IMPORTANT INFO
Lodge Fact Sheet
| NUMBER OF ROOMS | 8 canvas and thatch forest rooms |
| CONFIGURATION | 1 double, 5 twins and 2 family rooms |
| MAXIMUM GUESTS | 20 |
| CHILDREN | Yes. Children served dinner before adults |
| CHILDMINDING | Available by pre-arrangement |
| TRIPLES | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes in main lounge area. Wi-Fi can be slow & intermittent due to satellite connection |
| CELL PHONE COVERAGE | Yes. Limited coverage |
| AIR CONDITIONING | No |
| WALL MOUNTED FANS | Yes |
| SWIMMING POOL | Yes |
| ELECTRICITY | Limited generator/solar power |
| BATH | Yes, outdoor bathroom boma |
| SHOWER INDOOR/OUTDOOR | Yes |
| MOSQUITO NETS | Yes |
| SAFE | Yes |
| TELEPHONES | No |
| LAUNDRY SERVICE | Yes additional charge |
| NO SMOKING POLICY | No smoking permitted indoors |
| WHEELCHAIR ACCESS | No |
| DISTANCE BETWEEN ROOMS | 5 - 20 metres |
| CHECK IN/CHECK OUT | 12h00 and 10h00 |
| CREDIT CARDS | All accepted. No debit cards |
| MALARIA | Yes, low risk |
CHECK IN/ CHECK OUT INFO
Check in at 12h00 and check out at 10h00
CANCELLATION POLICY
We require written confirmation for all cancellations (e-mail or facsimile)
Cancelled more than 60 days prior to arrival: 10% of the full accommodation charge
Cancelled more than 30 days prior to arrival: 25% of the full accommodation charge
Cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival: 50% of the full accommodation charge
Cancelled less than 7 days prior to arrival: 90% of the full accommodation charge
All guests shall settle their extras account in full prior to departure
What to pack
- Comfortable, casual, cool, cotton bushwear
- Hats, windbreaker year round
- Swimwear, hats and sandals – summer
- Comfortable sturdy walking shoes
- Smart casual wear for dinner
- Sunscreen, binoculars, cameras, spare batteries
- Lip cream, contact lens solution, spare glasses
- Reference books
HEALTH & Travel
Before you embark on your exciting adventure, please read these African eco-tourism FAQs and make sure that all your health and travel requirements are taken care of.
Malaria and Medication
Malaria is endemic on the Maputaland coast, so ask your doctor for anti-malaria medication before you travel. Remember, some medications require you to start taking the medication before arrival.
If you take any special medication, be sure to bring enough with you to last the entire visit.
Passport and Visa Requirements
- To enter South Africa, all foreign nationals need a passport valid for at least 30 days after the intended date of departure.
- Ensure that your passport has at least two blank visa pages for entry stamps.
- Check your country’s visa requirements with the South African embassy.
Travelling with children
- Children under 10 years are required to eat dinner 30 minutes before the adults
- Babysitters are available. 24 hours notice required
- PLEASE NOTE WITH EFFECT FROM 12 NOVEMBER 2019 CHILDREN TRAVELLING TO SOUTH AFRICA DO NOT NEED AN UNABRIDGED BIRTH CERTIFICATE. THE ONLY DOCUMENT THEY REQUIRE IS A VALID PASSPORT
| ADULTS | 0-3 YEARS | 4-12 YEARS | 13-18 YEARS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 adults sharing with 1 child | Adult rate x 2 | No charge | Pays 50% of adult rate | Pays 75% of adult rate |
| 1 adult sharing with 1 child | Adult rate | No charge | Pays 50% of adult rate | Pays 75% of adult rate |
| 1 adult sharing with 1 child under 3 years | Adult rate PLUS 30% | No charge | Pays 50% of adult rate | Pays 75% of adult rate |
WEATHER
- May-Sept temperature ranges from 10c-25c
- Sunny days with cool mornings and evenings
- Sea temperatures between 18c-22c
- Oct-April temperature ranges from 20c-38c
- Days are hot & humid with occasional afternoon & evening thunderstorms
- Sea temperatures between 21c-26c
Season Highlights
- 15 Nov - 15 Jan: Turtle breeding season
- Mar - Jun: Best weather
How To Get There
| GPS CO-ORDINATES | S27° 01’43.00” E32° 47’13.00” |
| ACCESS BY ROAD | 4×4 is required. 4×4 transfers offered twice daily from Manguzi. (Additional charge) Secure parking available in Manguzi for guest cars |
| NEAREST AIRPORTS | Richards Bay Airport |
| ACCESS BY AIR | Daily flights to Richards Bay ex Johannesburg, 3hr 45 min road transfer to lodge Regional & international flights to King Shaka International Airport 5hr 30 min road transfer to lodge |
Map & Directions
RECOMMENDED ROUTE FROM JOHANNESBURG: (8 HOURS)
From Johannesburg head to Piet Retief and Pongola on the N2 and proceed south towards Mkuze. Approximately
45km from Pongola and 10km before Mkuze turn left towards Jozini. On leaving Jozini take a left turn towards the
“Coastal Forest Reserve and KwaNgwanasi” (signposted), ensuring that you are proceeding over the Pongola dam
wall. After 45km at a T-junction turn right towards “KwaNgwanasi”. Proceed for another 47km past Tembe Elephant Park towards the town of Manguzi (KwaNgwanasi) and follow the directions below depending on whether you have a 4x4 or not.
Please note that the route from Jozini onwards often has cattle wandering across it, some of the signs have fallen down and so caution and slower driving speeds are necessary.
RECOMMENDED ROUTE FROM DURBAN: (5 HOURS)
From Durban, proceed on the N2 North out of Durban bypassing Richards Bay, Empangeni and Mtubatuba and head towards the town of Hluhluwe. Take exit P453/R22 towards Hluhluwe. Turn right over the highway. Proceed through the town of Hluhluwe and go through 3 traffic circles and turn left towards Mbazwane/Sodwana Bay. Proceed for 0.7km and turn right again towards Sodwana Bay/Mbazwane. Shortly after turning right you will cross over a railway line. You will now be on the R22, continue on this road for 125km passing Sodwana Bay and Mbazwana, until you come to a traffic circle where you cannot continue straight any more. At this traffic circle turn right towards Kwangwanasi/Kosi Bay and follow the directions below, depending on whether you have a 4x4 or not. For non 4x4 guests: From the traffic circle drive 22km into KwaNgwanasi (Manguzi or Kosi Bay). Proceed into the town and look out for the Total Garage on your left hand side. Once you arrive at this service station, a Kosi Forest Lodge representative will meet you there and drive you to a secure car park not far away. The trip to the lodge from here will be approximately 25mins in an open 4x4 vehicle. Please pre-book which pick up time you require - 12h00 or 16h00.
4x4 guests going direct to the lodge: From the traffic circle travel 21km and then turn right onto the D1843 which is marked by a small green sign post with D1843 and a police station sign (a police badge emblem). Note that both these signs are quite small so you need to be alert and look out for them. Follow this road as it bends right and just before the police station turn left onto a gravel road and follow the signs to Kosi Forest Lodge. (9kms)
Distances Table
| Johannesburg to Kosi Forest Lodge via road | 7 hrs |
| Johannesburg to Kosi Forest Lodge via air ex Richards Bay | 5 hrs 15 |
| Johannesburg to Kosi Forest Lodge via air ex KSIA | 7 hrs |
| Cape Town to Kosi Forest Lodge via air ex KSIA | 8 hrs |
| Durban to Kosi Forest Lodge | 6 hrs |
| King Shaka International Airport to Kosi Forest Lodge | 5 hrs 30 |
| Richards Bay to Kosi Forest Lodge | 3 hrs 30 |
| St Lucia to Kosi Forest Lodge | 3 hrs |
| Thonga Beach Lodge to Kosi Forest Lodge | 2 hrs 15 |
| Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge to Kosi Forest Lodge | 3 hrs 45 |
