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Discover the magical quality of wetlands and ancient sand forests on the western shores of the greater St Lucia Wetland Park - one of the worlds most remarkable estuaries, at Sand Forest Lodge. The lodge is situated on a game fenced nature reserve, just 10 minutes drive from the village of Hluhluwe and 20 minutes from the oldest Game Reserve in Africa - Hluhluwe/Umfolozi. Accommodation comprises a number of comfortable one and two bed roomed cottages, tastefully decorated in Elegant Afro Colonial style. The en-suite bedrooms are equipped with air-conditioning, mosquito nets, ceiling fans and are serviced daily. In addition, each cottage has a kitchennet with a fridge and private verandah with braai facilities. Facilities include:Â swimming pooland Sand Forest bird and tree trail. A number of unique attractions invite exploration from Sand Forest Lodge i.e: Witness the last remaining free roaming elephant herds of South Africa, Drift across the largest fresh water lake is Southern Africa, Encounter the largest population of white and black rhino in the world, Cruise the hippo and crocodile infested waters, Discover whale watching, turtle breeding, deep sea game fishing, diving and snorkeling. Experience horse riding through indigenous coastal forest on the lake-shore. Climate: Hot summer months are November - February with temperatures reaching 35-40 degrees during the day with high humidity, sunrise at 5:30am, sunset at 7:00pm, evening temperatures drop to about 20 degrees. Winter temperatures are mild 20-25 degrees during the day, and drop to about 15 degrees at night. Sunrise 6:30am and sunset 5:30pm Best times to visit for overall temperature comfort: April - October.
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