Kosi Bay

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caption = Map of South Africa
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locator_y = 128
location = KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
nearest_city = Durban, South Africa
lat_degrees = 27
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lat_seconds = 0
lat_direction = S
long_degrees = 32
long_minutes = 50
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long_direction = E
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governing_body = Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

Kosi Bay is a series of four interlinked lakes in the Maputuland area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

The lakes form part of the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

in only an hour or so. It is one of the quietest beaches in South Africa.

Bird species in the area include the Palm-nut Vulture, White-backed Night-heron, and the kingfisher. Duiker, hippopotamus and crocodiles are also present, and loggerhead and leatherback sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach.

External links

* [http://www.kznwildlife.com/kosibay_dest.htm Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife - Kosi Bay]
* [http://www.maputaland.net A portal site for tourism in the Kosi Bay area]
* [http://www.zulunet.co.za/kfl/ Kosi Forest Lodge]

References

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title = Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal
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publisher = SA-Venues.com
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url =http://www.sa-venues.com/game-reserves/kzn_kosibay.htm
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accessdate = 2007-05-06