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ISIMANGALI­SO WETLAND

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This park in KwaZulu-Natal about 200km north of Durban was declared South Africa’s first Unesco World Heritage Site in 1999. The name means “miracle “in isiZulu and this magical place is the largest protected wetland in Southern Africa. It offers visitors the opportunit­y to see animals such as hippos, crocodiles, hyenas and wild dogs. It’s also a popular snorkellin­g and diving destinatio­n. The centrepiec­e is the 350km² Lake St Lucia.

 ?? ?? Lake ⬛t Lucia and the surroundin­g wetlands are home to a variety of birds such as the yellow weaver (LEFT).
Lake ⬛t Lucia and the surroundin­g wetlands are home to a variety of birds such as the yellow weaver (LEFT).

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