MAPHELANA - CAMP SITE

 
Maphelana is the southernmost camp in the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and is tucked into a sheltered bay on the south bank of the Mfolozi River mouth.
It has long been a popular coastal break-away for camping, ski boating, surf angling, spear fishing and many other many other off-shore activities.
 
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. Crocodiles and hippos abound in the river.The sheltered bay provides a good launch site for ski-boats and is excellent for swimming and snorkelling.

The access road to Maphelana is narrow and very sandy in places and is not suitable for vehicles with low clearance, vehicles exceeding 1.5 tonnes, or boat trailers exceeding 5,8 metres. Only single-axle class caravans towed by a 4X4 vehicle are allowed. Maphelana campsite is set in the coastal forest near to the beach, with 40 various sized shady tent and caravan sites accommodating up to six persons each. Electricity is restricted to generator times and there are no plug points. Ablution facilities provide showers, flush toilets and dishwashing facilities. Maphelana also features log cabin accommodation for guests.
Tel: (035) 590 1407 Fax: (035) 590 1039.