Coastal Forest Reserve

The landscape is dominated by ancient dune forests, some dating back thousands of years. Underneath their dense canopies live rare and shy creatures such as the red duiker, suni antelope, and bushpig. For birdwatchers, the reserve is home to extraordinary species like the elusive green-backed twinspot and the majestic palm-nut vulture.

The Palm-Nut Vulture – A Jewel of the Forest Skies

Perhaps the most iconic species of the Coastal Forest is the palm-nut vulture, found in very few places across the continent. Its striking white and black plumage makes it easy to recognise as it soars above the canopy or feeds on raffia palm fruits, making it a prize sighting for dedicated birdwatchers.

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Remote and untouched, the Coastal Forest Reserve offers one of the most unique wilderness experiences in southern Africa. Situated along the park’s northern reaches and extending to the Mozambican border, this reserve is a sanctuary for rare ecosystems found nowhere else.

The Diverse Beauty: Coastal Forest Reserve

The reserve’s remote beaches stretch endlessly, offering solitude and quiet beauty. These shores are ideal for spotting dolphins or, during winter, whales migrating past in the distance. It is ideal for those seeking raw, unspoiled wilderness where tranquil and natural rhythms dominate, a true retreat into nature’s most intimate spaces.

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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.

Coastal Forest Reserve

Activities : Coastal Forest Reserve

The landscape is dominated by ancient dune forests, some dating back thousands of years. Underneath their dense canopies live rare and shy creatures such as the red duiker, suni antelope, and bushpig. For birdwatchers, the reserve is home to extraordinary species like the elusive green-backed twinspot and the majestic palm-nut vulture.

Coastal Forest Reserve

The Palm-Nut Vulture – A Jewel of the Forest Skies

Remote and untouched, the Coastal Forest Reserve offers one of the most unique wilderness experiences in southern Africa. Situated along the park’s northern reaches and extending to the Mozambican border, this reserve is a sanctuary for rare ecosystems found nowhere else.

The Diverse Beauty: Coastal Forest Reserve

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Coastal Forest Reserve

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