Kosi Bay Places of Interest (original) (raw)
Attractions IN Kosi Bay
Beaches
Elephant Coast Beaches
Visiting the beaches of the Elephant Coast is an experience in itself. Pairing it with visits to world-acclaimed spots like the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park make your time on the South African shores even more magnificent ...
Forests
Giant Raffia Forest
Kosi Bay lies in the north-eastern corner of KwaZulu-Natal, almost on the border with Mozambique. It might be called a �bay�, but Kosi Bay is, in fact, four interconnected lakes running north to south behind a huge sand ...
Nature Reserves
Kosi Bay Nature Reserve
The Kosi Bay Nature Reserve is situated on the coast in the northern part of KwaZulu Natal and surrounds the Kosi Bay lake system. The system consists of four lakes and a series of inter-connecting channels which drain via a sandy estuary into the Indian ...
Attractions AROUND Kosi Bay
Nature Reserves
Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park
The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park was declared South Africa's first Natural World Heritage Site on 1 December 1999. It is considered South Africa's third largest park and extends from Mapelane (Cape St. Lucia) in the South, to Kozi Bay in the North. The ...
Marine Protected Areas
iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area
iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area protects the world's southern-most coral reefs, considered one of the most important breeding sites for leatherback and loggerhead turtles. These reefs are home to around 1 200 species of fish, 43 different types of ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Game Reserves / Lakes / Dams / National Parks / Nature Reserves / World Heritage Sites
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Now known as the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, St Lucia Wetland Park lies on the north eastern edge of KwaZulu-Natal. The incredibly beautiful series of beaches, coral reefs, lakes, swamps, wetlands, woodlands, coastal forests and grasslands that stretch ...
Lakes / Dams / Nature Reserves
Lake Sibaya
Lake Sibaya is the largest fresh water lake in South Africa with a surface area of 77 km� and an average depth of 13 m. The lake was previously connected to the sea and with the closure of the estuary, numerous invertebrates and vertebrates were trapped ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Lakes / Dams / National Parks
Maputaland Marine Reserve
The Maputaland Marine Reserve lies within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, known as one of the 'jewels' of South Africa's coastline and a UNESCO declared World Heritage Site, is an incredible assimilation of beaches, coral reefs, wetlands, swamps, lakes, ...
Game Reserves / National Parks
Tembe Elephant National Park
The largest African elephants in the world, along with rhino, buffalo, leopard, hippo and antelope species in a 300km� park on the South Africa / Mozambique border. Excellent birding opportunities exist and scuba diving on the nearby Tongoland reefs ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Zululand Birding Route
KwaZulu-Natal is a world-famous birding venue, its forests, grasslands, mountains, wetlands, bushveld and estuarine, coastline and open ocean habitats a feast of diverse birding. The coastal province is divided into two main birding ...
... and a little further afield
Mountain Passes
Cecil Mack's Pass
Cecil Mack's Pass is one of the most remote border crossings in South Africa. It lies in the Lebombo Mountains on the boundary between KwaZulu-Natal and Swaziland. Officially it has been closed since flood damage washed almost all of the pass away in ...
National Parks / Lakes / Dams / Nature Reserves
Charters Creek
Charters Creek lies on the Western Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park on KwaZulu Natal's Elephant Coast. This section is a recent addition to the St Lucia collection, opening to the general public only in December 2013. Before that only a few ...
Nature Reserves
Enseleni Nature Reserve
The Enseleni Nature Reserve is a small reserve of 293 hectares lying just inland from the town of Richards Bay, almost midway between Empangeni and Richards Bay. Obviously it is a popular day's outing for visitors to the area, and the coastal grasslands ...
Game Reserves / Game Farms / Game Parks
Falaza Wildlife Park
Falaza is aptly named after a war veteran of King Cetshwaya's Zulu Impi (1873-1883), who, over a century ago fought against the British forces at the famous battle of Isandlwana. His village, built on the fertile banks of the Mzinene river, was known by ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
False Bay Park
Birders regard False Bay Park as one of the better places to spot African broadbills. Use the designated trails to find an area of forest that has an open understorey but closed canopy for best opportunity. And you can also see one of the country's few ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Futululu Park
Futululu Park is just outside the town of St Lucia; a lesser known birding spot on the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal. It lies within the Dukuduku Forest that falls within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Futululu caters mostly for groups of school children ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Miscellaneous
Isiphaphalazi Butterfly Dome
In the butterfly dome, live indigenous butterfly species are shown within their natural environment, inviting tourists and locals to see and be a part of this habitat in an up-close way. The plants on which they thrive and those that they need to survive ...
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Kuleni Game Park
Kuleni Game Park is the product of many years or careful thought and planning. It's a warm and friendly place, created in the wild to give a feeling of safety and togetherness with the wildlife and the beautiful environment. Peace, freedom and a sense of ...
Lakes / Dams
Lake Mavuya
Lake Mavuya is a large wetland and lake region on KwaZulu-Natal's north coast, just south of the Futululu forest and park. It is owned by Sappi, who bought the estate in 1989. However, whilst it remains managed by the forestry company, a large portion of ...
Nature Reserves
Mapelane Nature Reserve
Mapelane Nature Reserve is the southernmost reserve within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The Mapelane Nature Reserve is situated on the south bank of the Umfolozi River where it enters the sea, opposite the little village of St Lucia. The reserve is an ...
Kosi Bay as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Hluhluwe, Ingwavuma, Jozini, Kuleni Game Park, Lake Sibaya, Mabibi, Manguzi, Mkuze, Mkuze Game Reserve, Mtubatuba, Ndumo, Sodwana Bay, St Lucia
Staying Overnight
Game Lodge
Kosi Forest Lodge
Kosi Forest Lodge is the only private lodge in the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve - an unspoilt wilderness that is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park...
Guest House
Chinderera Eco Lodge
Situated in Kosi Bay, Chinderera Eco Lodge offers two private luxury eco-units which sleep either two or four guests on a full board basis. The u...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Kosi Moon Bed and Breakfast
Kosi Moon Bed & Breakfast offers comfortable accommodation in the lovely area of Manguzi, near Kosi Bay. Rooms are offered on a bed only basis, a...
Game Lodge
Royal Thonga Safari Lodge
The lodge is designed to emulate the local Tonga building style and each of the fourteen chalets are uniquely positioned to offer guests total pr...
Self Catering
Kingfisher Bush Lodge
Kingfisher Bush Lodge is situated close to the well known Kosi Bay lake system. We offer self catering tented accommodation in either Luxury Tent...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
Lodge Umusa
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 is a pe...
Guest House
Utshwayelo Kosi Mouth Lodge
Nestled in the most north-eastern corner of South Africa lies Utshwayelo Kosi Mouth Lodge. The lodge offers superb Kosi Bay accommodation and is ...
Guest House / Self Catering
Kosi Bay Casitas
Located in Kosi Bay, Kosi Bay Casitas offers accommodation for up to 53 guests. Here guests are near to a variety of attractions and activities i...