Explore the Elephant Coast through our interactive map. Visit Durban, Drakensberg, The Elephant Coast, Pietermaritzburg, Midlands, Zululand, South Coast and North Coast.

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Mhlosinga is in Hluhluwe which is within the Elephant Coast of South Africa.

Area Activties on the Elephant Coast in Kwa-Zulu Natal

The Elephant Coast is one of South Africa's most beautiful and unspoilt areas. It extends approximately 200km from Ubombo Mountains to the Umfolozi River to the Indian Ocean coast. It has 21 different eco-systems. Vegetation is dense evergreen forests, lush undergrowth and trees. Swamp forests with numerous splendid birds and massive beach sand dunes. There is an array of flora and some 2000 plant species.

The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park include Elephant, Rhino, Giraffe. Hluhluwe, Umfolozi, Tembe, Ndumu, Maputaland, Kosi Bay, Sodwana Bay, whales and turtles are sights within South Africa's province of KwaZulu-Natal.

There is an extraordinary diversity of fresh water eco-systems in this area. There are major rivers, swamp and large flood plains, fresh and sea water lagoons, deep water lakes. Animals within the Elephant Coast include Hippopotamus, Giraffe, Crocodiles on lagoons and some beaches and small game often roam freely.

This is an incredible area to visit as a holiday destination. There are few destinations in the world where one can view the Big 5 at the local game reserves and see Whales and Dolphins all in a day. Due to the vast activities available this is an ideal holiday destination for families to adventure seekers.

The area includes St Lucia Estuary which is part of the World Heritage site and Sodwana Bay, South Africa’s best diving area with visibility hardly ever less than 15 metres. There are many game reserves, spectacular unspoilt beaches, deep sea fishing and reef diving, walks, mountain trails and cultural activities.