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Saturday, March 5, 2011

Elephant Coast of South Africa

Embark on a road trip hit the N2 North of Durban and swing through the rolling cane fields of Zululand until you cross the iMfolozi river. You have crossed over into the most diverse and dynamic life style in the World. From Industries in Mtubatuba to buzzing shoppers in Hluhluwe and the World Famous Wetlands on the East coast of Africa. The tall vegetated sand dunes constructed over 25 000 years of natural sculpturing with a dwell angle no man can mach.

Once vegetation looses its grip on these sandy slopes the wither rain soon starts a slide. Rapidly washing the dune into the low lying Wetlands. Casting dry spell over the region for years to come because the cloud forming moist ocean air passes right over until it diffuses against the mountains of the dragon (Drakens Berg).

The Elephant Coast offers many activities to do. From cycling, horse back riding, diving to Hippo and Croc Tours.

Hlhuhluwe/iMfolozi Game Reserve
At the foothills of the majestic almost mountain range lies the valleys teeming with wildlife. As you turn left you entered the ancestral hunting grounds of great Zulu Kings, of whom Shaka was the most famous. Proclaimed in the wake of over utilization trying to buy respect back from a culture that had not only endeavor the senseless slaughter of many wildlife species but the needless destruction of the most sacred animal totem, The Zebra.

Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park
Embraced by four other eco systems the wetlands is the most important yet all five will function together none with out the other. Untouched natural habitats for centuries that past and a safe haven to many migrating and resident species. Void of hard habitat destruction this is not a venue for five star tourism, but clearly a destination for the wild at heart. This is not a man made biosphere. This is an ancient functioning Eco System divided by five. Eastern Shores, Western Shores, Estuary, Lake and Marine Reserve.

Do not miss this destination on your next Safari ...


For A five day Iternary with various price options please Call: 081 342 7371 or
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By Petrus Viviers 

  

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