Kosi Forest Lodge is an intimate 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. Glamping at its best.
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 Raphia 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 4x4 excursion to Kosi Bay Mouth viewing ancient Thonga Fish Traps and exceptional snorkeling in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Discover one of South Africa’s best ecotourist destinations.
Forest Rooms
Bedrooms
Boat trips on Kosi Lakes
Kosi Bay MouthKosi Bay Lake number 1 opening into the ocean
Fishing TrapsCredit: Roger de la HarpeKosi Bay Traditional Fishing Traps
Pool at sunsetCredit: Guy UpfoldRelax with sundowner at the pool overlooking the lake.
The rooms are constructed of wood, thatch and canvas each positioned to give total privacy. They are comfortably furnished with mosquito nets, Mini bar, fans and tea & coffee making facilities. A unique feature of each room is the romantic outside boma bathroom with bath and shower set in soft white sand under the forest canopy. Each room also has an indoor en-suite shower, toilet and basin.
There are 2 family rooms which consist of 2 bedrooms. The main bedroom has an en-suite outdoor bathroom with shower and bath set in soft white beach sand surrounded by a reed boma. They are comfortably furnished with mosquito nets, Mini bar, fans and tea & coffee making facilities. There is an indoor en-suite toilet and basin. The second bedroom has an en-suite indoor shower, basin and toilet.
The 2 rooms are connected by an outdoor passage of approximately 2 metres long.
Property Facilities
Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fridge, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
