Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, Northern Region, Kwazulu Natal

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. Boat cruises through the 18km lake system and estuarine waterways,finishing off with swimming at nearby Bhanga Nek, birding walks through the ancient Raffia Forest and interaction with the local Thonga people and their historic culture.

Kosi Forest Lodge offers 8 en-suite comfortable thatch and canvas rooms set on wooden decks. There are 2 double rooms, 5 twin rooms and 1 family suite - 2 interconnecting rooms sharing a bathroom. 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 their visit. 

KKosi Forest Lodge is located in a low risk malaria area and we recommend that you consult your medical practitioner for anti-malaria prophylactic. The best insurance is the preventative kind: avoid being bitten by using mosquito repellent liberally.

Incorporated into the Isimangaliso (formerly Greater St Lucia), an internationally recognized World Heritage Site, this lodge borders the Kosi Lake system and is a short drive to the nearby town of Manguzi (KwaNgwanase).

Kosi Bay Nature Reserve is home to the Palm Nut Vulture and Pel’s Fishing Owl, the area can be explored by keen birders at their leisure. Kosi Forest Lodge guests are accommodated in thatched bedrooms, on raised wooden decks, hidden in the sand forest.

Daily tariffs are per person per night sharing and are fully inclusive of accommodation, 3 meals per day, teas and the following activities:
One night stay :Guided canoeing on lakes and walk in the Raffia Forest
Two night stay & longer : As per one night plus full day excursion including: boat trip on Kosi Lakes, snorkeling & swimming at Bhange Nek beach & picnic lunch.