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Sodwana Bay, iSimangaliso Wetland Park · Every November to January
Turtle nesting at iSimangaliso
Leatherbacks and loggerheads come ashore on empty South African beaches to lay under the summer moon.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Richards Bay or Durban for November 1 to January 31, 2027, round trips of 3 to 7 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Only permit-holding operators may drive the beach at night; book ahead.
- It is hot and humid; malaria precautions are advised for the far north.
- Richards Bay airport is about two and a half hours by road; Durban's King Shaka is about three and a half.
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