Kosi Bay Camp - accommodation in Kosi Bay, Durban, South Africa

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Kosi is a system of 4 lakes on the Africa coastline ranging from freshwater to saline that feed into the Indian ocean, unique in its people, its distinctive possessions and its ecology, the area epitomizes the unbelievable splendor of unscathed Africa at its most pristine.

This untouched paradise is one of the most mesmerizing and gorgeous of them all. Water sports are the main activity, although there are walking trails and sport fishing activities such as, surf, snorkeling, estuary, fly-fishing and deep-sea. Guided walks around the lake system can also be arranged

The local community runs a four-day Kosi trail, which includes almost the entire Kosi Lakes System. They make use of three rustic, camps for over nighting and also give a tour of turtle spotting when in season.

The Kosi people’s culture is fascinating and they are profoundly dependent on the inter tidal wealth of resources and to this day still make use of fish traps in the lakes, a system that has been handed down from generation to generation.

To avoid problems with the local community, visitors are requested to refrain from troubling the fish kraals.

Lake Nhlange is the largest in the Kosi system and has 15 campsites situated on the edge of the western shore.

The mouth and beaches are a 45-minute drive away and can only be accessed by a 4x4 vehicle. As you climb the huge coastal dunes across the fish kraal dotted lake to the sea you will witness the most spectacular views.

Beach driving is not permitted in the area under any circumstances. As most of the 'roads' in the area are sand tracks, a 4X4 is required, to fully access all the areas of the park.