Must-see attractions in The Elephant Coast

  • Aerial view of iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    The Elephant Coast

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a sprawling, diverse ecosystem comprised of hundreds of kilometres of beaches, lakes, wetlands and forests to explore. The…

  • Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park in South Africa.

    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

    The Elephant Coast

    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi is one of South Africa’s best-known, most evocative parks. Covering 960 sq km, it is best visited in the dry winter months (May to…

  • Crystal clear water at the Kosi Bay mouth.

    Kosi Bay

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Just south of the border of Mozambique is Kosi Bay, located within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The coastal lakes and estuary that make up the area are…

  • The remote coastline of Sodwana Bay in northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.

    Sodwana Bay

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Caught between dense forest and pristine sands you'll find Sodwana Bay, a well-loved vacation destination for locals and tourists alike. Popular…

  • Elephants roam in uMkhuze Game Reserve.

    uMkhuze Game Reserve

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    It doesn't have the flashy name recognition of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi or Tembe, but uMkhuze is a hidden gem of a reserve. Lions were introduced in 2014, but…

  • Tembe Elephant Park

    The Elephant Coast

    Tembe Elephant Park, which sprawls over 300 sq km of dry, sandy coastal forest on the Mozambique border, is home to around 230 big tusker elephants. Not…

  • Ndumo Game Reserve

    The Elephant Coast

    The Ndumo Game Reserve butts up against the border of Mozambique and houses black and white rhinos, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and many antelope species…

  • Western Shores

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    The region northwest of St Lucia Estuary is called the Western Shores, and comprises two stunning lakeside spots, known as Fani’s Island (closed to…

  • Eastern Shores

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    The four scenic routes in the Eastern Shores – pan, vlei (marshland), coastal dune and grassland – each reflect their different features and ecosystems…

  • Cape Vidal

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    If you ask anyone in the know what to see in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park they'll most likely suggest Cape Vidal. Some of the forested sand dunes here…

  • Mission Rocks

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Mission Rocks is a rugged and rock-covered shoreline known for the rock pools that have a fabulous array of sea life on view during low tide. It's…

  • Mt Tabor Lookout

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    Hikers should head to the Mt Tabor lookout, where three trail loops lead to spectacular views of Lake St Lucia and the Indian Ocean. It's about 4km before…

  • Mphafa Waterhole & Hide

    The Elephant Coast

    Located next to a rocky cliff face, this waterhole is a particularly picturesque place to view wildlife, especially elephants, giraffe, buffalo and…

  • Bats Cave

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    At low tide you can walk the 5km from Mission Rocks to this bat-filled cave.

  • Centenary Centre

    The Elephant Coast

    The Centenary Centre, a wildlife-holding centre with an attached museum, information centre and excellent craft market, is in the eastern section of…

  • Bhejane Waterhole & Hide

    The Elephant Coast

    Elephants are known to congregate and bathe at this borehole in the iMfolozi section of the park.