KOSI FOREST LODGE

An enchanted hiding place

YOURS TO DISCOVER

Kosi Forest Lodge is situated within iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first World Heritage Site, giving you the opportunity to experience exclusive, close encounters with the untouched African wilderness. The lodge is surrounded by untold biodiversity and beauty that you simply have to see for yourself.

journey to an ancient land

A WATER WONDERLAND OF LAKES AND FORESTS

Enter a magical waterworld of lakes, Raphia forests and the home of the only fruit-eating vulture in the world. Feel the soft white sand between your toes and the shade of the peaceful forests, listen to the call of the fish eagle, embrace the warm welcome from our staff and know that you have left the stress of your busy life behind.

In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”

- John Muir

FOREST LODGE

A warm, romantic ambience reminiscent of wild Africa

Rooms

Tent-style thatched forest rooms nestle under wide milkwood trees

RATES

As seasons change

SPECIAL OFFERS

Share in our collection of special offers and exclusive packages

EXPERIENCES

Raphia Palm forest walks, birding, turtle tracking, lake boat trips, excursions to Kosi Mouth, fishing and Canoeing

HONEYMOONS

Forest Romance

GALLERY

A visual journey

FOR FAMILIES

WILDLIFE & CONSERVATION

Fascinating creatures live here. Find out more about wildlife and conservation in iSimangaliso wetland park

The Area

Explore the beauty of the Zulu Kingdom and the Elephant coast

JOURNEY WITH PURPOSE

Isibindi Africa is built on community-minded conservation, which means that the people, flora and fauna of a place, are an inherent part of the beauty and the sustainability of that place.

LOCATION

Kosi Forest Lodge is situated within iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first World Heritage Site, giving you the opportunity to experience exclusive, close encounters with the untouched African wilderness.

A 4x4 vehicle is required to get to Kosi Forest Lodge. We offer twice daily 4x4 transfers from Manguzi (KwaNgwanasi). See our Location page for detailed directions.

S27° 01’ 43.00” E32° 47’13.00”

Connecting to our eco-conscious community

Our purpose drives us all at Isibindi Africa Lodges, and so we are committed to incorporating eco-conscious systems and initiatives wherever possible, this includes:

Removing single use plastics which includes replacing plastic water bottles with a reusable bottle for each guest

Investing in large solar energy farms

Creating micro-economies in neighbouring communities to supply our lodges

Recycling unused lodge food into feeding schemes for neighbouring creches

Refusing to serve seafood that is not ethically harvested

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