Wikipedia on Isimagaliso
iSimangaliso Wetland Park is situated on the east coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa about 275 kilometres north of Durban ( [show location on an interactive map] 28°0'S 32°30'ECoordinates: [show location on an interactive map] 28°0'S 32°30'E). It is South Africa's third-largest protected area, spanning 280 km of coastline, from the Mozambican border in the north to Mapelane south of the St Lucia estuary, and made up of around 3,280 kmē of pristine natural ecosystems, managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. The park includes the St Lucia Game Reserve, False Bay Park, St Lucia Marine Reserve, Sodwana Bay National Park, Maputaland Marine Reserve, Cape Vidal, Ozabeni, Mfabeni, Tewate Wilderness Area and Mkuze Game Reserve. The park was previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, but was renamed effective from 1 November 2007. The word 'isimangaliso' is Zulu for 'a marvel'.
The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park is managed by the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park Authority
Their Contact Details:
Park Authority
C.E.O: Andrew Zaloumis
Private Bag X05
St Lucia
3936
Office Telephone: + 27 (035) 590 1525
Siyabonga Centre Telephone: + 27 (035) 590 1507
wetlandmedia@mweb.co.za
Media Officer:
Pontso Pakkies
035 5901633
wetlandmedia@mweb.co.za
Compliance Officer:
Peter Hartely
035 5901633
hartelypete@mweb.co.za
The Board
Mr M Msimang (Chairperson),
Ms K S Mathebula, Ms G Mji, Mr E F Mfeka,
Mr L M Mthombeni, Ms S Mancotywa,
Mr I M Tembe, Mr A Lax and Mr Zaloumis
