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    Kosi Forest Lodge

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal

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    Overview

    Situated in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, an internationally recognized World Heritage Site, this 16-bed wilderness lodge offers guests the unique opportunity of exploring a pristine wetland environment in guided canoes and vehicles. Activities include boat cruises through the 18km lake system and estuarine waterways, swimming at the nearby, isolated Bhanga Nek beach, birding walks through the ancient Raffia Forest, cultural visits to Tsonga communities and taking a short trip to the Kosi Mouth for an excellent snorkelling experience.

    Home to the Palm Nut Vulture and Pel’s Fishing Owl, the area can be explored by keen birders at their leisure. Guests are accommodated in thatched bedrooms, on raised wooden decks, hidden in the sand forest with romantic outside bathrooms set under the lush leafy canopy.  The lodge’s services are run off a generator.  There are limited lights in the rooms and bathroom areas.  There is no internet connection.  There is a phone at reception and limited cell phone coverage.

    The Kosi Bay Nature Reserve comprises of four lakes linked by a network of channels. The Kosi estuary offers extraordinary snorkelling opportunities and is one of the world’s top fly-fishing destinations. Traditional fishing practices dating back 700 years are still passed down from one generation to the next by the locals. This is the only place where all South Africa’s mangrove species and the only stand of naturally occurring Raffia palms occur.

     Explore the pristine wetland environment by vehicle, guided canoes and boats and be rewarded by an abundance of birdlife, exciting animal sightings and breathtakingly peaceful scenery. You can also choose to enjoy your privacy, relax by the pool or go on a raffia forest walk. No matter what you do, you’re guaranteed an ‘away from it all' experience that will bring you back in touch with nature.

    About iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park is South Africa's very first World Heritage site since 1999 (Unesco), it is also the third largest protected area in South Africa.

    Situated in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, this Wetland Park covers an incredible 332,000 hectares. It’s a place of wonder, miracles and wildlife. The largest Estuarine system in Africa (St Lucia Estuary) 526 bird species and the second highest vegetated sand dunes are just some of the incredible sightings that await you while in iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park covers 10 unique destinations namely, Kosi Bay, Coastal Forest, Lake Sibaya, Sodwana, Mkuze Game Reserve, False Bay, Western Shores & Charters Creek, Lake St Lucia, Eastern Shores & Cape Vidal and Mphelane.

    It’s without a doubt a wildlife paradise.

    Reserve
    • Name
      iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal
    • Size
      332,000 hectares
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Big 5
    • Malaria area
    • Fans
    • Outside Shower
    • Wi-Fi
    • Pool
    • Camp Unfenced
    • Childminders
    • Limited Cellphone Signal
    • Off Road
    • Bush Walks
    • Kiddies Activities
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    • KwaZulu-Natal
    Why We Love It
    • A private lodge situated in the unspoilt wilderness that is part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, now internationally recognised as a World Heritage Site
    • Located in a tranquil sand forest, the lodge offers comfortable accommodation, excellent cuisine and is the perfect base from which to explore this rare ecosystem
    • With no electricity at the camp Candles light the area at night giving it a warm, romantic ambience reminiscent of wild African adventures of long ago
    Good to know
    • Specialised coffees will be charged at an additional cost
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    • 8 Canvas

      Thatched Forest Rooms

    • Setting: In an indigenous forest
    Activities
    • Full Day Boat Trip
    • Full Day Kosi Mouth Visit
    • Turtle Tracking, from 15 Nov – 15 Jan of every year
    Children

    All ages welcome

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    Rates
    • Per person per night sharing
    • From
      R 3,016
    • Rules
      Book within 7 days of travel
    • Normal selling rate
      R 4,640
    • Save up to
      Save 35%
    • Validity Date
      Valid from 1 September 2025 until 30 April 2026
    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Accommodation in a Forest Room
    • All Meals
    • A Guided Canoe Trip
    • Guided Walk in Raffia Forest

    Last Minute 14 day rates and special advance rates are available on request - click here to contact us

    Closest Airport

    Richards Bay Airport

    Drive Time

    3.5 hours from Richards Bay

    6 hours from Durban

    7 hours from Johannesburg

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    Reserve
    • Name
      iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal
    • Size
      332,000 hectares
    Location
    • Kosi Forest Lodge, Nsukumbili, South Africa

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    • KwaZulu-Natal
    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All accommodation will be subject to availability
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
    • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
    • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Important Notes
    • If you have a 4x4 you can drive to the lodge. If not, you will need to book a transfer at an additional cost
    • Park Fees apply, which will be added to your invoice at the lodge. Rates are subject to change without prior notice:
    • R 79 per adult per stay / R 39 per child (4-12 years) per stay and R 79 per 4x4 vehicle, valid 01 August 2024 to 30 June 2025
    • Isibindi Foundation Levy per person per night applies from 13 years and older and is payable at the lodge directly (Subject to change without prior notice)
    • R 110 per person per night from 01 August 2024 to 30 June 2025

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