








- Isimangaliso Wetland Park
- Bathrooms
- Water-based activities
- Canoeing
- Fishing and birding
- Lodge type Safari Lodge
- Location; Zululand
- Lodge size; 9 rooms
- Recommended stay; 2-5 nights
Kosi Forest Lodge is situated in an unspoilt wilderness that is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, now internationally recognised as a World Heritage Site on the banks of the beautiful Lake Shengeza
Explore this unique ecosystem by guided canoe, boat trip on the lakes, raffia forest walks or day excursion to nearby coastal beaches. Discover one of South Africa's best ecotourist destinations.
The lodge is a 6 hours drive from Durban and 3 hours from Richards Bay Airport.
Eight thatched tented bush suites are raised off the forest floor all positioned under a canopy of Zululand forest.
All suites offer very comfortable bedding draped with mosquito nettings, a dressing room and wooden deck. The en-suite bathrooms are of an open-air nature while being enclosed by a reed boma, truly romantic.
A honeymoon suite is available and is set away from the other suite for the ultimate in privacy.
Excellent cuisine accompanied by good wines all served up under the shade of the surrounding forest, picnic lunches and boma styled buffets.
The central guest area offers guests a lounge, dining room and bar that all open up onto a large wooden deck with an attached swimming pool.
At night the whole lodge is lit up being lanterns creating a magical atmosphere. There is no electricity although a generator does run at set hours for the charging of cameras, phones or other items.
- Guided canoeing
- Snorkelling
- Fishing
- Birding
- Boat trips
- Kosi Mouth Visit
- Raffia Palm Forest Walks
- Fish traps of Kosi Bay
- Tembe Elephant Park (one hour drive from lodge)
- Turtle tracking (15 November to 15 January)
Families with children of all ages are welcome. Please note though that this is a low-risk Malaria area and crocodiles are found in the waterways.
Rates from R2 700.00 pp
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Teas and coffees
- Guided canoeing
- Guided Raffia Forest walks
- Return 4×4 transfers from Manguzi at scheduled times
- Transfers
- Park fees
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Insurance
- Full day boat trip
- Kosi Bay Mouth 4×4 excursion
- Per person per night sharing (pp)
- Rates are in South African Rands
- *Rates may vary according to season
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