Directions:
From Johannesburg (approximately 7,5 - 8hrs)
From Johannesburg, head towards Piet Retief and then Pongola.
Proceed through Pongola towards the town of Mkuze on the N2.
10 km before Mkuze turn left to Jozini - as you leave Jozini proceed over the dam wall.
After 45 km at a T-Junction turn right towards “Kwangwanase”.
Proceed for another 47 km past Thembe Elephant Park towards KwaNgwanase (Manguzi).
For non 4x4 guests
Drive into KwaNgwanase (Manguzi), through the town and when nearing the end, look out for the Total Garage – on your left hand side.
Once you arrive at this service station, there will be a Kosi Forest Lodge representative waiting to meet you.
PLEASE PRE-BOOK WHICH PICK UP TIME YOU REQUIRE 12H00 OR 16H00.
For 4x4 guests
Proceed directly to the lodge. Just before the town of KwaNgwanase/ Manguzi, turn right onto the D1843 (look out for the police station emblem and the big tele-commucations tower further up from the corner) - then follow the signs straight through to the lodge (9 km).
From Durban (approximately 4,5 hours)
From Durban, proceed on the N2 North out of Durban bypassing Richards Bay, Empangeni and Mtubatuba and head towards the town of Hluhluwe.
Turn off the N2 towards Hluhluwe, proceed through the town until you reach the last traffic circle.
Turn left towards Mbazwane/Sodwana Bay and proceed for 0.7 km and turn right again towards Sodwana Bay/Mbazwane.
Shortly after turning right you will cross over a railway line.
Proceed for 87 km bypassing Mbazwane on your right.
Proceed straight through the circles following the signs to “Coastal Forest Reserve” and pass.
Proceed for 46 km km after Mbazwane (passing the Mseleni turn-off) and turn right at the circle Kosi Bay / KwaNgwanase sign.
For non 4x4 guests
Drive into KwaNgwanase (Manguzi), through the town and near the end, look out for the Total Garage – on your left hand side.
Once you arrive at this service station, there will be a Kosi Forest Lodge representative waiting to meet you.
PLEASE PRE-BOOK WHICH PICK UP TIME YOU REQUIRE 12H00 OR 16H00.
For 4x4 guests
Proceed directly to the lodge. Nearing KwaNgwanase, turn right onto the D1843 (look out for the police station emblem and the big tele-communications tower further up from the corner) - then follow the signs straight through to the lodge (9 km).
GPS Coordinates
S27° 01.726’ E32° 47.210’
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Kosi Forest Lodge
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kosi Forest Lodge. It is a unique location and a wonderful experience to be in such an isolated destination. The lodge staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the activities and our guide, Jerome, was delightful and very knowledgeable. The food was excellent, very tasty and beautifully presented. It was delightful to hear the hippos at night and the birdlife was great. Our only disappointment was that the pool filter wasn't working so we were not able to swim but hopefully that will be fixed by now."
Kosi Forest Lodge
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"We - my son and me - stayed for three days at wonderful Kosi Forest Lodge. After the funny 4x4 trip to the lodge we enjoyed the outdoor bath, warm welcome and nice tours with the team. Kosi Forest Lodge is a real adventure with all cosiness you want to have. We are looking forward to a comeback."