Off the tranquil shores of St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal, lies a story of war, escape, and survival that forever shaped the local landscape, both physically and historically. The tale of the SS Timavo, an Italian passenger liner that ran aground during World War II, is one of the most fascinating maritime episodes in South Africa’s coastal history.
Elephant jewellry
One of #iSimangaliso's bull elephants on the #WesternShores section was fitted with a satellite collar today by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife's Game Capture Unit. This will enable us to track the group's movements and better inform management decisions, for the benefit and safety of the animals as well as Park visitors. Photos by EKZNW Game Capture Officer Jed Bird. #MeetSouthAfrica #LoveSouthAfrica
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Imagine a place where hippos roam the streets after dark, flamingos dance across mirrored waters, and every sunrise feels like a personal gift from nature. Welcome to Lake St Lucia — the shimmering heart of South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. This is not just a destination; it’s a wild, living, breathing masterpiece tucked along KwaZulu-Natal’s lush coast.
Tucked away in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, just a scenic drive from the coastal town of St Lucia, lies one of Africa’s most enchanting wildlife reserves: Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park. It’s a place where the ancient rhythm of the African bush still beats strong, where the Big Five roam free, and where the wild whispers stories of conservation, survival, and raw natural beauty.
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