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GREATER ST LUCIA WETLAND PARK - CHARTER'S CREEK
* Please note that Charter`s Creek Camp is closed until further notice due to
the extreme and extended drought in Zululand Charters Creek on the Western shores of Lake St Lucia
is a firm favourite with anglers and birdwatchers who enjoy the old world simplicity and
peacefulness of the camp's lake side setting
Set on a bluff looking eastwards over the everchanging expanse of lake St Lucia, a
World Heritage Site, the camp is an ideal base for birdwatching and provides opportunities to view
terrestial forest birds as well as a variety of equatic birds, both fresh water and marine. NB:Due
to the presence of elephants on the western shores of Lake St Lucia the self guided trails are no
longer available to the public due to safety considerations.
Though swimming is not allowed in the lake because of crocodiles and hippos there is a swimming
pool in the camp and a screened area (lapa) where barbecue facilities are available.
Charters Creek is ideally situated in relation to other wildlife activities in the area and is
approximately an hours drive from the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park, Mkhuze and St Lucia Estuary.
Charters Creek offers basic conference facilities that can accommodate 30 delegates in surrounds
that relax the spirit and sharpen the mind.
To book phone the Camp Manager on 035 5509000 or fax on 035 550 9001
NB
Visitors intending to visit Charter`s Creek, Fani`s Island or False Bay should be aware of
the drought conditions that are currently being experienced in northern KwaZulu-Natal, particularly
over the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park.
There are no boat tours from Charter`s Creek and fishing or the launching of boats from any
of the three camps is not possible because of the low level of Lake St Lucia.
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