Kosi Forest Lodge is located in the eco-tourist destination that is the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, part of the World Heritage Site Isimangaliso Wetland Park. It offers guests the opportunity to get away from it all and feel a part of the wilderness enjoying activities like bird watching, forest walks, boat trips, snorkelling or canoeing. The understated suites have an open front protected by mosquito nets to allow guests full views of the surrounding forest and the chance to fall asleep to the serenades of the local wildlife.
Kosi Forest Lodge has 5 twin suites, 1 family suite and 1 double suite. All rooms are thatched bush suites hidden in the sand forest and raised on a private wooden deck. Each features a romantic outdoor bathroom, with a separate sunken bath and shower. The main lodge has a massive Zulu Podberry tree as its focal point with a lounge, dining room and bar all opening onto a large, wooden deck around the tree. The main lodge also features a swimming pool with unsurpassed views of Lake Shengeza.
Glamping in one of the few truly unspoilt places left in the world
Private, eco-conscious rooms blended into a pristine, indigenous sand forest
An outdoor bath under African skies
Watch the lakes hippos and flamingos from the swimming pool
At a glance
8 Rooms
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
Full Board
Scenic
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INSIDER TIP
"Spend a quiet afternoon in the bird hide nestled in the sand forest, and we bet that you'll be able to tick some of those lesser-known species off your list."
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ACTIVITIES
Adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most.
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Ocean Safari
Conservation Experience
Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Horse Riding
Snorkelling/Scuba Diving
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Lee and Alex Broxson, 9th July 2012
Honeymoon to Kosi Forest Lodge
The food and service was amazing. Whilst pretty basic accommodation it was still lovely, and loved the outdoor shower and bath, as well as the boat trip, canoeing and forest walk. Loved seeing the hippo's.
After Thonga, this was much more 'out in the bush' but very well organised and we had a really enjoyable stay (once we finally got there). The canoe trip was great and the kids loved swimming in a pool with hippos in the lake just beyond the pool. We also had a very good day doing the snorkelling t…
Staff were really kind and friendly. Loved the outdoor bath! Quite a lot of travelling that day though - flight from Cape Town to Durban + 5 hour drive to Kosi Forest.
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8 Rooms
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
Full Board
Scenic
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Ocean Safari
Conservation Experience
Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Horse Riding
Snorkelling/Scuba Diving
