• iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK

    iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK

    CHOOSE YOUR BASE

  • ONE PARK

    VERY DIFFERENT TRIPS

    A good St Lucia camping trip is not about rushing between attractions. Choose two or three experiences per day and leave space for the unexpected.
  • FIND YOUR PATCH OF WILD

    Coast, forest, bushveld or hilltop. Pick a destination, then check the details for your trip.
    Wetlands and Bushveld near Mpila Camp, Hluhluwe iMfolozi National Park, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.

    HLUHLUWE-iMFOLOZI · BUSHVELD

    LET THE BUSH SET THE PACE
    MPILA CAMP

    Trade coastal air for a bushveld escape and explore a different side of KwaZulu-Natal's protected landscapes.

    From R per night

    Hilltop Camp View over the hill country  of Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, Zululand, Kwa-Zulu Natal.

    HLUHLUWE-iMFOLOZI · HILL COUNTRY

    FIND YOUR HIGHER GROUND
    HILLTOP CAMP

    A starting point for the landscapes and wildlife of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park.

    From R per night

    Sugarloaf campsite under coastal forest trees, St Lucia, iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    ST LUCIA · COASTAL FOREST

    WAKE UP AMONG THE TREES
    SUGARLOAF CAMP

    A camping base for exploring the surrounding coast, wetlands and wild places.

    From R per night

    Coastal landscape of Cape Vidal. iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

    CAPE VIDAL · COASTAL WILDERNESS

    SLEEP CLOSE TO THE COAST
    CAPE VIDAL CAMP
    Build your camping plans around the coastal wilderness of Cape Vidal, with iSimangaliso on your doorstep.
    From R per night
    Sodwana Bay Coast Camp Sites, iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    SODWANA BAY · COASTAL ESCAPE

    MAKE ROOM FOR THE OUTDOORS
    GWALAGWALA CAMP

    Build a Sodwana Bay trip around fresh air, coastal landscapes and time outside.

    From R per night

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    KOSY BAY · WATER & WILDERNESS

    GO WHERE THE WATER LEADS
    KOSY BAY CAMP

    Plan a camping escape around the waterways and coastal landscapes of Kosi Bay.

    From R per night

  • THINGS TO DO AROUND iSIMANGALISO

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    THE COASTLINE · OPEN WATER

    SEE THE COAST FROM THE SEA

    Leave the estuary behind and experience the wilder side of the Indian Ocean — coastline, marine wildlife, seabirds and open horizons.

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    THE OPEN SEA · ANGLING

    DEEP-SEA FISHING

    Head beyond the coastline and into the deep blue in search of your next catch. Experience the anticipation of deep-sea fishing, surrounded by open water, salty air and the thrill of the line pulling tight.

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    THE WILD COAST · TURTLE TOURS

    STAY A LITTLE LONGER

    Stay a little longer and discover the seasonal world of sea turtles along the Elephant Coast. Experience the coastline through a different lens, where nesting beaches, marine life and the rhythms of the ocean tell a remarkable story.

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    THE INDIAN OCEAN · SEASONAL

    FOLLOW THE WHALE SEASON

    Stay a little longer and discover the seasonal world of sea turtles along the Elephant Coast. Experience the coastline through a different lens, where nesting beaches, marine life and the rhythms of the ocean tell a remarkable story.

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    THE ESTUARY · MORNING

    DIFFERENT START TO THE DAY

    Start the day as the wetlands wake up. Look for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife while the morning light moves across the St Lucia Estuary.

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    THE ESTUARY · AFTERNOON

    LET THE DAY SLOW DOWN

    Watch the estuary change colour as the day softens. A slower, scenic way to experience hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and wetland landscapes.

  • YOUR QUESTIONS

    iSIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK

    Which entrance or access point applies to your camp?

    The park is not one continuous attraction with a single gate.

    Is the camp inside the protected area or outside it?

    This affects fees, rules and access.

    What vehicle do you have?

    Check road conditions, clearance requirements and whether a trailer or caravan is practical.

    What is included in the price?

    Camping fees, conservation fees, gate fees and activity costs are not automatically the same thing.

    What facilities do you need?

    Power, water, ablutions, braai areas, cell coverage and shop access can differ sharply between properties.

    What is your realistic daily route?

    Build the itinerary around the camp, not around a wish list of places that are hours apart.

    Make the trip feel wild not rushed

    The best iSimangaliso camping trips leave room for the things you cannot schedule: a herd crossing the road, a change in weather, a long lunch at camp, or an extra hour watching birdlife. Plan fewer destinations. Stay longer in each. Let the landscape set the pace.

    Does iSimangaliso have one entrance?

    No. The park has separate destinations and access points, so confirm the correct entrance for your chosen camp and activities

    Can I camp in one place and visit the whole park?

    Not realistically in a short trip. Choose a base that suits your priorities and plan additional areas as separate outings or overnight stops.

    Which area should first-time visitors choose?

    St Lucia is often the easiest starting point because of its town services, estuary access and range of nearby experiences.

  • KWAZULU NATAL · SOUTH AFRICA

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