Our first foray into the nature reserves of KwaZuluNatal was to St Lucia and the iSimangaliso Park. Specifically we took a "water safari" on the estuary side of Lake St Lucia.
The water level is apparently at its lowest for 55 years, which means that the wildlife is more concentrated than normal.
The major fauna comprises Nile crocodiles and hippotamus - both of which are present in abundance. As it is a wetland area, there is also bird life.
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| Family group |
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| A large "bloat" or "pod" |
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| Walking on the bottom |
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| Off to look for fresh water and food |
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| Waterbuck |
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| Nile crocodile |
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| Goliath heron |
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