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Kosi Bay Trail

 

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The guided slack packing trail at Kosi Bay offers terrain ranging from beach and mangrove forests, grasslands to mysterious waterways. Evenings are spent in comfort at various lodges so you don’t have to carry heavy packs.

Hiking in this spectacular wild paradise offers the chance of spotting humpback whales, dolphins, hippos, leatherback and loggerhead turtles, tiny Suni antelope; Pel’s fishing owls, palmnut vultures and numerous sub-tropical species of birds.

Hikes are tailored to suit each group and you can choose to walk for two or three days, over distances ranging from 8 km to 15 km a day. Find out more about guided hiking trails and other awesome activities when you make an enquiry at one of the Kosi Bay lodges – Maputaland Horse Safaris & Bush Camp, Amangwane Camp and Kosi Forest Lodge.

NOTE:
Kosi Bay is in a malaria region. If you are planning to travel to iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Kosi Bay please consult your doctor or travel clinic for advice and refer to our article on malaria.

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Accommodation near Kosi Bay Trail

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

 
Maputaland Horse Safaris & Bush Camp |

Maputaland Horse Safaris & Bush Camp

Kosi Bay Lodge in Kosi Bay
0km from Kosi Bay Trail

Discover Kosi bay, Elephant Caost, Maputaland in Northern KwaZulu Natal. We offer very good fully catered rates, on suite accommodation and home-style cooking. Beach Turtle Tours Tembe Elephant Park Dolphins, whale-watching and snorkeling on reefs SCUBA - qualified divers only Horse Riding – Short and long trails Cultural Activities Canoe on the Siyadla river.

  • R600 p/p sharing
  • 12 Guests
 
 
Kosi Forest Lodge |

Kosi Forest Lodge

Kwangwanase Safari Lodge in Kwangwanase
8.41km from Kosi Bay Trail

Situated in Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, the 16 bedded luxury KOSI FOREST LODGE allows guests the unique opportunity of canoeing the Kosi Lake system. Other activities include snorkelling, beach trips, boat trips on the Kosi Lakes and Rafia Forest walks.

  • 20 Guests
 
 
Maputaland Lodge |

Maputaland Lodge

Kwangwanase Lodge in Kwangwanase
13.86km from Kosi Bay Trail

This area needs a 4x4 to do activities. Up to us it’s not a problem but from us a 4x4 is needed for the beach, mouth, lakes, Mozambique or even KZN parks.

  • R350 p/p sharing
    R550 Single
  • 34 Guests
 
 
Kosi Bay Lodge |

Kosi Bay Lodge

Kosi Bay Lodge, Kosi Bay Backpacker, Kosi Bay Self-catering in Kosi Bay
15.78km from Kosi Bay Trail

Kosi Bay Lodge is perfectly situated for guests who want to base themselves in the heart of this pristine area and further explore the region. Just a few hundred metres from the water’s edge of Lake Nhlange, the third and largest lake, Kosi Bay Lodge offers everything an African bush lodge should.

  • R235 p/p sharing
  • 48 Guests
 
 
Kosi Moon Bed and Breakfast |

Kosi Moon Bed and Breakfast

Kosi Bay Self-catering, Kosi Bay Bed and Breakfast in Kosi Bay
15.95km from Kosi Bay Trail

Kosi Moon Bed and Breakfast Guesthouse offers accommodation on a fully catered, semi-catered and self-catering basis. We are located in Kosi Bay, Maputaland on the Elephant Coast in Northern KwaZulu Natal South Africa.

  • R240 p/p sharing
    R320 Single
  • 14 Guests
 
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Lala Lapa |

Lala Lapa

Kosi Bay Guest House, Kosi Bay Self-catering, Kosi Bay Camping and Caravanning in Kosi Bay
16.43km from Kosi Bay Trail

Lala Lapa is situated in Kosi Bay which offers a rich network of lakes that stretch from Lake Zilonde on the Mozambique border in the north, to Lake Amanzimnyama in the south.

  • R500 Rooms/Units
  • 111 Guests
 
 
Kosi Bay Inn2 |

Kosi Bay Inn2

Kosi Bay Backpacker, Kosi Bay Self-catering, Kosi Bay Camping and Caravanning in Kosi Bay
17.20km from Kosi Bay Trail

Kosi Bay Inn2 is situated 5 km north of Emanguzi/Nkwanganasi and 15 km from the Mozambican border, in the beautiful tropical area of Kosi Bay which forms part of iSimangaliso Wetland Park on the KwaZulu-Natal's Elephant Coast - where your soul finds peace and tranquility.

  • R95 p/p sharing
    R300 Rooms/Units
    R320 Single
  • 107 Guests
 
 
Kosibay Cabins |

Kosibay Cabins

Kwangwanase Lodge, Kwangwanase Camping and Caravanning in Kwangwanase
17.63km from Kosi Bay Trail

Kosibay Cabins. Self catering and camp sites available. Full restaurant and bar facilities. Various excursions to the lakes and other popular tourist attractions. Only 1 km for estuary and 8 km's from Kosi Mouth. Pristine, untouched beauty.

  • R100 p/p sharing
    R100 Single
  • 168 Guests
 
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Thembe Eco Lodge |

Thembe Eco Lodge

Kosi Bay Lodge, Kosi Bay Self-catering in Kosi Bay
17.64km from Kosi Bay Trail

Thembe Eco Lodge is situated on a hillside overlooking the Kwa-Mazambane Reserve in the northern most region of the Maputaland Wetlands of KwaZulu-Natal. This setting lends itself to the most beautiful view over the valley below.

  • R80 p/p sharing
    R750 Rooms/Units
    R80 Single
  • 80 Guests
 
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Kosi Bay Cabana Lodge |

Kosi Bay Cabana Lodge

Kosi Bay Lodge, Kosi Bay Self-catering, Kosi Bay Camping and Caravanning in Kosi Bay
17.84km from Kosi Bay Trail

Kosi Bay Cabana Lodge is a unique Sodwana Bay lodge with tropical gardens, providing a real African feeling combined with luxury. The lodge is perfectly positioned close to the Mozambican border for fun at the Kosi-mouth and lakes, yet also near town so guests have the freedom to visit the area as well as experience the cultural attractions.

  • R80 p/p sharing
    R80 Single
  • 172 Guests
 
 
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