Ndumo, Elephant Coast
Right on the northern-most border of the South African province of KwaZulu Natal lies the little settlement of Ndumo. It is bordered by both Swaziland and Mozambique, enjoying the subtropical climate of this exquisite part of the country.
It is situated in Northern Moputoland, and its border with Mozambique is formed by the abundant Usuthu River. Although small, the town of Ndumo is situated only 400 kilometres from the capital city and tourist hub of the province, Durban (home to the King Shaka International Airport). It is approximately 650 kilometres from Pretoria in Gauteng, which is close to the OR Tambo International Airport.
Being away from the glitz and glamour of the big cities, Ndumo enjoys a different kind of appeal. It is naturally diverse and plentiful, with a wide variety of plant and animal species for visitors from all over the country and world to enjoy.
Some of the local bird species are so exciting that they attract visitors from afar. These include the southern-banded snake eagle, Pel’s fishing owl and broadbill, but there are countless others to spot. In addition, the Ndumo Game Reserve is a major attraction and is home to a number of animals, including plenty of antelope species, as well as hippopotamuses and crocodiles.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Ndumu River Lodge
This is one of the few destinations where a visitor can see the Big 5 at a game reserve and within a hour's drive be able to watch dolphins and w...
Things to do in the area
Ndumo and Tembe Reserve 4x4 Trails
In the north-east corner of the balmy South African province of KwaZulu-Natal are the gorgeous Ndumo Game Reserve and the Tembe Elephant National...
Noteworthy attractions
Kosi Bay Nature Reserve
The Kosi Bay Nature Reserve is situated on the coast in the northern part of KwaZulu Natal and surrounds the Kosi Bay lake system. The system con...
Lake Sibaya
Lake Sibaya is the largest fresh water lake in South Africa with a surface area of 77 km˛ and an average depth of 13 m. The lake was previously c...
Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park
The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park was declared South Africa's first Natural World Heritage Site on 1 December 1999. It is considered South Afric...
Mapelane Nature Reserve
Mapelane Nature Reserve is the southernmost reserve within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The Mapelane Nature Reserve is situated on the south ba...
Ndumo Game Reserve
Ndumo Game Reserve (adjacent to the Tembe Elephant Park) is a small but impressive game reserve. Proclaimed in 1924 Ndumo Game Reserve is one of ...
Sodwana Bay National Park
The small Sodwana Bay National Park consists of a narrow coastal strip of forest covered sand dunes. Sodwana Bay National Park was proclaimed in ...
Tembe Elephant National Park
The largest African elephants in the world, along with rhino, buffalo, leopard, hippo and antelope species in a 300km˛ park on the South Africa /...
Enseleni Nature Reserve
The Enseleni Nature Reserve is a small reserve of 293 hectares lying just inland from the town of Richards Bay, almost midway between Empangeni a...
Maputaland Marine Reserve
The Maputaland Marine Reserve lies within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, known as one of the 'jewels' of South Africa's coastline and a UNESCO de...
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