Directions to Kosi Forest Lodge

  • 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).
  • Ensure 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).
  • For non 4 x 4 guests: From the traffic circle drive 22km into KwaNgwanase (Manguzi or Kosi Bay).
  • Proceed into the town and look out for the Total Garage – on your left hand side.
  • Once you arrive at this service station, a Kosi representative will meet you there and drive you to a secure car park 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 going direct to the lodge: From the traffic circle travel 21km
  • Turn right onto the D1843 which is marked by a small green sign post with D1843 and a police station sign (a police badge emblem).
  • Note that both these signs are quite small so you need be alert and look out for them.
  • Follow this road as it bends right.
  • Just before the police station, turn left onto a gravel road and follow the signs to Kosi Forest Lodge. (9kms)
  • From Durban, proceed on the N2 North out of Durban bypassing Richards Bay, Empangeni and Mtubatuba and head towards the town of Hluhluwe.
  • Take exit P453/R22 towards Hluhluwe.Turn right over the highway.
  • Proceed through the town of Hluhluwe go through 3 traffic circles and turn left towards Mbazwane/Sodwana Bay.
  • Proceed for 0.7 km and turn right again towards Sodwana Bay/Mbazwane.
  • Shortly after turning right you will cross over a railway line.
  • You will now be on the R22, continue on this road for 125km passing Sodwana Bay and Mbazwana.
  • Continue until you come to a traffic circle where you cannot continue straight any more.
  • At this traffic circle turn right towards Kwangwanase/Kosi Bay.
  • For non 4 x 4 guests: From the traffic circle drive 22km into KwaNgwanase (Manguzi or Kosi Bay).
  • Proceed into the town and look out for the Total Garage – on your left hand side.
  • Once you arrive at this service station, a Kosi representative will meet you there and drive you to a secure car park 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 going direct to the lodge: From the traffic circle travel 21km.
  • Turn right onto the D1843 which is marked by a small green sign post with D1843 and a police station sign (a police badge emblem).
  • Note that both these signs are quite small so you need be alert and look out for them.
  • Follow this road as it bends right.
  • Just before the police station turn left onto a gravel road and follow the signs to Kosi Forest Lodge (9kms)..