There are very few truly unspoilt places left in the world. The area surrounding Kosi Forest Lodge is one of them. Conscious of the privilege they have of being situated within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first World Heritage Site, Kosi Forest Lodge has been created in an eco-conscious way, using nature as their guide.
There are so many reasons to escape to Kosi Forest Lodge - the unparalleled beauty and wilderness of the natural surroundings, the chance to completely relax and get away from it all and the time to connect with what’s truly important in life.
Kosi Forest Lodge is part of Isibindi Africa Lodges, which partners with neighbouring communities and aims to preserve the planet. The Isbindi Foundation uses local businesses for supplies, recycles unused food into local feeding schemes, and has invested in solar energy. .
Kosi Forest Lodge is located in the heart of the bush on the edge of the world-famous iSimangaliso Wetland Park in South Africa. It is situated on the banks of the beautiful Lake Shangeza and offers unique tented accommodations nestled into the sand forest. Guests can relax and unwind in the lodge’s lounge and bar after an afternoon activity. Along with the local community and 16 women from the Mnyayisa community, Kosi Forest Lodge manages the Vulindlela Community Garden. Along with the Isibindi Foundation, Kosi Forest Lodge supports the Mnyayisa Primary School through a nutrition programme. Lastly, Kosi Forest Lodge has a recycling and plastic awareness initiative, they also filter all of their grey water through a reed bed.
Kosi Forest Lodge allows you to visit gorgeous beaches and exclusive safari destinations while participating in multiple sustainable practices.
Best time to visit:
From the climatic point of view the best period to visit the Isimangaliso Wetland Park is winter, in the months from June to August, since it is the least rainy season and this makes it easier to drive in the park and carry out the various activities.
Ideal for:
Kosi Forest Lodge is an outdoor paradise for children. Families can easily be accommodated in the two Family Rooms. Made of thatch, wood and canvas, the rooms are raised on wooden stilts in the midst of the indigenous forest.
What makes the property unique:
- The rich and diverse bird life in this region comprises forest, riverine, coastal and grassland birds. Let the call of Fish Eagles, brightly coloured summer migrants and the rare Pel’s Fishing Owl, Palm Nut Vultures and Yellow- and Pink-Throated Longclaws enthral you.
- The unique Raffia Forest where this lodge is set feels as otherworldly as it is remote. Experienced and passionate guides will delight in showing you all that this pristine natural area has to offer, whether by foot, game viewing vehicle, boat or gliding silently on a canoe through the Kosi Lakes.
- The community ownership of this lodge is inspiring and the uMvubu (hippopotamus) Community Project was named and established by the local community, in partnership with Kosi Forest Lodge. They pride themselves on their establishment of clinics and health care services, school support, care of orphaned and vulnerable children and conservation education.
- Apart from appreciating the hush of the forest setting, there are plentiful activities to do from the lodge, including boating day trips to the Kosi Lakes and beach, 4X4 drives to Dog Point Beach, a day outing to the nearby Kosi Mouth for snorkelling and viewing of traditional spiral reed fishing methods.
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