Umkhanyakude District Municipality

The northeast of KwaZulu-Natal, home to the iSimangaliso wetlands, dive bays and wildlife reserves.

Umkhanyakude District Municipality lies in the northeastern corner of KwaZulu-Natal, bordering Mozambique to the north and the Indian Ocean to the east. iSimangaliso Wetland Park was South Africa's first World Heritage site, boat trips on the St Lucia estuary offer sightings of hippos and crocodiles, Sodwana Bay is a diving hotspot, and Kosi Bay is known for its traditional fish traps and lakes, with turtles nesting on the beaches in summer. The district also includes part of Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park and Tembe Elephant Park. Winters are pleasant, and you can drive here from Durban along the coastal highway north.

Destinations

• St Lucia (iSimangaliso)

Itineraries

• Kruger, Eswatini, Zululand & Drakensberg – Drive from Johannesburg to Durban, traversing the east via the Panorama Route, Eswatini, wetlands, and the Drakensberg.