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St. Lucia is a charming small town in South Africa’s province of KwaZulu-Natal, which serves mainly as a gateway for the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park. This beautiful wetland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visitors can take a safari to see some of the animals who call the area home, most notably the hippopotamus. In fact, hippos have very nearly taken over St. Lucia, and it’s not uncommon to see them in and around town, crossing streets, taking over swimming pools, and stopping traffic. Visitors should note, however, that hippos are incredibly dangerous animals and although the ones in St. Lucia are more accustomed to humans than most, they are not to be approached.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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