At Elephant Lake Hotel you can explore miles of pristine white sandy beaches with turquoise water, exceptional snorkelling, fishing and boating. Wildlife safaris and hippo, crocodile and turtle hatching tours are all popular pastimes.
Isimangaliso Wetland Park is one of the few places in the world where you can witness one of Africa's most stunning coastlines that features diverse landscapes, pristine lagoons and an abundance of wildlife.
Enjoy a leisurely cruise through the St Lucia Estuary in iSimangaliso Wetland Park while keeping an eye out for crocodiles and hippos, as well as possible sightings of eagles, vultures, African broadbills and many other bird species.
Explore Cape Vidal Coast
Cape Vidal is just a 20-minute drive away and famous for its turtle nesting sites, where you can take a guided tour to see the baby turtles hatching, one of the most moving nature experiences you'll ever have. Do not miss this remarkable natural phenomenon.
Cape Vidal is located on the stunning Zululand coast and its beaches and off-shore areas fall within St Lucia Marine Reserve, where humpback whales and loggerhead and leatherback sea turtles visit seasonally. On a sea safari you can also spot huge whale sharks, sailfish, marlin and dolphins. Deep-sea fishing trips are also available for those who want to brag they caught a fish theeees big!
If you visit Cape Vidal at low tide, you will experience an amazing snorkelling spot in which a rocky reef runs out from the headland. Come experience this underwater paradise with friendly fish along with an inspiring shipwreck. The remnants of the Dorothea wreck is a favourite amongst treasure hunters as the ship was rumoured to have Kruger Rand on board when it sank.
Wildlife Safaris in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Come to Elephant Lake Hotel for a full African safari experience. Guides have many years of experience and are ready to share their knowledge with you on safari game drives in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park - the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa.
Its rich plant life, grasslands, and forests support a wide variety of animals including the Big Five plus Cheetah, Wild Dogs, Hyena, Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala and Warthogs. Your little ones would love to see Timon and Pumbaa in real life!
Nearby Attractions
- Ingwe Beach - 1.6km
- Estuary Beach - 1.6km
- St. Lucia Beach - 2.3km
- St Lucia Crocodile Centre - 2km
- Veyane Cultural Village 6km
- Monzi Golf Club 16km
- Mfabeni Mission Rocks 29km
