Kosi Forest Lodge

Activities included in a one night stay would be guided canoeing on lakes and walk in the Raffia Forest. A two night stay and longer, as per one night plus a full day boat trip on the Kosi Lakes with a stop at Bhange Nek beach. Please note that all activities are weather dependant and may depend on the needs of the other guests staying at the lodge Guided canoeing The highlight of many guests stay at Kosi Forest Lodge is the canoe trip on the Kosi Lakes. Guests get the opportunity to canoe along the Sihadla channel and admire the magnificent Raffia Palms. The bird life while canoeing is very rewarding. Canoeing is always accompanied by a guide. No experience is required. Boat trips The Kosi Lakes are a series of interconnected lakes which stretch over some 18km. The best way to see the system is by boat. Full day boat trips with picnic lunch, a swim in the sea and a walk through the famous Kosi Bay fish traps are a must while staying at Kosi Forest Lodge. 

• Snorkelling - The Maputaland coast is renowned for its snorkelling. Guests at Kosi Forest Lodge have the opportunity of exploring the reefs at Kosi Mouth during our day excursions. Snorkelling is good all year round and the water is almost always crystal clear. 
• Tembe Elephant Park - Tembe Elephant Park is only a 60-minute drive from Kosi Forest Lodge. Guests can enjoy a day game viewing in this 30 000ha wilderness. There is fantastic elephant viewing from the game hides. Please do chat to our reservations office regarding the costs. 
• Turtle tracking - Turtle tracking (mid-November to mid-February) is offered in the evenings. Giant Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles make their way home having swum the length of the continent in a return journey to the beach where they were born. Research has shown that eggs are often laid within meters of where the mother emerged as a hatchling years previously. Guests are able to view these magnificent creatures meters from where she is laying. Utmost precaution is taken to ensure that she is not disturbed. 
• Open Ocean Experience - This adventure activity offers guests rare opportunities to experience the variety of marine life that live along the Elephant Coast. An exciting launch through the surf in front of the lodge takes you beyond the breakers to a world of dolphins, whales, whale sharks and snorkelling. The warm Indian Ocean supports a myriad of fish and marine life. Guests can sometimes swim with dolphins or whale sharks or snorkel with manta rays and giant turtles. Maximum 10 guests. No experience is required for this activity, but the launch through the surf can be strenuous. No children under 12 years. Adults over 65 years of age will need a medical practitioner's letter stating a competent level of fitness. This activity is limited by weather and the tides and cannot be guaranteed.