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. Swimming at the pristine and isolated Bhanga Nek beach, boat cruises through the 18km lake system and estuarine waterways, birding walks through the ancient Raffia Forest and interaction with the local Thonga people and their historic culture. 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. 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 a visit.

LOCATION Incorporated into the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, 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). GPS CO-ORDINATES Lodge: S 27º 01.726’ E 32º 47.210’ Car Park (Total Service Station): S 26º 59.423’ E 32º 45.201’ Manguzi Airstrip: S 27º 01.06’ E 32º 45.01’

PO BOX 1593 Eshowe 3815