iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area
World Heritage marine biodiversity
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Type
- Marine Protected Area
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Managed by
- iSimangaliso Authority
- Rating
- High
- Access
- Public
About iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area
iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area is a marine protected area in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, managed by iSimangaliso Authority. Visitors come for diving, snorkeling, whale watching, fishing. The best time to visit is Year-round (dry season May-Sep).
Wildlife near iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area
The species most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal, drawn from citizen-science observations. Tap any to find stays where you can see it.
Mammals recorded in KwaZulu-Natal
Ranked by how often they are recorded in the province, from iNaturalist observations. Tap one to find stays where it lives.
Birds recorded in KwaZulu-Natal
Species birders log most in this province. Numbers are records, not guarantees.
Occurrence data from iNaturalist, aggregated by province. It reflects where a species is seen across KwaZulu-Natal, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.