KWAZULU NATAL
NATUREiSimangaliso Wetland Park
Africa's last great wilderness coast
Miracle and Wonder in isiZulu — and iSimangaliso earns every syllable. South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site protects a 280km coastline that contains three major lake systems, coral reefs, hippos and crocodiles sharing water with swimmers, nesting leatherback and loggerhead turtles, and the greatest diversity of habitat in any single protected area in Africa. Humpback and southern right whales breach offshore from July to November.
Practical Info
- Entry fee:
- R264 adults / R132 children per day
- Hours:
- Daily, opening hours vary by section
- Getting there:
- Fly to Richards Bay (RCB), 2-hour drive. Or Durban, 3-hour drive.
- Tip:
- Stay in St Lucia town for a central base. Night turtle tours (November to March) require advance booking and are extraordinary.
📷On the Ground
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