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Elephant Coast accommodation. 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.
The 332 000 hectare Park contains three major lake systems, eight interlinking ecosystems, 700 year old fishing traditions, most of South Africa’s remaining swamp forests, Africa’s largest estuarine system, 526 bird species and 25 000 year-old coastal dunes – among the highest in the world. The name iSimangaliso means miracle and wonder, which aptly describes this unique place.
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Things to do near Isimangaliso Wetland Park
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Mkuzi has 4 game viewing hides, which are known for the many close encounters they provide between visitors and the local game.
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KwaJobe, like other cultural villages scattered around KwaZulu-Natal (e.g. Shakaland and Simunye Lodge) offer a taste of traditional Zulu culture.
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Lake Jozini lies in a dramatic setting at the foot of the Lebombo Mountains and is one of South Africa's largest dams. There are several exquisite gorges which abound with cycads and a wide variety of birds. On the western side of the dam one might see elephant, rhino, hippo and crocodile. The 13 va... [ read more... ] |
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Phinda is a 170 square kilometer, privately owned reserved that is adjoined to the vast Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. It offers many of the same environments (sand forest, wetlands and bushveld), but with a wider array of game, including elephant, white rhino, zebra, lion, cheetah, nyala, kudu, an... [ read more... ] |
Accommodation near Isimangaliso Wetland Park
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Multiple Award Winning 4 Star Game Lodge. Situated within the Zululand Rhino Reserve. Offering Big 5 Game Drives and guided walks. Enjoy peace and tranquility. Tantalizing fine dining, award winning wine cellar.
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Bayala Game Lodge is a private game park, consisting of two separate 24-bedroom lodges, owned and managed by the Smit-family, Dave Fisher and their friendly staff. Each lodge has it own reception, lounge, restaurant, bar, pool and conference venue. This ensures ample space and personal service for a... [ read more... ] |
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Makhasa is a community reserve, hosting white rhino, buffalo and leopard. The lodge provides accommodation in chalets nestled in bush surroundings. Makhasa offers private game drives, walks and game tracking on the property, all accompanied by experienced and informative game rangers.
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