iSimangaliso Wetland Park

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About this app

Discover iSimangaliso Wetland Park — South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most remarkable wild places on Earth. Stretching 220 km along the KwaZulu-Natal coast from Maphelane to Kosi Bay, the park joins lakes, wetlands, coral reefs, dune forests, savanna and beaches in one extraordinary destination. This app is your complete travel guide and park companion — free, with the full guide available offline.

🌿 EXPLORE THE 10 JEWELS
In-depth guides to every section of the park: Lake St Lucia, Eastern Shores & Cape Vidal, Western Shores & Charters Creek, False Bay, uMkhuze, Sodwana Bay, Lake Sibaya, Coastal Forest, Kosi Bay and Maphelane — highlights, wildlife, access notes and insider tips for each.

🦛 FIND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
Choose from the park’s best activities: hippo and crocodile boat cruises on the St Lucia estuary, Big Five game drives in uMkhuze and Eastern Shores, scuba diving and snorkelling at Sodwana Bay, seasonal whale watching, guided turtle nesting tours, birding with 500+ species, kayaking, fishing, horse safaris, hiking trails, cultural tours, beaches and scenic 4x4 routes.

🛏 STAY AND EXPLORE
Browse lodges, camps and local tour operators across the park — with descriptions, locations and direct contact details — organised by the jewel they call home and the activities they offer.

🗺 PLAN YOUR VISIT
Practical guidance on park sections, gates and travel routes, the best seasons for whales, turtles and game viewing, safety around hippos and crocodiles, and responsible-travel tips for a World Heritage Site.

📋 PERMITS MADE SIMPLE
Clear guidance for activity, event, filming, wedding and research permits — what you need and how to apply.

❤️ SAVE YOUR FAVOURITES
Keep places, activities and stays on a Saved list stored on your device. No account, no sign-in, no ads, no tracking — and because the guide is bundled with the app, it keeps working in remote corners of the park where there is no signal.

iSimangaliso means “a miracle” or “something wondrous” in isiZulu — a fitting name for this place of lakes, reefs, forests and wildlife. Whether you are planning a St Lucia weekend, a Sodwana Bay dive trip, a uMkhuze safari or the full 10-Jewel journey, start here.

Visitor information can change. Please confirm current fees, opening times, access and operator details with iSimangaliso Wetland Park or the relevant provider before you travel.

What’s new

A completely rebuilt iSimangaliso companion app: explore the 10 Jewels, Activities, Stays & operators, and apply for park permits.