South Africa: Kosi Bay Map

Kosi Bay is one of the most beautiful and remote places on the KwaZulu Natal east coast. Well-loved by anglers, divers and holidaymakers, it is situated close to the border of Mozambique.

A number of lakes and streams enter the sea at Kosi Bay and the region is famous for numerous pristine beaches. Much of the area is protected within the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve and it is possible to go on several lovely hikes.

Kosi Bay is known for its vegetation – fig and raffia palm forests as well as mangrove swamps. Animals like antelope and hippos inhabit the drier places and Zambezi sharks and crocodiles the lake systems. There are over 250 bird species and the highly endangered leatherback turtle can also be seen here.