Maphelane

At the southern gateway to iSimangaliso Wetland Park lies Maphelane, a tranquil retreat where South Africa’s highest vegetated sand dunes tower over pristine beaches and estuaries. This jewel offers a unique blend of estuarine, forest, and coastal habitats that create a haven for wildlife and visitors alike.

Towering Sand Dunes and Ever-Changing Landscapes

The Maphelane dunes rise dramatically above the coast, shifting with the winds and providing spectacular views over the Indian Ocean and St Lucia Estuary. Hiking to the top rewards visitors with panoramic scenes of forest, water, and coastline.

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Over 200 species of birds thrive here, from fish eagles circling overhead to kingfishers darting across the water. Along the estuary, mudskippers, fiddler crabs, and mangroves create a fascinating micro-ecosystem teeming with life. A Favourite Destination for Anglers and Families Maphelane is renowned for excellent fishing, drawing rock and surf anglers year-round. Families enjoy its camping facilities, picnic sites, and safe natural spaces, making it a welcoming destination for both seasoned adventurers and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

The Diverse Beauty: Maphelane

Maphelane is renowned for excellent fishing, drawing rock and surf anglers year-round. Families enjoy its camping facilities, picnic sites, and safe natural spaces, making it a welcoming destination for both seasoned adventurers and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

A Jewel of Seclusion and Timeless Beauty
What sets Maphelane apart is its sense of quiet isolation. Unlike busier jewels of the Park, Maphelane invites visitors to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience the timeless beauty of iSimangaliso in its most peaceful form.

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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.

Maphelane

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At the southern gateway to iSimangaliso Wetland Park lies Maphelane, a tranquil retreat where South Africa’s highest vegetated sand dunes tower over pristine beaches and estuaries. This jewel offers a unique blend of estuarine, forest, and coastal habitats that create a haven for wildlife and visitors alike.

Maphelane

Towering Sand Dunes and Ever-Changing Landscapes

The Maphelane dunes rise dramatically above the coast, shifting with the winds and providing spectacular views over the Indian Ocean and St Lucia Estuary. Hiking to the top rewards visitors with panoramic scenes of forest, water, and coastline.

The Diverse Beauty: Maphelane

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