Filming Permit Application

Obtain permission to shoot your film at iSimangaliso.

Please note that permits require a minimum of ten working days to process. Due to the influx of visitors and increased pressure on our resources, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority does not process or issue any event, wedding or film permits during the peak/school holiday seasons.

Notice

Filming Permit Application Form

Some applicants are seeing intermittent error messages when submitting through our ONLINE application form. We’re aware of the issue and are working on it urgently.

In the meantime, applicants can download the offline application form below and send it via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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ID number (or passport number if you are not South African)*

Physical Address

Postal Address is Same as Physical Address

Postal Address

Nature of the Film *

Conservation

Documentary

Educational

Location shoot

Tourism & marketing

Description of the main narrative of the film

Crew size and details *

Target audience

Benefits to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Where will film be aired? *

Shooting schedule / plan *

Other information

Documents to upload

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.