Cape Vidal – KZN Wildlife

Cape Vidal is renowned for its sport fishing and snorkelling. The bay has a designated launch site for skiboats. It is sheltered and superb for snorkelling at a low tide.

Cape Vidal is situated north-east of St Lucia and falls within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (St Lucia Marine Reserve). Wildlife, especially birds are abundant and self-guided trails enable visitors to see some of the surrounding wetlands and Lake Bhangazi. Cape Vidal also boasts access to the eastern shores of Lake St Lucia where there is a variety of game including reedbuck, other antelope, hippos, crocodiles and buffalo, spectacular water, forest and grassland birds and the wonderful Indian Ocean shore line with its startling array of marine animals.

The marine habitat is the route used by humpback whales on their northerly migration to Mozambique to calve. Other large fish include migratory marlin, sailfish and dolphins. In December the loggerheads and leatherback turtles come onto the beach to lay eggs.

Cape Vidal, Sodwana Bay, uMkhuze, Kosi Bay, False Bay and Maphelane are part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site managed by an independent body known as iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority.

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4-Bed Log Cabins

These units have two bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a dinette/lounge. All cabins are self-catering and fully equipped

6-Bed Log Cabins

These units have three bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a dinette/lounge. All cabins are self-catering and fully equipped.

8-Bed Bhangazi Lodge

The Lodge is situated on the western shores of Lake Bhangazi and is 10 km from the resort. Consists of 4 two-bedded en-suites bedrooms, joined by boardwalks to a fully equipped kitchen and open plan living area.

14-Bed Group Cabin (Bhangazi - Nyala)

Located 4km from reception. Very rustic accommodation suitable for fisherman. Self-catering with kitchen, lounge, and dining area.

20-Bed Group Cabin (Bhangazi - Barracuda)

Located 4km from reception. Very rustic accommodation suitable for fisherman. Self-catering with kitchen, lounge, and dining area.

Campsites

Camping can be booked directly with the resort at camping.capevidal@kznwildlife.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Activities:
  • Cape Vidal offers several forms of relaxation. The area has become well known for its excellent ski-boat fishing.
  • Surf fishing is also rewarding. Scuba diving is not permitted, but there is a safe but unprotected bathing area which is sheltered from the sea by a reef.
  • There are no self-guided trails at Cape Vidal, however game viewing along the many tourist roads can be rewarding.
  • Six loop roads off the main St Lucia to Cape Vidal Road provide excellent game viewing and bird watching.
Malaria Notice:

Malaria precautions are advised, please consultant with a travel clinic and/or medical doctor before entering the area.

Gate Times:

The entrance gate, managed by the iSimangaliso Wetland Authority, is the control point of the game reserve and once closed, will not reopen for visitors who are late. No vehicles are allowed on the reserve roads between 19:00 - 05:00 in summer and 18:00 - 06:00 in winter.

Nearby Attractions:
  • Cape Vidal falls within the southern part of the St Lucia Marine Reserve section of iSimangaliso. This reserve extends from 1 km south of Cape Vidal to the Mozambique border and three nautical miles out to sea.
  • Cape Vidal falls within the southern portion of the St Lucia Marine Reserve and visitors should remember that a special set of conditions apply to this reserve.
Animals:
  • No pets are allowed into the reserve.
  • Feeding of any wild animals are not allowed, especially monkeys. This results in the loss of their natural wariness of humans. They soon learn to take any food they can find and become bold, aggressive, and dangerous. For your safety and theirs, ensure that all food or edible refuse is kept out of sight.
Vehicles:
  • Power-boat skippers are required to be in possession of a valid skipper’s licence.
  • Motorcycles are not permitted in the reserve.
  • No vehicles may be driven on the bathing beach except for the purpose of ski-boat launching. Four jet skis may be launched per day for fishing purposes only.

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