KOSI BAY NATURE RESERVE - ACTIVITIES

 
Fishing - The reserve is extremely popular among the angling fraternity. Fishing takes place from boats as shore angling is only permitted from within the campsite area. It is essential that fisherman provide their own boats and must obtain a fishing permit. Fly fishing is becoming more popular among the anglers and "Tag and release" is encouraged.

Please Note that the Kosi lakes are natural systems whick contain large populations of hippos and crocodiles. Fishermen need to be aware of these animals as they move around the system in their boats. Hippos usually spend the daytime in groups in the water and feed at night on the lush grasslands that surround the lakes. Potential confrontations occur with visitors as the hippos move to their grazing grounds at dusk and return to the water at dawn. Fishermen should be especially cautious when negotiating the narrow channels between lakes at these times. Please refrain from speedind in the channels.

Ice, books and cooldrinks are available at the Reception office.
Monthly and annual Licences to catch or obtain bait are available from the Kosi Bay Receptiuon Office
Rhino Club Gold Cards are also available from Reception.

Snorkelling - The reserve offers a unique snorkelling experience with a reef situated inside the mouth of the Kosi system. One needs to drive to the mouth, (4X4 vehicles only,) or walk with a trail guide ± 12 km. At low tide one can walk across the estuary mouth to this wonderful snorkelling site which is demarcated as a sanctuary and fishing and spear-fishing are not allowed. The best time to snorkel is at the start of the incoming tide which brings clean sea water. Shore fishing is popular off the beach or in the estuary