Utshwayelo, Kosi Bay Mouth Lodge & Camp

Free cancellation
Kosi Bay is a system of lakes, channels and an estuary, ranging from fresh to saline water and joining the ocean at the mouth. It is one of the most fascinating and beautiful pristine lake systems on the African coast, attracting a remarkable variety of brightly coloured marine life. Kosi Bay is the gem of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site. The Mozambique border forms the northern boundary of the protected area and the Indian Ocean the eastern boundary. Nestled in the most north-eastern corner of South Africa lies Utshwayelo Kosi Mouth Lodge & Camp. The lodge offers superb Kosi Bay accommodation and is just a stone’s throw from the pristine beach, where the blue waters of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site flow into the Indian Ocean at the mouth of the Kosi Bay estuary system near the Mozambique border. From en-suite luxury tents to en-suite rustic chalets, tented camps and private campsites, our lodge provides the kind of Kosi Bay accommodation you are looking for – and is easily accessible by motor car. Wade among the iconic traditional Tsonga fish traps from which the lodge takes its name, snorkel in the estuary teeming with tropical fish, go hippo spotting on a scenic boat trip on the lakes or hike through the unspoiled bush. And when your day is done, unwind under the magnificent ancient Umdoni trees next to the pool or enjoy a sundowner at the Fishtrap bar and plan your adventure for the new day.

Availability

Check dates with the Operator
We recommend checking dates with the Manager before booking your trip.

Terms

Trip Includes
Housekeeping
Meals

Trip does NOT Include
Beverages
Guiding
Transportation
Pick-up service
Fishing license
Boat charter

Policies
Catch & release
You keep catch

Cancellation

Free cancellation (60 days in advance).
Cancellation 0 - 14 days before the date of arrival, or no-show – visitor forfeits 100% of full quote value. Cancellation 15 - 28 days before date of arrival – visitor forfeits 50% of full quote value. Cancellation 29 - 59 days before the date of arrival – visitor forfeits 25% of full quote value. All other cancellations carry a 10% admin fee against the full quote value.

Fishing

Species
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Javelin Grunter
Rockfish
Snapper
Shark
Ray
Giant Trevally
Red Snapper

Types of Fishing
Reef fishing
Nearshore fishing
Lake fishing
Inshore fishing
Flats fishing
Offshore fishing

Fishing Techniques
Popping
Trolling
Fly fishing
Heavy tackle
Bottom fishing
Light tackle
Spinning
Jigging

Gear
Boat
Rod holders

Boat Specs

Catamaran

Kosibay lake system - Take a day out on the lake systems with our knowledgeable skipper and fish lake 1, 2 & 3.

Accommodation

Hippo Chalets

Accomodation type:
Lodge
Capacity:
2 guests

Turtle Tent

Accomodation type:
Camp
Capacity:
2 guests
Distance to fishing area:
2km

Tusker Suites

Accomodation type:
Lodge
Capacity:
2 guests

Camping

Accomodation type:
Lodge
Capacity:
12 guests

Operator

Manager

Michael Whitfield

Operator since 2010
Utshwayelo, Kosi Bay Mouth Lodge. We are the closest lodge to the ocean and estuary area. We offer a variety of accommodation options and activities.

Michael Whitfield

Manager
Operator since 2010

How to get there

Mahlungulu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Book with 50% deposit

Once the lodge confirms your trip, your credit card will be charged with a 50% deposit to guarantee the reservation.

Pay remaining balance to the manager

The remaining balance will be paid directly to the lodge up to 30 days before the trip. The following payment methods are available: