MAPHELANA - ACCOMMODATION  OVERVIEW

 
Maphelana is the southernmost camp in the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and is tucked away into a sheltered bay on the south bank of the Mfolozi River estuary. It has long been a popular coastal break-away for campers, ski boaters, snorklers, spear fishermen and surf anglers.

Magnificent walks can be enjoyed through dense coastal forest in the area and avid birders can look out for more than 200 bird species which have been recorded. Vast stretches of pristine beach offer fantastic opportunities to those who enjoy a long walk with the occasional dip in the sea to cool off. Beach walkers can also gather mussels off the rocks and crayfish can also be caught using snorkels.

The sheltered bay provides a good launch site for ski-boats. Two self-guided trails can be followed, one along the estuary bank and the other to the top of the coastal dunes offering breathtaking views across the ocean and river mouth. Maphelana camp features ten recently renovated five-bed log cabins, with two bedrooms, bathrooms with showers, fully equipped kitchenettes and lounge/dining rooms. Barbecue facilities are also available for each cabin.

The camp also provides camping facilities. It is recommended that visitors confine their swimming and snorkelling to periods of low tide.