|  | Situated in the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve this 16-bed wilderness lodge offers guests the unique opportunity of exploring a pristine wetland environment in guided canoes and vehicles.
- Snorkelling
- Cultural interaction
- Canoeing
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Turtle walks
- No electricity
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Kosi Forest Lodge is the only private lodge in the reserve – an unspoilt wilderness that is part of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, now internationally recognised as a World Heritage Site. The lodge offers excellent accommodation, fine cuisine and has become a firm favourite as a honeymoon destination. A massive Zulu Podberry tree is the focal point of the main lodge with the lounge, diningroom and bar all opening onto a large, wooden deck around the tree. Kosi Forest Lodge takes full advantage of Maputuland’s sultry weather with most meals served alfresco - on the deck or under large Albizia trees. A swimming pool, built into the deck, at the lake’s edge is always a welcome sight. Candles light the area at night giving it a warm, romantic ambience reminiscent of wild African adventures of long ago. | Accommodation
8 en-suite comfortable thatch and canvas rooms on wooden decks.
Accommodation options are as follows:
2 x double rooms
5 x twin rooms
1 x family suite - 2 rooms sharing a bathroom
Kosi Forest Lodge guests are accommodated in thatched bedrooms, on raised wooden decks, hidden in the sand forest. All beds have mosquito nets. Our unique open-air, reed enclosed bathrooms with the bath and shower sunk into white forest sand has been noted by our guests as one of the highlights of a visit. | Access
From Johannesburg: 7.5 hours by road or fly to Richards Bay and hire a car or we can arrange a land or air transfer
From Durban: 5 hours by road
From Richards Bay: 3 hours by road
4 x 4 Access: The last 10 km are on dune roads and can only be accessed by 4 x 4 vehicle. Guests travelling in two wheel drive will be able to park their vehicles at the Kwangwanase Police Station and be transferred by lodge vehicle. There are two transfer times daily 12h00 and 16h00. The transfers have to be booked when confirming your reservation. The transfer time is approximately 20 minutes and there is no additional charge.
Air charters are available and can land at a grass airstrip 6 km from the lodge. | Rate includes
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. | Rate excludes
Extra activities (these are an additional cost):
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. |
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