Crafters Lodge
Lodge · KwaZulu-Natal Bush & Coast, South Africa
Crafters Lodge
Crafters Lodge is a hotel near iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
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Crafters Lodge in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Spa
Spa, Bar, Library
Nearest Airport
Sodwana Airstrip
Nearest International Airport
King Mswati III International Airport
2,399
Total Species
41
Mammals
238
Birds
Most Observed Species
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 27.6° | 27.8° | 27.2° | 25.8° | 24.5° | 22.7° | 22.7° | 23.2° | 24° | 24.5° | 26.2° | 27.4° |
| Low | 22.3° | 22.6° | 21.8° | 20° | 18° | 15.8° | 15.3° | 16.2° | 17.6° | 18.9° | 20.6° | 22.1° |
| Rain | 117 | 173 | 114 | 113 | 56 | 60 | 22 | 31 | 55 | 83 | 75 | 115 |
| Humidity | 80% | 82% | 80% | 81% | 80% | 77% | 73% | 75% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 81% |
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
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Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
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Ithala Game Reserve
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Mkuze Falls Private Game Reserve
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Tembe Elephant Park
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uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park
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Health & Travel Info
Important health and safety information for South Africa