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

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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

28 February 2023

Minister appoints the new iSimangaliso Board

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02 February 2023

iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority celebrate International Wetlands Day

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31 January 2023

Partnership with Stakeholders yields positive results

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01 December 2022

Success of Tertiary Education Support Programme Beneficiaries Celebrated

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30 November 2022

The GEF 7 Project Launch

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11 November 2022

Gate Tariffs and Activity Permits price increase

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01 November 2022

Public comment invited on the revised draft white paper on the Conservation and ...

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21 October 2022

Hippo incident in iSimangaliso Wetland Park Lake St Lucia

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01 October 2022

Implementation of iSimangaliso’s commercialisation strategy is gaining momentum

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24 September 2022

Heritage Day

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26 August 2022

Alert on Road Construction From St Lucia Main Beach (Jabula Beach) to Ingwe Beach.

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18 August 2022

ARREST OF FUTULULU INVADERS WITHIN THE iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK WORLD HERITAGE ...

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iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Your Place of Miracle
and Wonder Awaits.

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.

Unforgettable experiences for the whole family

Tom Johnson

Joan Avina

Gordon Dale

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