KOSI FOREST LODGE

“A spectacular enchanting forest getaway that will have you living high on the hog!”

What a spectacular place! The barefoot luxury and passionate friendly staff had us living high on the hog for sure! This enchanting hideaway is located near the Northern gateway of Isimangaliso Wetland Park which is a UNESCO World Protected Wetland Area. There are so many adventures available at the Lodge...and best of all...most are included in your stay. We went on a forest walk and canoed in the Kosi Bay lake system. Unfortunately, we were only there 2 days which didn't give us enough time to explore all the other activities. Best of all, this lodge is conservation and community oriented, giving many benefits to the Zulu people. So while enjoying yourself in this little paradise, you can feel good about it!

In addition, our forest and canoeing guide Phiqa was AMAZING! He was so knowledgeable about the forest and lake systems and taught us so much. Plus he made us feel really safe when we were with him. Honestly, I was a nervous wreck with the idea of canoeing in waters with hippos and crocs but Phiqa took away my fears which allowed me to really enjoy my time on the beautiful and pristine waters of the lake.

I highly recommend Kosi Forest Lodge. The lodge and its employees more than lived up to its name...because guests are definitely made to feel welcome, cozy, and safe!

”Unspoilt magic“

It’s rare to return to a place after twenty years and find its magic remains unspoilt, Kosi Bay is a gem and Kosi Forest Lodge is the perfect base to explore its treasures. The river mouth has been battered by the cyclone but there’s still a lot of fish life to see- juvenile devil fire fish, huge schools of grunter and mullet, large families of geometric eels, and fish galore. Thank you to Blessing, Thulani and the KFL staff for a wonderful holiday. The food was exceptional, The warm welcome and friendly service was authentic. We hope to be back soon.

“Wonderful stay”

We really enjoyed our stay at Kosi Forest Lodge. The lodge offers a real bush feeling and the room we had, was very clean. We also loved the outdoor shower. Meals were served outdoors and were really delicious! In the evenings oil lamps lead the way to your chalet and a turning down service is done. We did the Raffia Palm walk, the canoe trip and the boat trip to the lakes and Bangha Nek. All three activities were great fun and the guides Paqa and George were very informative and funny.
But what makes this lodge so special is the truly friendly and hospitable staff: the managers Thandeka and Blessing, the waitresses, the room attendants, the kitchen staff, the gardeners and the guides. They made you feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them.
Thank you to all of you for a memorable stay!

”Exceptional“

”We were so impressed!!“

We have just spent two nights at Kosi Forest Lodge and I cannot rave enough. Blessing, Thulani and their team will ensure a phenomenal stay! From the cool towels on arrival, to their continuous attention to detail. I'd highly recommend George for excursions- the estuary kayak is quite something to do- peaceful but beautiful. The pool is ideal - perfect depth, great views for sunsets especially. Sunloungers overlooking the estuary. Dinner under the stars with the most incredible food- compliments to the chef- just leave the diet at home. Outdoor bathrooms. Bird hide to walk to- the bird life is quite something. We were so very impressed with Forest Lodge.

”Fabulous Family Stay“

This was a return visit for us, which our children insisted on. There is something special about having evening cocktails at the pool with hippo snorting in the water just below. The outings are all fabulous with the boat trip on the lake system and snorkeling outings being firm favourites. If you have never seen turtles coming out to lay their eggs on the beach, that is also a really special experience (Nov-Feb). The staff at the lodge are incredibly friendly and really accommodating.

“Excellent birding destination”

We were treated to outstanding service by the lodge. The food was very good and the staff went the extra mile to give me a birthday dinner around a boma fire and sang beautifully. Our guide for the week was George and he had the sharpest eye when it came to birding. He went out of his way to show us around the lakes by boat and canoe and took us snorkeling at the mouth of the estuary. As far as the birding goes we saw 22 'lifers' which surpassed our expectations. Highly recommended.

“Kosi Bay Forest Lodge Excellence”

Everything about our three-night stay was excellent: the remoteness and beauty of the lodge; the incredible kindness and attention-to-detail of the staff; the fabulous food; and the thrilling activities led by professional, caring and engaging guides.