BIODIVERSITY KNOWLEDGE
LIVING HERITAGE
Key Habitats
From the Indian Ocean coast to the Drakensberg peaks, KwaZulu-Natal harbours extraordinary habitat diversity.
WHO WE ARE
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is committed to conserving the province's rich biodiversity while offering world-class ecotourism experiences. As custodians of protected areas, we ensure nature thrives for generations to come.
KwaZulu-Natal is one of South Africa's most biologically diverse provinces. Its landscapes range from subtropical coastal plains along the Indian Ocean to the alpine peaks of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg, and from dense indigenous forests to expansive savanna and wetland systems. This diversity of habitats supports an extraordinary array of plant and animal life, including many species found nowhere else on Earth.
The province lies within the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany biodiversity hotspot, one of only 36 such regions globally. It encompasses three UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and Sibudu Cave — and over 130 formally protected areas managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.
EXPLORE BIODIVERSITY
Our Focus Areas
Discover more about KwaZulu-Natal's biodiversity programmes and plans.
HABITATS OF KZN
Habitat Types
01
Indian Ocean Coastal Belt
Beaches, dunes, coastal forests, rocky shores, and estuarine nurseries supporting nesting sea turtles, seabirds, and vital fisheries.
02
Drakensberg Mountains
High-altitude grasslands, cliffs, and montane forests forming a UNESCO World Heritage Site and vital water source for the region.
03
Grasslands & Wetlands
Midlands grasslands regulating water and sequestering carbon, alongside rivers and freshwater systems supporting aquatic biodiversity.
DID YOU KNOW?
Habitat Facts
Habitat Types
+5
major habitat groups across KwaZulu-Natal's diverse landscapes
Protected Areas
+130
formally protected areas managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
World Heritage Sites
3
UNESCO World Heritage Sites within KwaZulu-Natal
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We are here to answer your questions, provide more information, and explore potential partnerships. Don't hesitate to get in touch:
- Address
- 1 Peter Brown Drive, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
- Phone
- +27 (0) 33 845 1999
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