LEOPARD CORNER LODGE **** ST LUCIA ESTUARY - KZN, SOUTH AFRICA
Our Lodge is named after a young male leopard who lived in the forest/greenbelt area adjacent to our Lodge. Leopard Corner Lodge is a luxury 4 Star Guest House with 9 en-suite bedrooms that can accommodate up to 26 guests. All of the Guest Rooms at Leopard Corner Lodge are named after the prey of the majestic predator, the Leopard. From small antelope, like the Duiker, to huge trophy buck like the Eland & Koedoe, Leopard Corner’s Room names cover the entire spectrum of possible “leopard food”.
Leopard Corner Lodge is the sister Lodge of Leopard Tree Lodge (a self-catering lodge, down the street from Leopard Corner Lodge) and has the perfect location in our beautiful town of St Lucia, away from the hustle and bustle of the town.
Our Lodge is not surrounded by 4 concrete walls, which allows our guests to enjoy a view of the forest and experience the wildlife St Lucia has to offer. Since located on the edge of the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia (not enclosed by 4 walls around us), our guests have the advantage of seeing hippos passing the Lodge at nighttime, a few meters away from the Lodge, busy grazing in the forest adjacent to our Lodge. Other animals to view from the Lodge are various species of birds, monkeys, different species of antelope, warthog, bushpig and the occasional leopard and hyena. When the cycads are in bloom, it is common to see the many species of birds that come to feed on the variety of red seeds produced by our Cycads in the garden. St Lucia has the largest number of different bird species found together, in one place, out of the entire continent of Africa.
Upon arrival at Leopard Corner Lodge, our guests are welcomed and provided with a map of St Lucia, the town, and the nearby iSimangaliso Wetland Park, showing both the Eastern Shores and the Western Shores Game Reserves. Free secure and open parking is available at the Lodge but limited to 1 vehicle per room. Leopard Corner Lodge is wheelchair friendly and 4 of our rooms are 100% wheelchair accessible.
Each of the rooms has its own cooler box for guests to use. We recommend packing it full of refreshments for a picnic lunch when visiting the Wetland Park.
Our Lodge has a communal braai (gas braai only)/social area, located at the pool area, for the exclusive use by our guests only. Each of our rooms is fitted with high quality hospitality range mattresses. Our lodge has back-up power supply in case of power failures/load shedding. We are equipped with a 54Kva silent diesel generator, as well as solar power/energy system. Our Lodge is one of very few accommodation establishments in St Lucia that is located on the edge of the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia and is within walking distance away from the beaches and the town. Situated in the street closest to the beach, away from the hustle & bustle of the town, our guests will enjoy a calm and relaxing stay with us. There are many different tours and activities that can be enjoyed in and around St Lucia. All of these, including game drives to 3 game reserves surrounding or close to St Lucia (Eastern Shores, Western Shores and Hluhluwe game reserves), Ocean Explore & Fishing Adventure, turtle breeding tours, snorkeling tours at Cape Vidal, boat cruises on the Estuary, deep sea fishing excursions, horse riding, hiking, birding etc, can ALL be arranged and booked from Leopard Corner’s reception office.
Four of our rooms are Garden View Rooms with undercover wooden deck patios. Three rooms open onto a shared big wooden deck balcony overlooking the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia. Two of our rooms have enclosed private undercover wooden deck balconies/patios. Four of our rooms have wheelchair friendly bathrooms and the whole guest house is wheelchair accessible.
Full Continental and English (cold & hot) breakfast is served each morning outside on the main deck between 07:30 and 09:00.
The deck overlooks the swimming pool, the forest and the beautiful tropical cycad and succulent garden.
In Room Facilities:
All rooms include an air-conditioner, ceiling fan, tea and coffee trays, chocolates & rusks, bottled water, bar fridge, TV with M Net & DStv, Free Wifi, an electronic safe, a hair-dryer, a hair straightener, a cooler box, en-suite bathroom, bathroom amenities and free parking. Each room has a dining/seating area on the patio/balcony.
Establishment Facilities:
FREE Wi-Fi & Internet Connection, free daily cleaning services, swimming pool, sun loungers, sun umbrella, braai facilities, free parking area (1 vehicle per room), silent diesel generator, solar power/energy, borehole.
10% Discount - 1 Nights Minimum Stay - 16/10/2024 to 31/12/20252021
St Lucia is the gateway to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park area which has been a World Heritage Site (the first in South Africa) since 1999. With many beautiful and scenic vistas, beaches, and the largest estuarine system in Africa, we rival the rest of Africa for beauty and wonder!
* Night Drives in the Easter & Western Shores Game Reserves. * 4 x 4 Safari Activities. * Ocean Explore Adventure. * Turtle Tours (seasonal). * Horse trails. * Hiking. * Bird Watching with 526 species to be found in the St. Lucia Wetland’s Park. * Deep-Sea Fishing. * Diving at Sodwana Bay. * Zulu Cultural Tours.
Visit our Lodge’s website at www.leopardcorner.co.za to view the many activities St Lucia has to offer.
Please bring your own swimming/beach towels as the Lodge’s bathroom towels are not allowed to be removed from the apartments.
St Lucia is not a malaria area.
Please bring insect repellent for the mosquitos.
Blesbok is decorated with several unique pieces of art by Elzabe Booysen (Something Elz Art). Blesbok has two bedrooms. The main bedroom is equipped with two side-by-side Single Beds that can easily be converted into a King Size bed upon request. The 2nd bedroom is equipped with a Single Bed. This unit has enough space to stand a further camping cot for growing families.Springbok’s beds are perfect for traveling trios, be it parents with a child/teenager or a triplet of journeying friends.This room has a shower only. The room has it’s own private undercover patio/seating area with a view of the garden.
Bosbok is a Deluxe Twin/King Garden View Room with Patio & Spa Bath. The Twin Single beds (side-by-side) can easily be converted into a King Size bed upon request. The bathroom was designed with couples in mind & the bathroom has his-and-her basins, a spa-bath, and a large glass shower. This room & Rooibok room share an undercover wooden deck patio/seating area with a view of the garden, making it ideal for friends or families to book these two rooms together.
Duiker is a Deluxe Twin/King Forest View Room with Balcony. The two Single Beds side-by-side can easily be converted into a King Size bed upon request. Guests staying in this room frequently see hippos below the balcony, a few meters away, busy grazing at night-time.Other animals to view from the balcony are various species of birds, monkeys, different species of antelope, warthog, bushpig and the occasional leopard and hyena. Duiker affords you the perfect wildlife experience. Inspired by a wet-room, Duiker’s bathroom has a wheelchair accessible shower and the needed handrails to make this room 100% wheelchair friendly. The shower head is on a flexible pipe and can be lowered or used independently from its mounting. This room shares a big wooden deck undercover balcony/seating area with Waterbok & Eland rooms, overlooking the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia.
Eland is decorated with several unique pieces of art by the late Nicholas Prinsloo. Eland is a Deluxe Family Forest View Room with Balcony. Eland is equipped with an Extra Length Queen Size Bed and a Bunk Bed. A 3rd adult can sleep on the bottom of the Bunk Bed or 2 kids under the ages of 12 can share the Bunk Bed. Guests staying in this room frequently see hippos below the balcony, a few meters away, busy grazing at night-time. Other animals to view from the balcony are various species of birds, monkeys, different species of antelope, warthog, bushpig and the occasional leopard and hyena. Eland affords you the perfect wildlife experience. Inspired by a wet-room, Eland’s bathroom has a wheelchair accessible shower and the needed handrails to make this room 100% wheelchair friendly. The shower head is on a flexible pipe and can be lowered or used independently from its mounting. This room shares a big wooden deck undercover balcony/seating area with Duiker & Waterbok, overlooking the forest/greenbelt ar
Koedoe is decorated with several unique pieces of art by Elzabe Booysen (Something Elz Art). Koedoe is a Deluxe Family Suite with a Private Patio. Koedoe has a queen bed in the main bedroom and a bunk bed in the lounge area. A 3rd adult can sleep on the bottom of the bunk bed or 2 kids under the ages of 12 can share the bunk bed. Inspired by a wet-room, Koedoe’s bathroom has a wheelchair accessible shower and the needed handrails to make this room 100% wheelchair friendly. The shower head is on a flexible pipe and can be lowered or used independently from its mounting. This room has its own private enclosed undercover wooden deck patio/seating area with no view. This room is also equipped with a fully equipped kitchen.
Nyala is decorated with several unique pieces of art by Elzabe Booysen (Something Elz Art). Nyala is a Queen Private Room with Private Patio. This room is private as it is separated from the other rooms in the Guest House and has its own private enclosed undercover wooden deck patio/seating area, with no view. The entrance to this room is separated from the other rooms in the Lodge.
Rooibok is a Deluxe Twin/King Garden View Room with Patio & Spa Bath. The Twin Single beds (side-by-side) can easily be converted into a King Size bed upon request. It also has a Sleeper Couch that can sleep 2 children under the ages of 12 sharing. The bathroom was designed with couples in mind & the bathroom has his-and-her basins, a spa-bath and a large glass shower. The room has an undercover wooden deck patio/seating area with a view of the garden and is shared with the room next door (Bosbok), making it ideal for friends or families to book these two rooms together.
Springbok is a Deluxe Queen Garden View Room with Patio & Spa Bath. Springbok is equipped with a Queen Size Bed (Extra Length) and a Single Bed. The bathroom was designed with couples in mind & the bathroom has his-and-her basins, a spa-bath and a large glass shower. The room has its own private undercover wooden deck patio/seating area with a view of the garden.
Waterbok is decorated with several unique pieces of art by Elzabe Booysen (Something Elz Art). Waterbok is a Deluxe Twin/King Forest View Room with Balcony. The two Single Beds side-by-side can easily be converted into a King Size bed upon request. Guests staying in this room frequently see hippos below the balcony, a few meters away, busy grazing at night-time. Other animals to view from the balcony are various species of birds, monkeys, different species of antelope, warthog, bushpig and the occasional leopard and hyena.Waterbok affords you the perfect wildlife experience. Inspired by a wet-room, Waterbok’s bathroom has a wheelchair accessible shower and the needed handrails to make this room 100% wheelchair friendly. The shower head is on a flexible pipe and can be lowered or used independently from its mounting. This room shares a big wooden deck undercover balcony/seating area with Duiker & Eland rooms, overlooking the forest/greenbelt area surrounding St Lucia.
The Guests can cancel free of charge until 21 days before arrival.
The Guest will be charged the total price of the reservation if they cancel within 21 days before arrival.
If the Guest does not show up, they will be charged the total price of the reservation.
The Guest will be charged a 50% prepayment of the total price after reservation at any time.
The Guest will be charged a 100% prepayment of the total price for 1 night stays.
Please note that a 5% admin fee will be charged pertaining to any cancelation refunds to be made. This fee is to cover for the bank transaction costs the Lodge incurs when processing and refunding card payments via card machines.
From Johannesburg/Pretoria:
The safest way, nowadays, to travel to our lodge, from Johannesburg/Pretoria, is to take the N3 towards Durban. When approaching Durban, turn North onto the N2 towards St Lucia. Continue North on the N2 past Umhlanga, Balito, King Shaka airport & Richards Bay, Take the turn-off on your left towards Mtubatuba and St Lucia (R618). When in Mtubatuba, follow the R618 towards St Lucia (St Lucia is located approximately 27km East of Mtubatuba). When you arrive in the greater St Lucia Wetland Park: Pass over the bridge. Follow the road till you reach the traffic circle. Turn left in McKenzie Street (this is the main street of St Lucia) - then immediately turn right into Beach Road. Follow this road till you reach the second turn off on your right, turn right into Kingfisher Road. The first road on your left will be Garrick Road. Turn left into Garrick Road and follow this road. This road leads into Sandpiper Street. We are situated at number 7 Sandpiper Street. PLEASE HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY ON YOUR WAY TO OUR LODGE.
Children welcome and can be accommodated in rooms where children catered for.
