Wildlife Experience KwaZulu-Natal
iSimangaliso Turtle Tour
Night walks to loggerhead and leatherback turtles nesting on iSimangaliso's beaches, November to February.
Worth a Detour
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Trip Role
Worth a Detour
Ideal stay
1 night
Best for
Conservation-focused wildlife viewing
Our take
A humbling, once-in-a-lifetime encounter that underscores the importance of marine conservation.
A humbling, once-in-a-lifetime encounter that underscores the importance of marine conservation.
- Trip Role
- Worth a Detour
- Ideal Stay
- 1 night
- Time Needed
- 4-5 hours
- Best For
- Conservation-focused wildlife viewing
- Go If
- You are visiting between November and February and want a unique, nocturnal wildlife experience.
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Why it's worth your time
Guided night tours along the beaches of iSimangaliso Wetland Park to witness loggerhead and leatherback turtles coming ashore to nest.
What we love
The profound experience of watching a massive leatherback turtle return to the sea.
What to know
Tours must be booked with authorized operators; unauthorized beach access is prohibited.