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Unforgettable experiences for the whole family

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.

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Bird Watching
With some 530 bird species recorded in the Park,
iSimangaliso is a bird-watcher's paradise.
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Deep Sea Fishing
Warm currents and deep ocean trenches make
the waters off the iSimangaliso coast ideal for
game fishing.
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Estuary Boat Cruises
See hippo and crocodiles in their natural
habitat from the comfort of a custom-built
passenger ferry.
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Game Drives
Licenced operators offer guided tours
across all sections of the Park. See
the Big 5 and much more.
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Guided Walks
Explore the Park's splendour at your own
pace under the guidance of an
experienced ranger.
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Horse Riding
Take a tour of iSimangaliso's unspoiled
beaches or explore its game reserves
on horseback.
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Kayaking
Full and half-day itineraries on the waters
of Lake Sibaya are on offer to suit
any adventurer.
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Scuba Diving
iSimangaliso's coral reefs are sustained by
the warm, nutrient-rich waters of the
Agulhas Current – creating some
of the world's best diving spots.
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Turtle Tours
A chance to see the ancient nesting rituals
of Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles,
which nest nowhere else in Africa.
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Beaches
220 kilometres of pristine, protected coastline
makes for a vast range of beaches to enjoy
throughout the Park.
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Whale Watching

Whale watching is one of the most popular tourist activities on offer in iSimangaliso.

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My wife and I visited Mkuze, Cape Vidal and Dukuduku last week as part of our "birding trip". We were highly impressed with the friendly staff at the gates, the nice picnic areas, clean toilets and above all, the magnificent parks. The whole area is fantastic to visit and highly recommended for keen birders.
Tom Johnson
This was a lovely relaxed drive through the park up to Cape Vidal. Several lovely view sites. We saw a good variety of animals and birds . Well worth a visit.
Joan Avina
Very efficient and friendly team from booking to the day of the activities. Had a great time with our two skipper; one for the game drive and the other one for the hippo and boat cruise. Both skippers were friendly and knowledgeable; fun activities do whether as a couple or with family and kids or big groups.
Gordon Dale

    Discover the 10 Jewels

    Explore iSimangaliso's unique interlinking ecosystems

    Coastal Forest

    Accessible only by off-road vehicles,
    this section of the Park includes pristine
    beaches and beautiful dune vistas
    Cape Vidal

    The ideal beach and safari destination
    False Bay

    Abounding with treasures both old and new
    Kosi Bay

    An estuary system comprising of four lakes
    linked by a network of channels
    Lake Sibaya

    Southern Africa’s largest natural freshwater lake
    Lake St Lucia

    Africa’s largest estuarine system sustains an
    awe-inspiring ecosystem
    Maphelane

    The southernmost jewel in iSimangaliso’s crown
    Sodwana Bay

    1,200 species of technicolour marine life are
    waiting to astound you
    uMkhuze

    More than 420 species of birds can be found
    in this bird-lovers’ paradise
    Charters Creek

    See elephant, rhino and leopard, as well as giraffe, tsessebe and other antelope species
    ST LUCIA WEATHER
    MANGUZI WEATHER
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    Events

    Adventures, competitons and worthy causes to get involved in

    iSimangaliso My Rhino, Our Future

    Giving the youth a voice in the war against rhino poaching and seeking to create the next generation of wildlife ambassadors.
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    iSimangaliso MTB Multi Day Event

    Ride through a World Heritage Site traversing eight interlinking ecosystems – seeing elephants one day and whales the next.
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    iSimangaliso Trail Challenge

    This is not a race to see who can finish first, but to connect with a place of global significance and beauty.
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    iSimangaliso Sodwana Bay Festival

    This event draws talented photographers from around the world to test their skills documenting iSimangaliso’s natural splendour.
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    Latest News

    Updates and announcements from the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority
    08 July 2025

    SA DELEGATION NEGOTIATING EXTENSION OF iSIMANGALISO INTO MOZAMBIQUE AT THE 47th WO…

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    18 June 2025

    OVER 20 COUNTRIES ATTEND GLOBAL WILDLIFE PROGRAM LEARNING EXCHANGE AT iSIMANGALISO…

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    17 June 2025

    ISIMEMO SOKUPHAWULA OKUBHALWE PHANSI KANYE NOKUBA YINGXENYE YOKUBONISANA NGOMKHANK…

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    17 June 2025

    INVITATION FOR STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION MEETING REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THE iSI…

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    27 May 2025

    CONSERVATION ORGANISATIONS IN COLLABORATION TO RAISE OCEAN CONSERVATION AWARENESS…

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    23 May 2025

    iSIMANGALISO REINFORCES ITS WORLD CLASS STATUS AT AFRICA’S TRAVEL INDABA 2025

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    30 April 2025

    UMUZWA WESIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK NGEMASHI

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    30 April 2025

    iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK’S REACTION TO THE PROTEST MARCH

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    06 March 2025

    iSIMANGALISO SIBE NETHUBA ELIJABULISAYO LOKUCOBELELANA NGOLWAZI KUBAHOLI BENDABUKO…

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    22 April 2025

    WORLD BANK VISITS GEF-7 PROJECTS WITHIN iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK

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    31 March 2025

    LEADING THE WAY ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO WASTE

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    31 March 2025

    ISIGAMEKO SOKUGWILIZA KOMUNTU E-ST LUCIA, JABULA BEACH

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    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Your Place of Miracle
    and Wonder Awaits.