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Journey
Elephant Coast Safari Circuit
Travel north from Durban into the Elephant Coast, moving from St Lucia's estuary and iSimangaliso wetlands to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi's rhino country, Sodwana Bay's coral coast, Tembe's sand forest, and the linked lakes of Kosi Bay.
Car
Travel leg
Durban to St Lucia
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 210 minutes
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Service stop
St Lucia
St Lucia
Use St Lucia for separate exploration of the estuary, lake, and iSimangaliso's southern sections.
Car
Travel leg
St Lucia to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Memorial Gate
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 105 minutes
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Place / visit
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
St Lucia Home Base
Arrive through Memorial Gate, then choose any park drive around current gate times and conditions.
Car
Travel leg
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Memorial Gate to Sodwana Bay
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 135 minutes
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Service stop
Sodwana Bay
Sodwana Bay
Shift from inland wildlife country to the coral coast and marine habitats of Sodwana Bay.
Car
Travel leg
Sodwana Bay to Tembe Elephant Park
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 105 minutes
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Place / visit
Tembe Elephant Park
Manguzi Home Base
Arrive at Tembe's entrance and follow current guidance for the sandy internal tracks.
Car
Travel leg
Tembe Elephant Park to Manguzi
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 50 minutes
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Service stop
Manguzi
Manguzi
Use Manguzi to resupply and confirm conditions for the separate Kosi Bay access areas.
Car
Travel leg
Manguzi to Kosi Bay Rest Camp
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 35 minutes
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Destination
Kosi Bay
Manguzi Home Base
Continue to Kosi Bay Rest Camp; plan the estuary mouth and other shores as separate outings.
Destination Place
Now discover Kosi Bay
The Journey explains how to reach it. Continue to the Place page for the reason to go, what to expect, local knowledge, photographs, and onward Journeys.
Explore Kosi Bay →