Palm Tree Lodge is a holiday destination situated 1.3km from the Ezemvelo main gate and office where permits are obtained and boats are launched at 3rd Lake. When the ocean calls it’s a 15 km drive to Kosi Bay mouth. We advise guests to apply for a Rhino Card on arrival or on their Isimangaliso website as this works out far cheaper.

The lodge offers guests a comfortable and relaxing stay with a true feeling of the African bush nestled within tribal land with a tropical feeling created by the scattered coconut palms trees, flowers, palms and local fruit trees, which in turn host a variety of birds on the property.

Focused on family, the lodge offers ample entertainment for children, they can enjoy a huge playpark, a jungle gym, monkey bars, 2 trampolines, sandpits, seesaw, 2 swimming pools and a one-of-a-kind swing! The entertainment center keeps the kids busy with ping pong, fooseball, pool and more, while the outdoor movie theater screen is perfect for movie nights with popcorn. 

The Island pub, surrounded by a beautiful sparkling pool is where friends celebrate special events over an R&R, where the fishermen tell their stories, where folks can laugh over a beer while watching the rugby, where the parents can relax and laze at the pool while enjoying a well-deserved cocktail as the sun sets behind the palm trees! 

Enjoy the peaceful surrounds in the off season, or the vibrant atmosphere during the peak seasons. You can cook or braai at your chalet or campsite or sit down and have dinner and drinks at our restaurant offering a wide variety of delicious food and drinks to choose from.

The lodge accommodation ranges from private self-catering options to camp or caravan sites. It is ideal for big groups, family gatherings, team building events and for overnight accommodation.

We offer a library for those who want to just take a book and read based on a return system.

The lodge is wheel chair friendly as well as small pet friendly (to call for more information prior as there are some regulations to be followed).

Self-catering chalets:

The chalets are set far enough apart to feel private yet close enough to feel inclusive.

Tastefully decorated, its an inviting space in which to gather, cook, eat and entertain.

You can choose to book chalets close to each other for bigger groups or family gatherings.

From open plan chalets that can sleep a family of 3 or 4 (single bed can be swoped for a bunk bed for kids) to bigger chalets with separate bedrooms. All chalets have beautiful fully equipped kitchens with granite tops, a bathroom with shower and outside braai facilities. The chalets are serviced daily.

Camping:

There are 40 campsites to choose from:

Each campsites offers the following:

• Spacious sites, shaded and lawned

• Electrical points, water taps & braai facility

• Choice of communal or private ablutions

There are also a variety of adventurous activities to choose from that will keep the whole family entertained while exploring the pristine Kosi Bay area.