Kosi Forest Lodge - Directions

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From Johannesburg - Approximately 8hrs

Recommended route from Johannesburg: Head to Piet Retief on the N2, pass through Pongola and proceed south towards Hluhluwe (approximately 113km from Pongola). Turn left into the town of Hluhluwe (approx. 4kms) and follow the instructions below "Recommended route from Durban".

Alternate Route 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 KwaNgwanase” (signposted), ensuring that you are proceeding over the Pongola dam wall. After 45km at a T-junction turn right towards “KwaNgwanase”. Proceed for another 47 km past Tembe Elephant Park towards the town of Manguzi (KwaNgwanase).
Please note that this route often has cattle wandering across it, some of the signs have fallen down and so caution and slower driving speeds are necessary. Also particularly around the area of Tembe Elephant Park, the road has quite a few large potholes which have caused damage to some cars. Although this route may appear shorter in distance, it takes almost as much time as the Hluhluwe Recommended Route above, but without all the hazards!

From Durban – Approximately 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, proceeding 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 46km km after Mbazwane (passing the Mseleni turn-off) and turn right at the circle Kosi Bay / KwaNgwanase sign.

For non 4 x 4 guests : Drive into KwaNgwanase (Manguzi or Kosi Bay), through the town and near the end, look out for the Total Garage – on your left handside. Once you arrive at this service station, a Kosi representative will meet you there and drive you to a secure car parking area not far away. The trip to the lodge from here will be approximately 25mins in an open 4 x 4 vehicle. PLEASE PRE-BOOK WHICH PICK UP TIME YOU REQUIRE 12h00 OR 16h00.

4 x 4 guests: Can proceed directly to the lodge. Nearing KwaNgwanase, turn right onto the D1843 (look out for the police station emblem and the big telecommucations tower further up from the corner) - then follow the signs straight through to the lodge(9km's).

RESERVATION CONTACT DETAILS

Tel: +27(0)35 4741473 Fax: +27(0)35 4741490

Contact After Hours: + 27 (0) 82 322 1642 Gerard or +27(0)82 4668538 Brett

Lodge Management: Chris Rabie and Illana de Lange +27(0)35 5929239 or +27(0)82 8738874

Please pre-arrange your two-wheel drive transfer to the lodge at either 12h00 or 16h00 when confirming your booking. Please note that due to the remoteness of Kosi Forest Lodge all guests and agents must ensure that they get up to date directions before travelling.

Fact File:

Kosi Forest Lodge has six twin rooms; one family suite and one honeymoon suite
All rooms have an en suite bathroom with bath and separate shower
Kosi Forest Lodge is located in the Kosi Forest Nature Reserve which is part of the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, now internationally recognised as a World Heritage site
Tembe Elephant Park is a 30,000ha wilderness with brilliant elephant viewing and is only a 60-minute drive from Kosi Forest Lodge.
Kosi Forest Lodge falls within a malaria area and precautions should be taken before a visit
The nearest scheduled flights are from Richards Bay or Durban
There is a 800m grass landing-strip 9km from Kosi Forest Lodge
The lodge has no electricity