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St Lucia Twitcher's take note! TheIgwala Gwala Forest Trail was established by the honorary KZN officers many years ago.Igwala is the Zulu name for Purple Crested Turaco.The trail leads through coastal forest next to the estuary. It is a circular trail on flat ground. Birders should check the ground, mid-stratum and canopy. You can expect White-eared Barbet, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, Goldentailed Woodpecker, Scalythroated Honeyguide,Yellow breasted Apalis, Rudd's Apalis, Green Malkoha, Southern Boubou, Red-capped Robin-chat, Scrub Robin, Grey Waxbill, Green Twinspot and many more.The trail is about 1.5km and suitable for all ages and fitness levels, even for mothers with prams.Along with being a renowned birding spot, there are regular sightings of Red Duiker, Tree squirrels, the odd Bushbuck, Vervet Monkeys andhippos use the trail at night.The trial connects with a short path leading to the estuary where water birds can be seen.Need to know? The trail is open to all and no bookings required or fees payable. Should there be a problem KZN Ezemvelo must be contacted. Do watch out for the odd low hanging branch and berthing roots. Wear hats and proper shoes, also insect repellent.No bikes, motorcycles allowed and dogs must be on leashes to avoid being shot when they chase wild animals. This trail is part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
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Kosi Bay (78.3 km from Greater St Lucia Wetland Park) The guided slack packing trail at Kosi Bay offers terrain ranging from beach and mangrove forests, grasslands to mysterious waterways. Evenings are spent in comfort at various lodges so you don’t have to carry heavy packs.
Hiking in this spectacular wild paradise offers the chance of spotting humpback whales, dolphins, hippos, leatherback and loggerhead turtles, tiny Suni antelope; Pel’s fishing owls, palmnut vultures and numerous sub-tropical species of birds.
Hikes are tailored to suit each group and you can choose to walk for two or three days, over distances ranging from 8 km to 15 km a day. Find out more about guided hiking trails and other awesome activities when you make an enquiry at one of the Kosi Bay lodges – Maputaland Horse Safaris & Bush Camp, Amangwane Camp and Kosi Forest Lodge.
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Kosi Bay is in a malaria region. If you are planning to travel to iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Kosi Bay please consult your doctor or travel clinic for advice and refer to our article on malaria.
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St Lucia (88.5 km from Greater St Lucia Wetland Park) Twitcher's take note! TheIgwala Gwala Forest Trail was established by the honorary KZN officers many years ago.Igwala is the Zulu name for Purple Crested Turaco.The trail leads through coastal forest next to the estuary. It is a circular trail on flat ground. Birders should check the ground, mid-stratum and canopy. You can expect White-eared Barbet, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, Goldentailed Woodpecker, Scalythroated Honeyguide,Yellow breasted Apalis, Rudd's Apalis, Green Malkoha, Southern Boubou, Red-capped Robin-chat, Scrub Robin, Grey Waxbill, Green Twinspot and many more.The trail is about 1.5km and suitable for all ages and fitness levels, even for mothers with prams.Along with being a renowned birding spot, there are regular sightings of Red Duiker, Tree squirrels, the odd Bushbuck, Vervet Monkeys andhippos use the trail at night.The trial connects with a short path leading to the estuary where water birds can be seen.Need to know? The trail is open to all and no bookings required or fees payable. Should there be a problem KZN Ezemvelo must be contacted. Do watch out for the odd low hanging branch and berthing roots. Wear hats and proper shoes, also insect repellent.No bikes, motorcycles allowed and dogs must be on leashes to avoid being shot when they chase wild animals. This trail is part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
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Did you know? Greater St Lucia Wetland Park Hiking Trail is often misspelt. Here are some variations:
Saint Lucia Hiking Trail, GreaterStLuciaWetlandPark Hiking Trail, isimangalisowetlandpark Hiking Trail, iSimangaliso Wetland Park Hiking Trail, iSimangaliso Hiking Trail,