Bask in the beauty of nature this holiday

WANT to explore a world  heritage site this festive season? Why not try the iSimangaliso Wetland Park situated on the east coast of KwaZulu-Natal, about 275 kilometres north of Durban.

The park offers diverse experiences in the 10 jewels that make up the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. From the endless beaches to viewing game on self-guided or guided trails, this picturesque location will keep you mesmerised with the beauty of nature.

Here’s 10 facts that will draw you to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The park has:

• The greatest congregation of hippo and crocodiles in South Africa
• The last significant breeding ground for the giant leatherback and loggerhead turtles
• 3 major lake systems
• 220km of coastline and beaches
• 100 species of coral
• 1 200 species of fish
• 25 000 year-old coastal dunes
• 700 years of traditional fish traps
• 110 butterfly species
• 526 bird species

Source: www.isimangaliso.com