iSimangaliso Wetland Park: Place of miracles and wonder – Gallery
by Leisure Wheels
18 December 2012
The beautiful campsite at Kosi Bay in the far north of iSimangaliso is situated on Lake kuNhlange, the biggest of the four lakes close to the sea. Hippos and crocodiles are common, so remember to watch out for them when swimming
A ghost crab in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
A fish eagle in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
A golden orb spider in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
A forest cobra spider in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Horse riding is one of several activities offered near the town of St Lucia.
There is a Crocodile Centre near the entrance to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where both large and small specimens in fenced-off enclosures can be observed up close.
The traditional Thongan fish traps of Kosi Bay have been used for more than 700 years, and are still passed down from one generation to the next.
The traditional Thongan fish traps of Kosi Bay have been used for more than 700 years, and are still passed down from one generation to the next.
Ranger Jabulani Simelane walks through the fig forest at uMkhuze, one of the premier birding sites in the country.
Rocktail Bay offers a memorable scuba diving experience.
At Rocktail Bay, divers sometimes encounter pods of dolphins.
Rocktail Bay offers a memorable scuba diving experience.
As part of his year-long journey through 31 South African nature reserves, including all the national parks, photojournalist Scott Ramsay explored one of the country’s most important and diverse protected areas.