Mapelane Nature Reserve
Mapelane Nature Reserve
Mapelane Nature Reserve sits at the southernmost reach of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where the uMfolozi River meets the Indian Ocean.
The reserve is home to South Africa's highest vegetated sand dune, and the surrounding coastal forest and estuary edge support excellent birdlife and two self-guided walking trails.
The boat ramp here serves the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club, whose facilities are tucked within the wetland park. All launches are surf launches, with club-supplied tractors used to get vessels into the water. A vessel launching fee applies at the Mapelane gate.
The area is well regarded for ski-boating and surf angling, with access to open ocean game-fishing grounds close offshore.
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