iSimangaliso Wetland Park

iSimangaliso Wetland Park Trips & Tours

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

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iSimangaliso Wetland Park Trips & Tours

Hippos share beaches with turtles while whales dance beyond coral reefs in this coastal gem.
Stretching along 220 kilometres of pristine coastline, iSimangaliso lives up to its isiZulu name meaning ‘miracle and wonder’. This UNESCO World Heritage site is an intricate mosaic of habitats, from coastal dunes and coral reefs to grasslands and wetlands. Lake St Lucia forms the park's centerpiece – Africa's largest estuarine system, home to 800 hippos and 1,200 crocodiles. The coastal waters host migrating whales and nesting turtles, while inland sections are home to leopards, elephants, and over 520 bird species. It's a place where you might spot a whale from forest-clad dunes or watch hippos sunbathing on pristine beaches in a single day.
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