Kosi Forest Lodge a private lodge situated in the unspoilt wilderness that is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, now internationally recognised as a World Heritage Site. The 16-bed lodge offers comfortable accommodation, fine cuisine and caters for a host of estuarine, beach and wilderness activities. 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.
ACCOMMODATION TARIFF
TARIFFS
01 Sept 08
– 30 Apr 09
01 May
– 31 Aug 09
01 Sept 09
– 30 Apr 2010
01 May
– 31 Aug 2010
Kosi Forest Lodge
R 1,530
R 1,350
R 1,650
Not Available
What to do in the area
Guided canoeing Boat trips Kosi Mouth Visit Raffia Palm Forest Walk Tembe Elephant Park Turtle tracking
Facilities
Recharge Batteries YES Electricity NO Mosquito Nets YES Safe Yes at Reception Cell phone coverage Limited Malaria YES Low Risk
Distances
From Johannesburg - Approximately 7.5 - 8hrs From Johannesburg, head towards Piet Retief and then Pongola. Proceed through Pongola towards the town of Mkuze on the N2. 10kms before Mkuze turn left to Jozini - as you leave Jozini proceed over the dam wall. After 45km at a T-junction turn right towards Kwangwanase. Proceed for another 47km past Thembe Elephant Park towards KwaNgwanase (Manguzi).
For non 4x4 guests :- Drive into KwaNgwanase (Manguzi ), through the town and when nearing the end, look out for the Total Garage on your left handside. Once you arrive at this service station, there will be a Kosi Forest Lodge representative waiting to meet you. PLEASE PRE-BOOK WHICH PICK UP TIME YOU REQUIRE 12h00 OR 16h00.
4x4 guests:- can proceed directly to the lodge. Just before the town of KwaNgwanase/ Manguzi, turn right onto the D1843 (look out for the police station emblem and the big tele-commucations tower further up from the corner) - then follow the signs straight through to the lodge (9km's).
From Durban Approximately 5 hours From Durban, proceed on the N2 North out of Durban bypassing Richards Bay, Empangeni and Mtubatuba and head towards the town of Hluhluwe. Turn off the N2 towards Hluhluwe, proceeding through the town until you reach the last traffic circle. Turn left towards Mbazwane/Sodwana Bay and proceed for 0.7 km and turn right again towards Sodwana Bay/Mbazwane. Shortly after turning right you will cross over a railway line. Proceed for 87 km bypassing Mbazwane on your right. Proceed straight through the circles following the signs to Coastal Forest Reserve and pass. Proceed for 46km km after Mbazwane (passing the Mseleni turn-off) and turn right at the circle Kosi Bay / KwaNgwanase sign.
For non 4x4 guests :- Drive into KwaNgwanase (Manguzi ), through the town and near the end, look out for the Total Garage on your left handside. Once you arrive at this service station, there will be a Kosi Forest Lodge representative waiting to meet you. PLEASE PRE-BOOK WHICH PICK UP TIME YOU REQUIRE 12h00 OR 16h00.
4x4 guests:- can proceed directly to the lodge. Nearing KwaNgwanase, turn right onto the D1843 (look out for the police station emblem and the big telecommucations tower further up from the corner) - then follow the signs straight through to the lodge(9km's).
