iSimangaliso St Lucia Controlled Zone

Protected Area · KwaZulu-Natal, 🇿🇦 South Africa

Area 3 km²

Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

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iSimangaliso St Lucia Essentials

This selection highlights the coastal interface of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. These beaches mark the convergence of the St Lucia Estuary and the Indian Ocean, creating a unique ecosystem where hippopotamuses and Nile crocodiles are frequently observed near the shoreline. The region features expansive primary dunes, subtropical coastal forests, and opportunities for seasonal whale watching from the shore.

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Practical information

Currency: South African Rand ZAR R · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type D / Type M / Type N
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, Swati, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +27