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About Kosi Bay Nature Reserve

Situated in the northernmost section of the stunning iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Kosi Bay Nature Reserve is a wonderful sub-tropical wilderness escape.

Four interconnected lakes and an estuary link up to the ocean, offering a playground for canoeing, boat trips, snorkelling, hiking, bird watching and horse riding. The Kosi lake system is home to numerous birds and animals including hippos and crocs.

Humpback whales are regularly seen from the beach on their migration to calve in Mozambique. During December and January loggerhead and leatherback turtles labour up the sandy beaches to lay their eggs.

Community run trails offer a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture as well as an experience of the natural beauty of the area. The traditional fishing reed traps are definitely worth a visit. These structures have been handed down from father to son for hundreds of years. If you hook up with a local Tonga fisherman you could try and catch a few fish with their traps.

Access to Kosi Bay mouth and beach is a 45-minute drive requiring a 4WD vehicle. The route provides spectacular views across the fish trap dotted lake to the ocean from the top of the high coastal dunes.

NOTE:
Kosi Bay is in a malaria region. If you are planning to travel to iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Kosi Bay please consult your doctor or travel clinic for advice and refer to our article on malaria.

Things to do in Kosi Bay

Accommodation near Kosi Bay Nature Reserve

Lodge Umusa

Sleeps 18 in 4 rooms

Lodge Umusa offers charming, eco-friendly chalets that can be booked on a self-catering or bed-and-breakfast basis. Our lodge in Kosi Bay...
R640
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Thembe Eco Lodge

14 Reviews
Sleeps 84 in 17 rooms

Thembe Eco Lodge is situated on a hillside overlooking the Kwa-Mazambane Reserve in the northern most region of the Maputaland Wetlands of...
R240
Avg per night for 2 guests

Kingfisher Bush Lodge

9 Reviews
Sleeps 30 in 11 rooms

The Kingfisher Bush Lodge is located in Kosi Bay, South Africa, as part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The...
R500
Avg per night

Shukihawu Lodge

4 Reviews
Sleeps 50 in 23 rooms

Hello and welcome. Bonjour et bienvenue. Sawubona futhi wamukelekile. Shukihawu B&B and Lodge is a friendly and efficient family-run bed...
R396
Avg per night for 2 guests

Chinderera Eco-Lodge

2 Reviews
Sleeps 6 in 2 rooms

This is a boutique Eco-lodge, situated 10km from the Mozambique border, on the edge of the world heritage site, Isimangaliso wetland park....
R4100
Avg per night for 2 guests

Kosi Moon Bed and Breakfast

10 Reviews
Sleeps 4 in 2 rooms

Kosi Moon B&B is located in the Kosi Bay area, just outside the little town of Manguzi,...
R400
Avg per night for 2 guests

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Kosi Bay Nature Reserve is 3.8km from the centre of Kosi Bay , the nearest airport 116.1km (Maputo International Airport).
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling

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