In the far North Eastern corner of KwaZulu-Natal lies one of natures last frontiers – Kosi Bay part of the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park – the first natural World Heritage Site in South Africa to be accorded this distinction. Unique in its people, resources, ecology, culture Kosi Bay epitomises the incredible splendour of untouched Africa at its most pristine.

Kosi Bay often described as the last outpost of untouched African paradise, pristine beauty as God had originally created. Age old traditions passed down by generations of tribal existence still continue to this day in untainted originality. Ancient fishing kraals erected and tendered by the resourceful Tonga people provide sustainable catches that do not deplete the fish population. Kosi Bay was described by one of the first scientists to explore this region as “A wonderful aquarium and the most gorgeous aviary”. Kosi Bay’s pristine wealth of beauty and natural resources has to be seen with the physical eye to be fully appreciated.

Snorkeling in the channel at the mouth of the estuary, with its kaleidoscope of tropical fish is a wonderful way of getting through another day in paradise. Over 200 species of tropical fish have been identified here. Surf angling from unspoiled beaches, boat fishing on the lakes, or silent rhythmic fly-fishing from the rocks and banks. Lake Makhawulani’s tidal ebb and flow brings fish into the estuary on every high tide. Kosi Bay is a system of 4 lakes ranging from freshwater to saline that feed into the ocean

Forest of raffia palm, Raphia australis. Kosi Bay is the only location in South Africa where this species occurs naturally. Its leaves, up to 18m long, are the largest in the plant kingdom.

Kosi Bay Lodge set in this tropical paradise – your base for explorative adventures.

Experience the unique unspoiled paradise of Kosi Bay Lodge in St. Lucia Wetland Park South Africa