Whether it’s a scenic campsite, self-catering cabin, exclusive bush camp or fully catered lodge, iSimangaliso Wetland Park accommodation can be found in beautiful coastal or inland settings. Enjoy a wonderful stay at this South African nature reserve in KwaZulu-Natal.

Accommodation at iSimangaliso Wetland Park (the former Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park)

Self-catering accommodation

Various self-catering options, ranging from safari tents to log cabins and more exclusive bush lodges are available at Kosi Bay, Sodwana Bay, uMkhuze, False Bay, Cape Vidal and Maphelane.

• Kosi Bay – equipped, self-catering units for 2 / 5 / 6 people
• Cape Vidal – log cabins with 5 – 20 beds, 8 bed bush lodge with an in-house cook
• Sodwana Bay – equipped, self-catering log cabins with 5 or 8 beds
• uMkhuze – cottages, huts, safari tents with 2 - 6 beds, pool, restaurant
• False Bay – 4 bed rustic huts and communal facilities
• Maphelane – log cabins with 5 beds in the forest or with ocean views

Fully catered accommodation

Private lodges can be found in Sodwana Bay and also in the Coastal Forest section of iSimangaliso. Guests can also choose an overnight horse safari along the Eastern Shores.

• Coastal Forest – Rocktail Beach Camp and Thonga Beach Lodge
• Sodwana Bay – Coral Divers and Mseni Lodge
• Eastern Shores – Bhangazi Horse Safaris – overnight trails

Campsites

Campsites can be found at Kosi Bay, Mabibi, Sodwana Bay, uMkhuze, False Bay (closed for now due to water shortages), Cape Vidal, Lake St Lucia Estuary and Maphelane.

• Kosi Bay – 16 sites with plug points on or near Lake Nhlange
• Mabibi – 10 rustic sites on a forested dune near the beach stairway
• Sodwana Bay – different camps and sites with and without plug points
• uMkhuze – 55 sites (plug points), pool, playground at the foot of the mountains
• False Bay – 38 sites with plug points at Lake St Lucia (enquire if open)
• Cape Vidal – 50 sites and camp shop in the Coastal Forest at the beach
• Lake St Lucia – 1 camp at the water with pool, 2 near town, most with plug points
• Maphelane – 40 sites without plug points near the beach