Activities
Cultural
Tours can be arranged to local Zulu Villages which have been set up to educate and inform tourists about traditional Zulu life. There are two villages from which the visitor can choose - both are a short drive from St Lucia. They can only be visited if accompanied by a guide.
The Khula village is a contemporary village - more a township, providing insight into how the local Zulu people live today.
The Veyane village is a true cultural experience - the tour takes the visitor into the heart of a real working Zulu community where age-old tradition meets contemporary Zulu society.
Ilala Weavers near Hluhluwe make large beautiful woven baskets in the traditional Zulu style.
Outdoors
There are numerous walks within easy commute or walking distance from the Guesthouse. These vary from gentle to fairly strenuous and include pristine beach walks and dune forest hiking.
St. Lucia and the coastal area in particular is a birding paradise, with over 450 species identified. The area also has 29 Red Data listed birds.
Boat trips and sundown cruises on the lake can be arranged. On these trips you will be introduced to the white and black mangrove ecosystems unique to this area, as well as animal and birdlife that inhabit this wetland.
You can visit the crocodile farm on your own or join a guided tour. On certain days you can even watch them feed the crocs.
There are also many beautiful warm beaches nearby, the best of which is the unspoilt beach of Cape Vidal - situated within the Eastern Shores Game Reserve. Cape Vidal offers safe warm Indian Ocean swimming and snorkelling on a natural reef within a calm bay.
Guided safaris in a specially modified vehicle suited for game watching can be arranged in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, where the Big Five can be seen. Guests will be collected at the B&B. The game reserve is within 50km of the B&B.
Adventure
Deep-sea fishing charters can be arranged on your behalf. A wide variety of fish can be caught on these trips, including game fish such as sailfish and marlin. There are also fly fishing opportunities from the beach .
Kayaking tours with experienced guides on Lake St.Lucia allow visitors to get up close to an array of water birds, hippos and crocodiles.
Some of the best whale watching along the South African coast can be found in these waters from July to November. Tours can be arranged, and booking is essential to secure your place for an unforgettable experience.
Turtle-nesting tours are available with a qualified guide. (December to February only).
Scenic horseback rides in the wetland park or along the beach are available. Watching game on horseback is definitely a novel experience.
Sport
Two golf courses are within easy commute. The Umfolozi golf course is 55km away at the Umfolozi Country Club. Other facilities at the club include tennis and squash courts. The second golf course is the Monzi golf course, 16km from St Lucia. Both courses are 9 hole courses with two tee off positions, thus making them 18 hole courses.
There is a Bowling club should any guests be interested in lawn bowls. It is on Pelikaan Street, 500 metres from the guest house.
Services we offer
We want our guests to have an enjoyable and memorable stay when they visit us and we try to help them with anything they may need.
Wi-Fi facilities are available in the common area for those wishing to connect to the outside world.
We also supply guests with swimming and beach towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, snorkelling equipment (snorkels and goggles), and cooler bags should you be taking a picnic with you for the day.
All guests receive a detailed introduction to St Lucia and its surrounds and places of interest. Maps and information leaflets of the area are available from us. Should guests leave early because they are heading out to the game reserves we can supply a picnic basket in lieu of breakfast.
We do bookings for any of the above activities on your behalf. We can also assist in route planning and further bookings for your onward journey.
