Stephane A. Gustin

Greater St Lucia Holidays

This 275,000 hectare park, one of the Unesco world heritage sites, stretches the length of the coast, from the Mapelane reserve to Sodwana Bay, in the region just above Durban.

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Nature, Adventure & Sport
River
Unesco World Heritage

Greater St Lucia: How to get there?

2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Durban

Greater St Lucia: See when to go?

The climate remains agreeable all year round

Greater St Lucia: For how long?

2 to 3 days

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Greater St Lucia: What to see nearby?

Zebras about to cross the road, Kruger Park, South Africa

What our travellers think of their stay

Camille Griffoulieres

Travel writer

This 275,000 hectare park, one of the Unesco world heritage sites, stretches the length of the coast, from the Mapelane reserve to Sodwana Bay, in the region just above Durban.

My suggestion

Visit here if you're keen to see crocodiles and hippopotami, as the region is full of them, the landscape is magnificent and it's easy to access.

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