The Kosi Bay nature reserve forms part of Isimangaliso Wetland Park and offers bird lovers a paradise.

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Among crystal blue water, marshland, Raffia, wild date Palms, coastal dune forests, grasslands, wetlands, Mangrove forests, and Sycamore fig forests provide habitat for approximately 250 species of birds.

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The following species can be found:

* Rosy-throated Longclaw

* Swamp Night Jar

* Palm Nut Vulture

* Pels Fishing Owl

* African Finfoot

* African Pygmy Goose

* African Fish Eagle

* Flamingos

* Goliath and white-backed Heron

* Giant, Pied, and Purple Kingfisher

* Narina Trogon

* Blue mantled Crested Fly Catcher

* Purple banded Sunbird

Just to name a few.

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