Richards Bay, a town lying on a primordial floodplain, boasts a spectacular sight of wetlands and golden beaches, and forms part of the Zululand Birding Route. Initially, Richards Bay was a makeshift harbour and was named after Sir Frederick Richards, the commodore of the Cape of that time. With such strong development potential, Richards Bay transformed into the country’s largest harbour and since 1976, the world’s largest coal terminal.
The Zululand Birding Route comprises sandbanks, freshwater pans, mudflats, mangroves and forest areas populated with a wide variety of birds. Bird watchers are invited to enjoy the scenic environment and spot a wide variety of rare birds, including the pygmy goose and cuckoo hawk.
With Tempest Richards Bay car hire, it’s easy to rent a car to visit any of the natural attractions in KwaZulu Natal. This town is a vibrant tourist destination, providing the perfect getaway from city life. Choose Richards Bay car rental and experience the natural environment in this city.
Richards Bay provides an extensive variety of tourist destinations for nature enthusiasts. If you want to visit as many venues as possible, opt for Richards Bay car rental. Below are a few must-see attractions:
Merely a short drive up the coast in a Richards Bay car rental vehicle, you’ll find the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park. Mapelane Nature Reserve is the southernmost reserve in the park and is situated on the Umfolozi River. Water enthusiasts are provided facilities to go spear and deep-sea fishing as well as hunt for muscles, oysters and crayfish in the rocky pools. There are also self-guided trails, along which you may be able to spot nearly 200 different bird species as well as wildlife such as monkeys, red squirrels and crocodiles.
This park was declared South Africa’s first Natural World Heritage site in 1999 and is the third largest park in the country. Comprising over 328 000 hectares of natural vegetation, the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park offers a combination of forest and marine systems, including coral reefs and beaches. Visit this park in a Richards Bay car hire vehicle for bird watching, scuba diving, hiking, camping and fishing.
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