The Elephant Coast, a special slice of Africa, includes the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This region, encompassing Big Five game reserves, is home to St. Lucia, the gateway to the park.

St. Lucia enjoys over 300 sunny days a year, with the Indian Ocean remaining warm year-round. Winter here often rivals a good summer in northern Europe.

From the privacy of African Ambience Guest House, you can witness the sight and cry of the majestic African Fish Eagle, a common daily occurrence.

The iSimagaliso Wetland Park features diverse habitats, including lakes, islands, estuaries, grasslands, forests, wetlands, mangroves, and vegetated dunes, along with stunning beaches and coral reefs.

The park protects five interconnected ecosystems:

• Marine Ecosystem: Coral reefs and rocky and sandy beaches
• Eastern Shores: Barrier between lake and sea
• Mkuze Swamps: Pans and papyrus
• Lake St. Lucia: Africa's largest estuary
• Western Shores: An ancient marine shoreline