Where to stay in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Cape Vidal beach is a must-see when visiting the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Photo: tdwrsa-2 / flickr

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park encompasses the areas of Lake St. Lucia, Kosi Bay, Cape Vidal and Sodwana Bay and there are loads of accommodation options available for the weary traveller. Check out some of our suggestions below:

Hotels

If on-site amenities and privacy are what you’re looking for when choosing accommodation, then staying at a hotel is your best option. Hotels tend to offer fabulous amenities such as room service, swimming pools, restaurants and bars, gyms and personal concierge services. Here are a few options for hotels in iSimangaliso Wetland Park:

Maputaland Lodge, Kosi Bay

Elephant Lake Hotel, St Lucia

St Lucia Lodge, St Lucia

Bed & Breakfasts

Bed and breakfast establishments are a popular choice for many when it comes to accommodation. You’re allowed private rooms and ensuite bathrooms and a delicious breakfast in the morning. Some B&B’s even offer hotel amenities like a swimming pool and all-meal food services. Here are some options for Bed & Breakfasts in iSimangaliso Wetland Park:

Santa Lucia Guest House, St Lucia

SeaXplore Lodge and Dive Center, Sodwana Bay

Forest Lodge, St Lucia

Self-catering

Self-catering accommodation is perfect for those who want ultimate freedom and privacy wherever they’re staying. Usually in the form of entire houses, apartments or chalets, self-catering allows you total run of the place, including cooking, cleaning and use of any facilities. These are some options for self-catering accommodation in iSimangaliso Wetland Park:

Ndiza Lodge and Cabanas, St Lucia

Kosi Bay Casitas, Kosi Bay

Sodwana Bay Lodge Self Catering, Sodwana Bay

Backpacking

If you love meeting new people and making friends wherever you go, backpacker or hostel accommodation is an ideal option for you. Typically, you pay for a single bed in a room which others will share, but most backpackers also offer private rooms as well. Here are some options for backpackers in iSimangaliso Wetland Park:

Budget tents @ Urban Glamping, St Lucia

Camping

Staying outdoors amongst fauna and flora, under the stars and sky has huge appeal for many – especially in beautiful South Africa! Whether you’re glamping or really want to rough it, camping really allows you to appreciate all that Mother Nature has to offer. Here’s a few options for camping spots in iSimangaliso Wetland Park:

Cape Vidal

Kosi Bay (Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife)

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