Lake Msingazi, also spelled Mzingazi, is a large freshwater lake covering approximately 970 hectares that serves as the primary water supply for the city of Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal. The lake extends from suburban areas into tribal lands in a northeast direction. Its perimeter is characterized by a mix of natural habitats, including climax dune forest, sand forest, grasslands, wetlands, and marshes. The immediate lake edge is largely covered by swamp forest, papyrus, and phragmites reed beds. The lake is a well-liked destination for birdwatching, with species such as Wattle-eyed Flycatcher, Narina Trogon, Green Coucal, Scaly-throated Honeyguide, and various flycatchers being regularly sighted in the flanking forests. Excellent views over the lake can be obtained along the private road connecting the Meerensee suburb with the Arboretum. A track heading in a westerly direction leads to the lake's edge, providing an access point. The Mzingazi Golf Estate is situated on the strip of land between the lake and the Indian Ocean, and the course is occasionally visited by hippos from the area. There are no formally protected areas around most of its perimeter, with the exception of a proposed conservation area stretching from the Richards Bay Sharks Board base station to Ferelli Alley along the lake edge and to the John Ross highway in the south.