The largest estuary in Africa

During the duration of the conference we will be staying in a campground close to the small town of St. Lucia.

St.Lucia is nestled in the southern tip of  iSimangaliso wetland park, the largest estuary in all of South Africa.

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park was listed as South Africa’s first World Heritage Site in December 1999 in recognition of its superlative natural beauty and unique global values.

The 332 000 hectare Park contains three major lake systems, eight interlinking ecosystems, 700 year old fishing traditions, most of South Africa’s remaining swamp forests, Africa’s largest estuarine system, 526 bird species and 25 000 year-old vegetated coastal dunes – among the highest in the world. The name iSimangaliso means miracle and wonder, which aptly describes this unique place.

To read more about the park check out this website.