There are a number of KZN Wildlife protected areas that provide ideal cycling opportunities and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park is one of them. It is a world heritage site and consists of 250 000 hectares of lakes, islands and estuaries. It is a Wetland of International Importance, home to the Nile crocodile, 800 hippos and an outstanding diversity of ecosystems, birds and wildlife.
Configuration: Various options from 15 to 25km
Trailhead: St Lucia Estuary
General Information: Sand tracks, trails, gravel roads and tarmac. Suitable for children and novice riders. Riding is good all year round, though summer is very hot and humid .
There are a number of KZN Wildlife protected areas that provide ideal cycling opportunities and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park is one of them. It is a world heritage site and consists of 250 000 hectares of lakes, islands and estuaries. It is a Wetland of International Importance, home to the Nile crocodile, 800 hippos and an outstanding diversity of ecosystems, birds and wildlife.
The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park provides opportunities for mountain biking at False Bay and in the St Lucia Estuary. These rides are all rated green and vary in length from 15 to 25 kilometres on sand tracks, trails, gravel roads and tar. Due to the introduction of elephants to the western shores of Lake St Lucia, you can no longer ride mountain bikes on the trails around Charter’s Creek or Fani’s Island. It is also recommended not to deviate from the designated areas or to ride alone.
The St Lucia Estuary is the gateway to the eastern shores of Lake St Lucia. The region contains the highest vegetated dunes in the world, extensive and diverse wetland systems, as well as coastal grasslands. However, remember that swimming in the lake is prohibited due the presence of crocodiles.
GRADING:
Moderate
DURATION:
Various
CONFIGURATION :
Various
START POINT:
St Lucia Wetland Park
TERRAIN:
Sand tracks, trails, gravel roads and tar.
MAP:
Ask at reception
CELL RECEPTION:
xxx
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Gate times:Winter (April to September) 06:00 to 18:00. Summer (October to March) 05:00 to 19:00
FACILITIES:
Activities and accommodation at beach destinations including chalets, log cabins, bush camps, caravan and campsites.
BEWARE OF:
Do not deviate from designated areas or ride alone. Due to the introduction of elephants to the western shores of Lake St Lucia the public can no longer ride mountain bikes on the trails around Charter’s Creek or Fanie’s Island
HOW TO GET THERE
St Lucia Estuary is situated on the Zululand coast, 273 km north of Durban. Turn-off the N2 at Mtubatuba, 47 km north of Empangeni and St Lucia Estuary is 25 km east of Mtubatuba.
Contact Details
- Phone: 035-590-1340
- Website: www.kznwildlife.com
