumis is well spoken in the art of manipulation. One resident claims that Mr Zaloumis has disclosed to him that as long as you give people hope you can manipulate their support. Well since he is a self proclaimed Gun Runner off the ANC Regime it is clear that he is walking their walk and talking their talk. He also seems to be very good at it.

Well I never though that Conspiracy at this scale is possible, but neither can I believe that all this is a coincident. True it could be that the major role players in the Industry is oblivious to what they are part taking in or it could be that they stupid enough to be manipulated. Either way we have to be careful on who we give our public support to. 

Photo by: Petrus Viviers
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Now I am not one vetting for public support, but it is clear some one has to state the facts regarding fishing and angling rights and environmental management and affairs. The final evidence that produced my Mr Richard Pen-sawyer on behalf of the state  that permanently closed our recreational use of 4x4 vehicles on the beach ... was a little crab that lived in the mud banks between the iMfolozi and St Lucia Estuary. Since the assistance of this little  crab is so insignificant to iSimangaliso Wetland Park and UNESCO I personally don't see any reasons to keep 4x4 Recreational users of the beaches any more.

Further this bull shit of Catch and Release as per World Best Practice needs to be addressed. The Recreational Fishing Industry is the fastest and biggest out door sport in the World. We are handing our rights to share in this Industry to By Catches on Huge Trawlers that indiscriminately over fish our coast lines or quotas allocated to them on biggest bribe biggest quota system. This has the result of the Recreational Rock and Surf angler that has to over compensate in allocated bag limits and over regulated fraternity.

Bruce Mann for one is totally biased towards over regulating the Recreational Rock and Surf Angler.  It may secure a well funded life style for him, but it is robbing a well balanced poor and under fed society all along the coastal regions. This has pulled the plug on many Domestic Tourism ventures around the country and with its most devastating impact on rural and remote destinations.

We must re think on who we give our public support to. Public perception plays a major role in decisions making. If we do not know what the facts are we should not get involved.


By Petrus (Bierpens) Viviers
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Dinosaurs, a Fishy Tale

Most likely the most unusual animal found in the ocean at St. Lucia.

In 1984 I found myself in East London, South Africa, a small city with not much going on. Museums are interesting to me, especially the Natural History section and for a small place East London has an excellent one.

There I found out about and saw a stuffed  dinosaur fish, the Coelacanth. Scientist though that it had gone extinct along with the other dinosaurs 65 million years back. But then on 23 December 1938, the first Latimeria specimen was found off the east coast of South Africa. A Rhodes University ichthyologist, J.L.B. Smith, confirmed the fish’s importance with a famous cable: “MOST IMPORTANT PRESERVE SKELETON AND GILLS = FISH DESCRIBED”.

No internet in 1984.

This is the Coelacanth preserved and on view at the East London Museum. Photo courtesy of eastlondon.org.za

The first recorded Coelacanth fossil, found in Australia, was of a jaw that dated back 360 million years, the fossil record is unique because Coelacanth fossils were found 100 years before the first live specimen was identified.
Ironically, the dinosaur fish is at risk of becoming, really extinct this time.  Fishermen sometimes snag a Coelacanth instead of an oilfish because they traditionally fish at night, when oilfish and Coelacanths feed. Before scientists became interested in Coelacanths, they were thrown back into the water if caught. They are no good for eating apparently. Now that there is an interest in them, fishermen trade them in to scientists or other officials once they have been caught. So the very people that should want to preserve the species is the biggest threat to this dinosaur fish.

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St. Lucia Lake Cruises
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Cape Vidal beach area is lovely during the winter months. Summer on these beaches are extremely hot and people are warned to stay out of the sun between 11h00 and 14h00. This is the launching site where many ski boats launch from. The shark attack that was recorded in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park happened 23 km North of this popular swimming and Snorkelling beach.  

Lazy sun bathers can be seen from the launch tours in St. Lucia. These guys are basking in the winter sun, but are still on the hunt from time to time and lately some Water Buck have met there fate while crossing the bar ... ???

Some things are best left for the safety of your pool. What ever this Water Buck had planned no one will know, but Derick assure me that he safely escaped a crawling creepy submerged in the fresh water that now dominate the upper parts of the Estuary.

Flight of Th Fish Eagle ???

Tea party alla Saint Lucia style. We know that there is more ladies in this pod since the dominant male, Vincent are very protective of his "brothel" of babes.

To embark on a lazy Lake Cruise with Captain Deiric Walsh one should book through the offices of St. Lucia Safaris and asked to embark on a world famous Hippo Cruise With Deiric.

En Route to Cape Vidal

No More Demoina's ?

What ever your interest in St. Lucia, whether it is Shad Fishing or Bird Watching a Lake Cruise cannot be missed. Book now for your weekend break away. For your package deal call Petrus Viviers on 081 342 7371 or deal direct with St. Lucia Safari's

Jaenie van Aswegen

Manager

74 McKenzie Street St Lucia KwaZulu Natal 3936 South Africa safaris@stlucia.co.za +27 (0)35 590 1047 +27 (0)35 590 1084 +27 (0)83 283 1528 http://www.stluciasafaris.com/

iSimangaliso Disicions that sucks Big Time...!!!

The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park authority is under public scrutiny over its loco standing and management decisions. It is clear that they are very controversial in their draconian leadership and scientific applications of  human interference and greater human impact control. How ever people over look man made mistakes and hammer on the negative natural influences that have been haunting St. Lucia Estuary and The Greater Wetland Park for centuries.

One huge environmental blunder changing the World Heritage Site and its specie list for ever was the scuttling of the two massive barges that was beached just North of Cape Vidal in 2008. The question remains if a scientific entity like ORI was consulted and a proper EIA was devised and followed. The reason why the impact of this blunder is so severe is the fact that it was never disclosed if the Ballast water was drained or sanitized before the barges and their foreign content was let loose on a very fragile World Heritage Site. 

Since artificial reeves are known to carry a higher than normal capacity of marine life this reeves has also contributed to the increase of marine life.

"A new species of blenny was found and is currently being described by specialists of the Smithsonian Institute in the USA. Results of this trip and future annual trips will allow us to document temporal changes in the artificial reef community. Moreover, researchers from the Department of Environment Affairs’ Marine and Coastal Management will get involved using various sonar tagging technologies to investigate the movement patterns of fish from and to the barges."       read more ...

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Wikepedia: The common name blenny is ambiguous at best, as it has been applied to several families of perciform marine, brackish and some freshwater fishes all sharing similar morphology (shape) and behaviour. There are six families considered "true blennies", all grouped together under the suborder Blennioidei; its members are referred to as blennioids. There are approximately 833 species in 130 genera within the suborder.

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Since it is not clear and very little disclosure is offered to which sub specie was introduced to to this fragile eco system we cannot comment on the impact it might have over a long term period. By way of deduction we can valuate that this is detrimental to the environment by the strict monitoring imposed on this artificial reef.

by Petrus Vivviers

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Hot Deals - Umlilo Lodge

Umlilo Lodge is located in St. Lucia, a small coastal village surrounded by the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, South Africa's first National World Heritage Site, on the North Coast of KwaZulu NatalLake St. Lucia is a large estuarine lake abundant with hippo, crocodiles, fish and hundreds of bird species.


The area comprises rivers, lakes, marsh, mangrove swamps and huge sand dunes, with beautiful unspoiled beaches. We are walking distance from all the Shops and Restaurants, so dinner will not be a problem.





We also have a Boma where you can join us in the evenings around a fire (Umlilo) when having a Braai or Traditional Dinner in an African Pot. The 3 coarse dinners are on request and is R 150.00 p/p and excludes drinksOur 11 en-suit bedrooms are air-conditioned and has got TV’s, 11 DSTV channels, Bar Fridges, etc. to make your visit as comfortable as possible.


The bathrooms have got baths and showers. All the rooms over look the swimming pool. Relax on the wooden deck by the pool, in the air-conditioned library with free internet access, in the bar lounge which is surrounded by a fishpond or in the Boma around the fire. Come and make Umlilo your home away from home while exploring The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site. 4 rooms are wheel chair friendly.

Special Deals — Up to 10% Discount On Standard RatesStay 3 nights or more and get 10% discount . Only valid if you stay with us between 08 May 2008 and 30 June 2008.

Parkers Cottages

Parker Cottages Rates From: Single R440. Sharing R295. Location: St Lucia Category: Bed and Breakfast (definitions) Customer Rating: 95% Request Quote Tell a Friend Description Parkers Cottages is a comfortable guest house in the beautiful coastal village of St. Lucia, offering visitors spacious B&B accommodation at affordable rates. Accommodation consists of individual two-bedroom en-suite cottages set within a colourful tropical garden. Each cottage has a separate entrance and air conditioning. For larger families or groups, two cottages have inter-leading doors. Facilities include free wireless internet connection, complimentary toiletries, hospitality tray and bar fridge, private pool and braai area, well stocked bar, full servicing daily and secure parking. Rates Fishermans Cottage (1) Rates Include : B & B The cottage has air-conditioning, ceiling fans, a hospitality tray and bar fridge. Other facilities include hair dryer, complimentary toiletries and beach towels. Children under 12: R150 - R175 Children under 3 - free Year Round (01 April 2008 to 31 December 2008) Per Person Sharing from R295 to R350 Single from R440 to R525 Features in these Rooms/Units: TV DSTV (Satellite) Bathroom Facilities Private Views Garden Other Air-Conditioning, Fan, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, WiFi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Balcony/patio, Self-catering Nguni Cottage (1) Rates Include : B & B Nguni Cottage is decorated in vibrant African colours to reflect the local Zulu culture. The main bedroom has twin beds and en-suite bath and shower. The second bedroom has a double bed and en-suite bathroom with shower. The cottage has air-conditioning, ceiling fans, a hospitality tray and bar fridge. Other facilities include hair dryer, complimentary toiletries and beach towels. Children under 12: R150 - R175 Children under 3 - free Year Round (01 April 2008 to 31 December 2008) Per Person Sharing from R295 to R350 Single from R440 to R525 Features in these Rooms/Units: Beds Twin, Double Bathroom Facilities Private, Ensuite bath and separate shower, Ensuite shower only Views Garden Other Air-Conditioning, Fan, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, WiFi, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer, Balcony/patio * Please note: Rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking Nearby Attractions and Landmarks iSimangaliso Wetland Park2.0 km Hluhluwe-uMfolozi Game Reserve50.0 km Zulu Cultural Village Tours5.0 km Safari Night Game Drive2.0 km Scuba/snorkelling40.0 km Golf15.0 km Estuary Hippo & Cro Boat Tour1.0 km Cape Vidal40.0 km Whale watching (boat based)2.0 km Tropical beaches2.0 km

Zulani Guest House

Special Deals — Up to 10% Discount On Standard Rates Special Discounts Discounts are on offer for accommodation during May and June. On your accommodation enquiry, please request the May and June discount rates. Rates From: Single R385. Sharing R320. Location: St Lucia Category: Bed and Breakfast, Guesthouse (definitions) Official Grading: Customer Rating: 93% Request Quote Tell a Friend read all 32 guest comments Description Zulani Guest House, for exclusive Home Hospitality and quality 4 Star BnB accommodation at exceedingly good value. The perfect spot for a magical escape, a retreat for the active, or for just simple feet-up relaxation. The owners, Gary & June, reside in an adjoining cottage, and are on hand to provide the "personal hospitality" which sets Zulani apart from a larger establishment. With just four guest rooms, we are afforded the privilege of knowing all our guests well. We have the time to pay attention to your individual needs and the space to make you feel at home. The intention has been to cr... Zulani Guest House, for exclusive Home Hospitality and quality 4 Star BnB accommodation at exceedingly good value. The perfect spot for a magical escape, a retreat for the active, or for just simple feet-up relaxation. The owners, Gary & June, reside in an adjoining cottage, and are on hand to provide the "personal hospitality" which sets Zulani apart from a larger establishment. With just four guest rooms, we are afforded the privilege of knowing all our guests well. We have the time to pay attention to your individual needs and the space to make you feel at home. The intention has been to create a home-like, atmosphere that is relaxing and stylish, with a very personal feel. Zulani Guest House, the ideal choice for fun loving couples and small intimate groups and for your romantic rondeveau we offer an exclusive Honeymoon suite with a Jacuzzi bath to enjoy those unforgettable moments. Zulani is in the ideal location in St Lucia, for safe easy walking distances to the Igwalagwala Nature Trail, the Estuary, the Local market and all Restaurants and Shops in the St Lucia village. Kindly note, Zulani Guest House is a Bed and Breakfast establishment. Unfortunately we do not offer Self Catering Units. Rates Elephant / Rhino (3) Rates Include : B & B Double or twin rooms. Tastefully decorated en-suite, fully air-conditioned, wall safe, mini fridge, TV, DVD, tea / coffee making facilities and hair dryers available. 2007 / 2008 (01 July 2007 to 31 October 2008) Per Person Sharing - R320 Single - R385 Features in these Rooms/Units: Beds Twin, Double, King Bathroom Facilities Ensuite bath and separate shower, Ensuite shower only Honeymoon Suite (1) Rates Include : B & B Tastefully decorated en-suite with jacuzzi bath and seperate shower, fully air-conditioned, wall safe, mini fridge, TV, DVD, tea / coffee making facilities and hair dryers available. 2007 / 2008 (01 July 2007 to 31 October 2008) Per Person Sharing - R360 Single - R430 Features in these Rooms/Units: Beds Double, King Bathroom Facilities Ensuite bath and separate shower * Please note: Rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking Nearby Attractions and Landmarks Big Five African Safari55.0 km Cultural Zulu Village Visits25.0 km Safari Night Drives5.0 km World Heritage Site Eco Tour5.0 km Early Morning Birding1.0 km Estuary Hippo / Crocodile Boat Cruise1.0 km Whale Watching2.0 km Tropical Beaches 2.0 km Scuba Snorkeling25.0 km Golf20.0 km

Leopord Lodge - St. Lucia Wetlands

Rates From: Unit R2,800. Location: St Lucia Category: Guest House, Self Catering (definitions) Check Availability Tell a Friend Themes Theme Description Rated Character A UNESCO declared World Heritage Site. Set in the naturally beautiful area of St Lucia, we have an vast abundance of wildlife, birdlife & marine life that's sure to delight nature lovers & fishermen of all ages! Not yet rated Location Perfectly situated for guests looking for a "back-to-nature" experience who also want to enjoy quality "time-out" in naturally beautiful surroundings. We are also members of the Guest House Association of South Africa (GHASA) Not yet rated African Safari We are situated 2 kms away from the main entrance to the Cape Vidal Nature Reserve (Big 4 plus a Marine Reserve of unsurpassed natural beauty) & 50 kms away from the Umfolozi-Hluhulwe Game Reserve (Big 5) Beach We are one block away from the start of the forests managed by the KwaZulu Natal Parks Board that lead down to the main St Lucia beaches & the estuary. The beaches are all within easy walking distance Not yet rated Family Family orientated with lots of safe, enclosed gardens for children to play in plus a pool fitted with a child safety net. A baby sitting service, child minding service & cots are all available upon request Not yet rated Great Outdoors This UNESCO Declared World Heritage Site has 5 Eco Systems that converge within a very short distance. It is a nature lover's paradise, a bird lover's dream come true & a fisherman's delight! Historical & Cultural The Cultural Villages of the local communities are nearby & open to tourists. Here you can experience real life in a traditional Zulu village. We encourage you to support our local communities Honeymoon Romance A lovely villa set in a beautiful private garden for those looking for somewhere a little larger for a honeymoon or romantic getaway (we sleep up to 14 guests). We have a Wedding Planner on site & our speciality is intimate Weddings for small groups Not yet rated Wedding Venues We have a Wedding Planner on site & our speciality is intimate Weddings for small groups looking for a unique & truly memorable experience Disabled Friendly The villa is disabled friendly throughout with ramp access & double door width access to easily accommodate wheelchairs. The bathrooms have fitted handrails & all rooms are on ground floor level too Not yet rated Pet Friendly Please bring along your much loved family pets. They are very welcome! We have lots of safe enclosed areas for them in our gardens and there's easy access to wonderful walks. They'll be perfectly safe with us & have a wonderful holiday too! Not yet rated Relaxation A perfect place for guests to completely unwind & get back to nature in this naturally beautiful area. Many of our guests report that St Lucia has to be one of South Africa's "best kept secrets" Not yet rated Description A large luxury executive type, self catering villa with 6 air conditioned double bedrooms plus a double en suite granny flat sleeping up to 14. The complete villa is let in it's entirety to each booking. Fully equipped & serviced daily (weekends & public holiday's incl). Gorgeous spacious lounge, dining room and living areas. Covered parking garages & secure off road parking for up to 8 vehicles. Enclosed boathouse & fish cleaning areas. Completely walled & gated private tropical gardens with a sparkling pool & braai facilities. Full DSTV services. Comprehensive s... A large luxury executive type, self catering villa with 6 air conditioned double bedrooms plus a double en suite granny flat sleeping up to 14. The complete villa is let in it's entirety to each booking. Fully equipped & serviced daily (weekends & public holiday's incl). Gorgeous spacious lounge, dining room and living areas. Covered parking garages & secure off road parking for up to 8 vehicles. Enclosed boathouse & fish cleaning areas. Completely walled & gated private tropical gardens with a sparkling pool & braai facilities. Full DSTV services. Comprehensive security system. Wheelchair friendly. Child friendly. Pets welcome. A laundry service is available upon request. Staff accommodation can also be provided on the premises. We are also only one block away from the start of KZN Parks Board forest or walk down the to beach and estuary from the other side of the Establishment. All the St.Lucia beaches are only 1km away. Situated in the natural unspoilt beauty of St Lucia; a part of The iSimangaliso Wetland Park (previously known as The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park); a declared World Heritage Site. Beautiful forest, beach & estuarine walks & hiking on our doorstep. Wonderful game viewing, birding, fly & deep sea fishing, cycling, boat cruises plus seasonal whale watching & turtle tours. Lovely warm weather all year round too! Rates Guesthouse (1) Rates Include : Room\Unit Only There are 6 double bedrooms plus a separate double en suite granny flat. The home sleeps up to 14 in private. Each bedroom has it's own air conditioning unit, bar fridge, television with full DSTV & hairdryer. Some have garden views & some lead out to a private patio overlooking the pool. 4 bedrooms have queen sized beds & 3 have twin beds. 2 bedrooms plus the granny flat have en suite facilities, another 2 share a full bathroom with shower, bath with hand held shower & toilet & the remaining 2 share another full bathroom also with shower, bath with hand held shower & toilet. There's also a separate guest cloakroom. The complete villa is wheelchair friendly. Year Round 2008 (01 January 2008 to 31 December 2008) Unit from R2,800 to R3,200 Features in these Rooms/Units: Beds Queen, Single Beds TV MNet, SABC, DSTV (Satellite), Television, Satellite TV Views Pool, Garden Other Air-Conditioning, Heater, Balcony/patio, Self-catering, Radio, Bar Fridge, Safe, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer * Please note: Rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking Nearby Attractions and Landmarks Beach, forest & estuarine walks1.0 km Fly fishing2.0 km Deep sea fishing2.0 km Whale watching & turtle tours (seasonal)2.0 km Umfolozi Hluhluwe Game Reserve50.0 km Game viewing2.0 km Birding1.0 km Cape Vidal Marine Reserve35.0 km Boat cruises2.0 km Cultural village & Zulu dancing2.0 km