South Africa

Kosi Bay

Close to the Mozambique border, water, forest and beach sit side by side. Kosi Bay forms part of iSimangaliso Wetland Park and gives you a reason to park the 4x4 for a while.

View trips from the region

Discover everything about this location.

The Indian Ocean is right in front of you here.

Kosi Bay lies close to the Mozambique border and forms part of iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

Water and coast shape the area. You can snorkel, dive, kayak and watch birds here.

Boat trips and turtle-related activities are also available in the area.

From kayaks to turtles along the coast.

Kosi Bay can be explored from the water. Kayaking, snorkelling and diving bring you closer to the coastal landscape.

Turtle Tours are listed as an activity in the area. A Tembe Elephant Park safari can also form part of your time around Kosi Bay.

View trips from the region

Thongaland Turtle Lodge sits between forest and beach.

Thongaland Turtle Lodge lies around 800 metres from the entrance to Kosi Bay Mouth.

The lodge is set in a wooded environment, keeping both the beach and surrounding nature close by.

Thongaland Turtle Lodge is listed on the current page as accommodation at Kosi Bay.

What you can do in and around Kosi Bay:

  • Visit Kosi Bay and the Indian Ocean
  • Turtle Tours
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling and diving
  • Birdwatching
  • Tembe Elephant Park Safari

Self-drive trips in the region

South Africa
Mozambique
eSwatini
South Africa, eSwatini and Mozambique Beach & Safari
22
days
from
1620
1620
p.p.
This self-drive journey crosses three countries and combines camping with fixed accommodation. Walking, game drives, diving and snorkelling are all part of the possibilities along the way. You travel from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park, continue into Mozambique, then return to Johannesburg via eSwatini.
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South Africa
West Cape and Namaqualand hiking & 4x4
14
days
from
1250
1250
p.p.
This 14-day route starts and finishes in Cape Town, combining rugged landscapes, the Atlantic coast, active days and 4x4 tracks. The first days are based in Stellenbosch, close to Cape Town. From here, hike in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. The route then runs north to the Cederberg, where Wolfberg Cracks, Wolfberg Arch, Maalgat and Maltese Cross are all listed as walking options. Tankwa Karoo National Park changes the setting completely.
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South Africa
Garden Route and Baviaanskloof Hiking & 4x4
14
days
from
1350
1350
p.p.
Addo gives the journey a safari opening. Then the road changes. Baviaanskloof calls for a 4x4, and the pace drops to match the tracks and the terrain. On the other side lies the coast. Storms River Mouth, Harkerville and Wilderness bring together ocean, forest and river. George and Swellendam then lead into Stellenbosch and Cape Town.
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