{"id":7961,"date":"2019-01-23T12:09:49","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T12:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kosiforestlodge.co.za\/?page_id=7961"},"modified":"2024-02-08T09:35:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T09:35:25","slug":"the-area","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kosiforestlodge.co.za\/the-area\/","title":{"rendered":"The Area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tthe area\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\texplore the elephant coast\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t

The KwaZulu-Natal North Coast is one of the most naturally diverse and beautiful places in South Africa. Why not make the most of your trip by visiting some of its attractions along the way? Read more about things to do and see en route to Kosi Forest Lodge.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnquire Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tTravelling from Durban?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t

Many of our guests choose to \ufb02y into and drive from Durban, the third-largest city in South Africa. With a warm sub-tropical climate, Durban is South Africa’s favourite holiday resort city, and its modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere and vibrant mix of cultures make it a worthwhile stop along your way.<\/p>\n

Top tourist attractions include the Golden Mile beachfront promenade, the Durban Botanical Gardens, Umgeni River Bird Park, the cultural Indian Quarter, uShaka Marine World, Moses Mabhida Stadium, and many more.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tSt Lucia\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t

St Lucia is two-and-a-half hours’ drive from King Shaka International Airport and is a worthwhile stopover on the way to Kosi Forest Lodge. You’ll need to drive about half an hour towards the coast, but visiting St Lucia is a wonderful way to experience a taste of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. St Lucia boasts the largest free-roaming hippo population in South Africa and, to this day, hippos can still be seen wandering down the streets at night.<\/p>\n

Taking a boat safari on the St Lucia Estuary is an absolute must where you will see an astonishing number of hippos, birdlife and crocodiles.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tHouseboat safari on Lake Jozini\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t

Experience the first houseboats in South Africa on Lake Jozini – still the only ones of their kind. Onboard Shayamanzi Houseboats, soak up the stunning scenery of the Lebombo Mountains and the magnificent wildlife of the Pongola Game Reserve on the shores of Lake Jozini (also known as Pongolapoort Dam). Enjoy the calm serenity of the Lake Jozini waters, the thrill of tiger fishing or the adventure of mountain biking in the heart of the Zululand bushveld.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tWestern shores of the iSimangaliso Park\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t

If you are travelling from St Lucia to Kosi Forest Lodge, consider driving through the iSimangaliso Park via Dukuduku Gate before rejoining the N2 highway at Charters Creek. This is a beautiful wilderness area where you’ll have the opportunity to spot a wide array of wildlife. Please note that you will be required to pay park fees at the gate and that trailers are not allowed on this route.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tIlala Weavers & Fig Tree Caf\u00e9 at Hluhluwe\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t

Ilala Weavers is a family-owned business and is a great place to stop for a good coffee, light meal and excellent local curios.\u2028Ilala Weavers is the largest wholesaler of handwoven crafts in South Africa. Baskets are made from indigenous raw materials and wire are their speciality. The area is synonymous with the Zulu women handweaving Zulu baskets, laughing and talking to each other as they go about their craft.<\/p>\n\t\t

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