Ismangaliso Wetland Park
Close to the ground.
Western Shores
off N2 between Mtubatuba and Hluhluwe
adults R20, child R15
S 28 12.110 E 032 24.927
Western Shores including Fani's Island and Charters Creek were closed at the time of research due to severe drought and necessary renovations. Efforts are underway to address the water shortages and make improvements, and we hope that these gems will be reopened sometime in 2011. The Western Shores of Lake St Lucia have excellent angling and bird watching and are home to elephant, buffalo and rhino. Charters Creek camp is situated on a cliff edge with dramatic, panoramic views across the lake, excellent for viewing the resident flamingos, pelicans, hippos and crocodiles. Call the iSimangaliso Wetland Authority for updated information.
To get there turn off the N2 (S 28 15.022 E 032 17.139) 20 km north of Mtubatuba or 32 km south of Hluhluwe and head east toward Charters Creek. Continue to follow the signs along the tar road for 13 km and then another 5 km on gravel road to get to the Charters Creek Camp.
