Port Shepstone is located on the southeast coast of South Africa and in close proximity to several national parks. The closest, Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve, is about 21 kilometers inland. For an ideal safari experience, however, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, known for its rhino conservation efforts, is a longer drive of about 233 kilometers north. Another option is iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, about 280 kilometers northeast of Port Shepstone.