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Our Why

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park was listed as South Africa’s first World Heritage Site in December 1999 in recognition of its superlative natural beauty and unique global values.

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Your place of Miracle And Wonder

Awaits Explore

iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a huge protected area along the coast of South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal Province. The park's centrepiece is the vast Lake St. Lucia, home to large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, pelicans and flamingos.

Deep Sea Fishing Warm currents and deep ocean trenches make the waters off the iSimangaliso coast ideal for game fishing

Estuary Boat Cruises See hippo and crocodiles in their natural habitat from the comfort of a custom-built passenger ferry.

Game Drives Licensed operators offer guided tours across all sections of the Park. See the Big 5 and much more.

Guided Walks Explore the Park's splendour at your own pace under the guidance of an experienced ranger.

Horse Riding Take a tour of iSimangaliso's unspoiled beaches or explore its game reserve on horseback.

Scuba Diving Discover the underwater wonders of the Indian Ocean with world-class diving opportunities.

Turtle Watching Witness the magical nesting process of loggerhead and leatherback turtles during season.

Bird Watching Over 500 bird species call iSimangaliso home, including rare and endemic species.

Cultural Tours Learn about the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the local Zulu communities.

Kayak Adventures Paddle through pristine estuaries and coastal waters for an intimate nature experience.

Places

Discover Our 10 Jewels

iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a huge protected area along the coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province. The park’s centrepiece is the vast Lake St. Lucia, home to large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, pelicans and flamingos.

Western Shores & Charters Creek

The Western Shores and Charters Creek section forms one of the most spectacular wildlife areas withi...

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False Bay

Ancient Fossils The area holds fossil beds and seashells that tell the story of oceans that once co...

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uMkhuze

With more than 420 bird species, uMkhuze is one of South Africa’s premier destinations for bird lo...

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Lake St Lucia

Lake St Lucia owns a sense of place like no other – one of the most abundant, naturally-endowed an...

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Kosi Bay

Kosi Bay, at the far northern tip of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and bordering Mozambique, is one of t...

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Coastal Forest

Remote and untouched, the Coastal Forest Reserve offers one of the most unique wilderness experience...

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Eastern Shores & Cape Vidal

The Eastern Shores of iSimangaliso offers one of the rarest safari experiences on earth, where bush,...

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Lake Sibaya

Lake Sibaya is home to KwaZulu-Natal’s second largest population of hippo and crocodiles. It is an...

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Sodwana Bay is one of the crown jewels o...

Dolphins, Whales, and the Ocean Giants of iSimangaliso - Pods of bottlenose dolphins are a regular delight, seen cruising the coastline throughout the year. Between June and November, southern right and humpback whales migrate past Sodwana Bay, breaching and playing in the warm waters as they travel to breed and calve.

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Sodwana Bay

Sodwana Bay is one of the crown jewels of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and is internationally acclaimed...

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Weather Information

Weather Forecast:
Plan Your Visit

ST LUCIA

WEATHER

Overcast Clouds

24°C

MANGUZI

WEATHER

Overcast Clouds

23°C

MBAZWANA

WEATHER

Light Rain

23°C