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  • 8 Comfortable Luxury Suites
  • Kwazulu-Natal Nature Reserves
  • True african big five safari
  • Award winning & excellent rated

Kosi Forest Lodge is an intimate rustic 4-star lodge situated under a canopy of magnificent trees within a tranquil sand forest alongside the Kosi Lakes System, an unspoilt wilderness area that is part of the iSimangaliso World Heritage Park. This 20 bed lodge offers comfortable accommodation in wooden, canvas & thatch cabins, great home cooking and caters for a host of estuarine, beach and wilderness activities.

A lovely sweeping pool overlooks Lake Shengeza where one can relax on the viewing deck in the shade of Umdoni trees while watching hippos & flamingoes in the lake.

Daily guided canoe trips and walks through ancient Raffia Palm Forests are offered at no additional cost. Additional activities are a boat trip exploring this unique system of lakes and channels where one can see hippo, crocodile, rare birds like the Pels Fishing Owl and Palm Nut Vulture, included in this day trip is a picnic on the unspoilt shores of Bhanga Nek beach. Another additional activity is to join a 4×4 excursion to Kosi Bay Mouth viewing ancient Thonga Fish Traps and exceptional snorkelling in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Discover one of South Africa’s best ecotourism destinations.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Home to about 250 species of bird;
  • A lovely sweeping pool overlooks Lake Shengeza;
  • Discover one of South Africa’s best ecotourist destinations;
  • 20 bed lodge offers comfortable accommodation in wooden;
  • Set in a magnificent sand forest, right on the banks of the Kosi Lake;
  • Daily guided canoe trips and walks through ancient Raffia Palm Forest.

Facilities

General

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Dining area
  • Meals on request
  • Boma
  • Lounge
  • Pool
  • View deck
  • Gift shop
  • Credit Card
  • Eco Friendly
  • Secure Parking

Rooms

Room typeFeaturesRates
Forest Room
Forest Room
Forest Room

Available: 2 Rooms/4 Rooms

Unit Sleeps: 2 adults

Check-in: From 12:00 PM

Check-out: To 10:00 AM

Show Room Info
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Lounge
  • Balcony / Deck
  • En-Suite
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Outside Shower
  • Mosquito Nets
  • Safe
  • More

    FROM $124

    TO $214

    Per person per night sharing

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    Family Room
    Family Room
    Family Room

    Available: 2 Rooms

    Unit Sleeps: 4 guests

    Check-in: From 12:00 PM

    Check-out: To 10:00 AM

    Show Room Info
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Lounge
  • Balcony / Deck
  • En-Suite
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Outside Shower
  • Mosquito Nets
  • Safe
  • More

    FROM $124

    TO $214

    Per person per night sharing

    Enquire Now What's Included

    Activities

    Bird Watching, expect one-of-a-kind photographic opportunities of The Big Five, and much more – including over 300 bird species. A treat for keen birders! Guided walks with an armed ranger may also be arranged. Walks are usually arranged in the early hours during the summer months when temperatures are more moderate. Being on foot affords a unique and altogether different view of the bush (source). Also there is Boating, Canoeing, Fishing & Kayaking.

    • Bird Watching
    • Boating
    • Horse Riding
    • Canoeing
    • Fishing
    • Kayaking
    • Walks (Guided)
    • Turtle Tracking

    Rates

    Low Season

    DatesRoom TypeBoard BasisRate
    01 May 2019 - 31 Jul 2019Forest roomPer person per night sharing From $124
    Per person per night single From $162
    Family RoomPer person per night sharing From $124
    Per person per night single From $162
    01 Aug 2019 - 30 Apr 2020Forest RoomPer person per night sharing From $165
    Per person per night single From $214
    Family RoomPer person per night sharing From $165
    Per person per night single From $214

    High Season

    DatesRoom TypeBoard BasisRate
    01 May 2019 - 31 Jul 2019Forest RoomPer person per night sharing From $124
    Per person per night single From $162
    Family RoomPer person per night sharing From $124
    Per person per night single From $162
    01 Aug 2019 - 30 Apr 2020Forest RoomPer person per night sharing From $165
    Per person per night single From $214
    Family RoomPer person per night sharing From $165
    Per person per night single From $214

    INCLUDED IN THE RATES

    The all­-inclusive rate per person per night includes:

    • Accommodation
    • All meals
    • Teas & coffees
    • Guided canoeing on Kosi Lakes system
    • Guided walk in Raphia Palm Forest
    • 4×4 return transfers from Manguzi pickup point included
    From $124 per person sharing
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