Trafalgar Marine Protected Area

The Trafalgar Marine Protected Area extends 4.8 kilometers along the coast and 500 meters into the sea between Port Edward and Margate.

Established in 1979, this conservation zone contains fossilized Cretaceous trees embedded in sandstone formations, visible during low tide periods.

Environmental education programs engage local schools in marine ecosystem studies, teaching students about coastal biodiversity and conservation methods.

Visitors can access the protected area through the village of Trafalgar or by walking through the connected Mpenjati Nature Reserve.

During sunset, numerous ghost crabs emerge from their underground dwellings onto the sandy beach to search for food in the surf zone.

GPS coordinates: -30.96109,30.30467

Latest update: April 21, 2025 14:41