Manguzi, Elephant Coast
In the rural heartlands of KwaZulu-Natal, bordered by Mozambique and Swaziland is the Umkhanyakude District Municipality. This district is home to Manguzi, which is also known as kwaNgwanase, and was formerly the town of Kosi Bay. This part of South Africa is known for its subtropical climate and the abundance of beautiful vistas.
Manguzi is only about 15 kilometres from the border of Mozambique.
The community here is rural, but the little town is equipped with schools and a hospital, which provide the locals with their basic needs. It occupies only 5.6 square kilometres and is home to about 5 600 people.
Being close to the water means that this is an ideal spot for nature-lovers and watersports enthusiasts to visit. Swim, snorkel or explore the extensive beaches under the warm African sunshine.
Manguzi is peaceful and unspoilt, giving visitors an authentic taste of South Africa’s beauty. It is also known for its relaxed atmosphere and the friendly locals, which give it added appeal.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Kingfisher Bush Lodge
Kingfisher Bush Lodge is situated close to the well known Kosi Bay lake system. We offer self catering tented accommodation in either Luxury Tent...
Kosi Forest Lodge
Kosi Forest Lodge is the only private lodge in the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve - an unspoilt wilderness that is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park...
Thonga Beach Lodge
This intimate, luxury 24 bed lodge is nestled on the pristine coast of Maputaland, within the Isimangaliso Park. It's the ideal place to explore ...
Kosi Bay Casitas
Located in Kosi Bay, Kosi Bay Casitas offers accommodation for up to 53 guests. Here guests are near to a variety of attractions and activities i...
Royal Thonga Safari Lodge
The lodge is designed to emulate the local Tonga building style and each of the fourteen chalets are uniquely positioned to offer guests total pr...
Kosi Moon Bed and Breakfast
Kosi Moon Bed & Breakfast offers comfortable accommodation in the lovely area of Manguzi, near Kosi Bay. Rooms are offered on a bed only basis, a...
Noteworthy attractions
Kosi Bay Nature Reserve
The Kosi Bay Nature Reserve is situated on the coast in the northern part of KwaZulu Natal and surrounds the Kosi Bay lake system. The system con...
Lake Sibaya
Lake Sibaya is the largest fresh water lake in South Africa with a surface area of 77 km˛ and an average depth of 13 m. The lake was previously c...
Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park
The Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park was declared South Africa's first Natural World Heritage Site on 1 December 1999. It is considered South Afric...
Mapelane Nature Reserve
Mapelane Nature Reserve is the southernmost reserve within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The Mapelane Nature Reserve is situated on the south ba...
Ndumo Game Reserve
Ndumo Game Reserve (adjacent to the Tembe Elephant Park) is a small but impressive game reserve. Proclaimed in 1924 Ndumo Game Reserve is one of ...
Sodwana Bay National Park
The small Sodwana Bay National Park consists of a narrow coastal strip of forest covered sand dunes. Sodwana Bay National Park was proclaimed in ...
Tembe Elephant National Park
The largest African elephants in the world, along with rhino, buffalo, leopard, hippo and antelope species in a 300km˛ park on the South Africa /...
Enseleni Nature Reserve
The Enseleni Nature Reserve is a small reserve of 293 hectares lying just inland from the town of Richards Bay, almost midway between Empangeni a...
Maputaland Marine Reserve
The Maputaland Marine Reserve lies within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, known as one of the 'jewels' of South Africa's coastline and a UNESCO de...
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