Elephant Lake Hotel in St Lucia, KwaZulu Natal is located on the magnificent shores of the St Lucia Estuary in South Africa, surrounded by iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
St Lucia is an easily accessible self-drive destination in South Africa, located just 2.5 hours drive from Durban via the N2. The town of St Lucia has one main street lined with restaurants, shops and a local market with crafts and souvenirs.
The St Lucia Estuary has been recognized by UNESCO for its diverse wildlife and biodiversity. Home to more than 800 hippopotami and an estimated 1200 Nile crocodiles, this area has also been proclaimed as a natural world heritage site.
The Elephant Lake Hotel is 50 kilometres from the Nyalazi Gate in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa. Big 5 wildlife safaris will get you close up to magnificent beasts and other African wildlife.
A grand garden welcomes Elephant Lake Hotel guests with 50 species of flora and a natural walkway from the estuary. This hotel in St Lucia is one of the rare places where you can see a celebrity hippo walk through the grounds. Marvel at the spectacular sunsets from a viewing deck with a sundowner drink.
GPS Coordinates
28°22'26.7"S
32°24'41.5"E
