Kosi Bay is the name given to the area in KwaZulu-Natal that consists of numerous conjoined lakes and estuaries. It lies on the Indian Ocean coastline. The interlinked lakes altogether form a UNESCO World Heritage Site (iSimangaliso Wetland Park). Kosi Bay, due to its luscious habitats, provides a home to many different varieties of plant and animal life, and the most exquisite bird species make Kosi Bay their home as well.
Kosi Bay offers intriguing sights and attractions that can be categorised into scenery, flora and fauna. The sheer beauty of the area is almost unrivalled, with landscapes such as marshes and mangroves unlike any other in South Africa. With lovely beaches as well, Kosi Bay provides a unique experience for any traveller. Kosi Bay also plays host to many unseen and exquisite bird species, making the area ideal for birders.
The history of Kosi Bay dates back some 1000 years, when the area was controlled by the ancient Tsonga people, an African tribe who used the area for their fish traps.
