Totally hidden gem up in the north, close to international airport makes it a good destination for travelers interested in finding peace and quiet, thanks for visiting.
Oh wow Joan, we have not been up that way for a very long time, lovely post with amazing photos, brings back fond memories of holidays up there with our children! Your photos are wonderful!
Convenience of self-catering or going to a restaurant, having reserves right on your doorstep to visit, or walk the beaches it really has become one of my favourite places to visit @lizelle
Can you believe that I have never been there Lady Joan and I can kick myself as I worked on the towers that ended up at the allusaf smelters. Been to Richards Bay, Empangeni and St Lucia, but never to the wetlands. Maybe I should make a bucket list? Or a list of some sort?
This is indeed a great post and very well detailed.
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It is easy to understand why people miss it, it really is only once you stay in the area and familiarize yourself you become aware of this hidden gem. Well worthwhile hitting any nature lovers bucket list!
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Great photos, appreciate your effort in naming the species. When I take photos I can't even remember the name of the plants or animal.
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Oh you can go cycling in the region as well, they have so much to offer @pushpedal take notes on your phone at then end of each day to remember pertinent points LOL....
Problem is getting to the syndicate leaders, there is so much money involved. Only the small fry, poachers are caught, all should end up in jail to stop the trade worldwide.
Absolutely awesome post here Joan! I can see why you need more than week to explore this, the wildlife is typical Africa but that is in itself extraordinary! I'd definitely have to hike up to that tall dune, you know me, ever the hiker!
Thanks for taking us on a walk through this wonderful part of Africa!
There are some epic hikes in the region Nicky, one I would do (if I knew I could make it) is to the bat cave, timing walk has to be at low tide to reach these caves.
Dune hike from the village of St Lucia is approximately 11 km via the beach, when went along the beach the river mouth was open so could not cross with crocodiles and hippo in the region, heck throw in a shark as well who knows it may have been lurking beneath the waves LOL.
Ooo a bit of low tide danger thrown in to the mix, I know that feeling as well. I did a hike in New Zealand which required low tides but I'll get to that at a later blog.
11km isn't too bad but I guess there's a lot of hills and all the hungry wildlife you mentioned... It may be a run instead of a hike!
WOw what an amazing place both beach and the wildlife all int he one area, your shots showcase what an amazing place it is
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Totally hidden gem up in the north, close to international airport makes it a good destination for travelers interested in finding peace and quiet, thanks for visiting.
It does seem such an amazing place and well worth visiting
Astonishing landscapes and variety. That's a really unique geography and climate, looks very lush.
Lush along the coastline, go inland a couple of kilometers and it is dry savannah (veld), thanks for visiting.
Oh wow Joan, we have not been up that way for a very long time, lovely post with amazing photos, brings back fond memories of holidays up there with our children! Your photos are wonderful!
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Convenience of self-catering or going to a restaurant, having reserves right on your doorstep to visit, or walk the beaches it really has become one of my favourite places to visit @lizelle
Can you believe that I have never been there Lady Joan and I can kick myself as I worked on the towers that ended up at the allusaf smelters. Been to Richards Bay, Empangeni and St Lucia, but never to the wetlands. Maybe I should make a bucket list? Or a list of some sort?
This is indeed a great post and very well detailed.
Blessings!
It is easy to understand why people miss it, it really is only once you stay in the area and familiarize yourself you become aware of this hidden gem. Well worthwhile hitting any nature lovers bucket list!
True and besides, I was working every day, so there wasn't any time to run around. Will have to wait and see what the future holds!
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Great photos, appreciate your effort in naming the species. When I take photos I can't even remember the name of the plants or animal.
(Sorry I had no idea my phone didn't complete the comment)
Oh you can go cycling in the region as well, they have so much to offer @pushpedal take notes on your phone at then end of each day to remember pertinent points LOL....
Thanks Joan for sharing all those amazing photos of animals.
It infuriates me that humans would disfigure or kill an animal for a horn or tusk. Those kind of people should be deal With severely by law.
Problem is getting to the syndicate leaders, there is so much money involved. Only the small fry, poachers are caught, all should end up in jail to stop the trade worldwide.
Amazing animals
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Absolutely awesome post here Joan! I can see why you need more than week to explore this, the wildlife is typical Africa but that is in itself extraordinary! I'd definitely have to hike up to that tall dune, you know me, ever the hiker!
Thanks for taking us on a walk through this wonderful part of Africa!
There are some epic hikes in the region Nicky, one I would do (if I knew I could make it) is to the bat cave, timing walk has to be at low tide to reach these caves.
Dune hike from the village of St Lucia is approximately 11 km via the beach, when went along the beach the river mouth was open so could not cross with crocodiles and hippo in the region, heck throw in a shark as well who knows it may have been lurking beneath the waves LOL.
Ooo a bit of low tide danger thrown in to the mix, I know that feeling as well. I did a hike in New Zealand which required low tides but I'll get to that at a later blog.
11km isn't too bad but I guess there's a lot of hills and all the hungry wildlife you mentioned... It may be a run instead of a hike!
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Hopefully only the low tide to contend with, never done the hike but it sure sounds good.
Wildlife is the least of ones worries, easier than dodging drivers on the roads.