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In the heart of Zululand on South Africa's east coast, lies the
96 000 ha
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve.
Game viewing is the principal attraction,
with this low-risk malaria park
providing sightings of the Big Five, over 350 species of bird and a variety of other wildlife. The reserve has an ongoing protection plan of both the white and black rhinoceros.
South Africa's first declared Natural World Heritage Site, The
iSimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetland Park
is home to Southern Africa's largest hippopotamus population and approx. 1,000 crocodiles. The park
encompasses an immense mosaic of ecosystems - swamps, lakes, beaches, coral reefs, wetlands, woodlands, coastal forests and grasslands - supporting an astounding diversity of animal, bird and marine life.
Lying on the coast in the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal, surrounding the beautiful Kosi Bay lake system, is Kosi Bay Nature Reserve.
The 11 000 ha, 30km-long reserve is a tropical paradise of crystal clear water, marshland, swamp and coastal forests, home to an abundance of bird life.
The Kosi Bay lake system has long been regarded as the best-preserved large estuary system on South Africa's Indian Ocean coastline.
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The Elephant Coast is named after the country's largest herd of indigenous African elephants that have lived in this region for centuries.
An extraordinary, untamed area fast growing in popularity, it is the only tourist destination in South Africa where in a single day, one has the opportunity to view the Big Five, snorkel or scuba-dive, explore the shores of southern Africa's largest fresh water lake, and visit the traditional home of the amaZulu, a proud nation descended from the Nguni people.
An astonishing variety of habitats gives rise to a multiplicity of fauna and flora, making the visitor realise why this area is regarded as the ecotourism mecca of South Africa!
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| Set in the heart of Zululand the
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve
is the oldest game reserve in Africa, The "Big Five" (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros) stalk the savannah.
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The
iSimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetland Park
is a Natural World Heritage Site. The park spans
280 km of coastline and is made up
of around 3,280 km² of pristine natural ecosystems.
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Kosi Bay Nature Reserve surrounds the unique Kosi Bay lake system - four lakes and a series of inter connecting channels which eventually drain into the Indian ocean.
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Wildlife of Africa |
Plants of Africa |
Birds of Africa |
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Crocodiles can be found throughout Southern Africa in rivers, freshwater marshes, estuaries and mangrove swamps. Over 1000 reside in the wetlands.
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The Hippo Fig Tree is found
in swamps and swamp forests, along the Elephant Coast.
Its isiZulu name umvubu is actually the same for both tree and animal. |
Hard to spot because of its shy and retiring habits, the African Finfoot
has a specially adapted bill which helps it hunt for fish and other aquatic animals. |
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Drinks of Africa |
Foods of Africa |
Culture & Art of Africa |
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The Zululand Brewing Company is a small family-owned brewery near
Eshowe.
Beers are only available on tap
with
Zulu Blonde, the local brew of choice.
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A great variety of indigenous wetland plants are harvested for food. Flowers of the waterblommetjie (pondweed) are used to make a traditional bredie or stew. |
DumaZulu Traditional Village is home to over 50 Zulu residents forming part of a "living museum",
devoted to the culture and customs of the Zulu nation. |
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