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Activities Are you tired after a long difficult year? Want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? Do you feel like an adventurous holiday? Come and explore Kosi Bay! ​ The ultimate in a wild getaway experience. Experience beautiful unspoiled, beaches clear turquoise, warm water and white sand. ​ There's so much to do in Kosi Bay! View the many activities and excursions to choose from. ​ Snorkelling Kosi Bay Mouth Turtle Tours Turtle Tour - Self drive to Bhanga Nek Transfer to Kosi Bay Mouth and Kosi Bay Mouth Permits The Best of Kosi Bay Mouth Kosi Bay Kayaking Adventure Cultural Fish Kraal Tour & Palm Wine Tasting Tembe Elephant Park Safari Bird walk Boat trips on the Lakes Deep Sea Fishing Sodwana Tiger Fishing Jozini Dam Party Boat Jozini Dam Fishing Swimming with Dolphins in Ponta do Ouro Transfer to Ponta do Ouro ​ Please note that you will not pay more by either booking holiday accommodation or any of the activities and excursions from Escape to Kosi. I earn a small commission from the lodge owners and tour operators for marketing their Lodges and activities on my website. Please book your holiday accommodation, activity or excursion via the booking page or contact me directly at 0780523142 ​ * Please note: Not all photos are taken by Escape To Kosi Snorkelling - Kosi Bay ​ ​ Kosi Bay Mouth is a unique breeding ground for marine life and one of the best places in the country for snorkelling. Its relatively shallow waters make it incredibly easy to see coral and colourful fish. ​ The Kosi Bay Mouth snorkelling area is known as the aquarium and is famous for its rich diversity of both tropical and subtropical species of fish. ​ Kosi Aquarium Snorkelling Adventure ​ Snorkelling with the 'Dragons' of the famous Kosi Mouth 'Aquarium' with an experienced Marine Guide. On average we see about 40 to 50 different species of fish on this snorkelling adventure including Surgeon fish, Parrot fish, Moray eels, Lion fish, massive shoals of river snapper and lots of different wrasse. Afterwards, we'll page through the Fish id book with a lovely cup of coffee/tea or hot chocolate. ​ R330 pp (2hrs adventure) Additional R50 per Wetsuit Book Now Snorkelling Turtle Tours Kosi Mouth Turtle Tours From Nov-Mar Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles visit our beaches for the annual nesting season. Come join our guide on an evening adventure to witness the magic! Conducted at Kosi Bay Mouth. (Maximum 15 guests on the beach per night) ​ R750 pp (3.5 / 4 hrs adventure) Book Now Turtle Tour - Self drive to Bhanga Nek You drive to Bhanga Nek Beach in your own vehicle. Directions will be provided. Please note that the turtle tour duration is between 4 and 5 hours so you will be returning late at night. Arrangements will be made to meet a local turtle guide at 18h30 for an informative talk before you set off for a walk on the beach in search of the turtles with your guide. Please note this walk can be tiring for the very old and very young. ​ R 400 per person R350-00pp Children up to 12 years Book Now self drive turtle Transfer to mouth Transfer to Kosi Bay Mouth and Kosi Mouth Permits Transfer for non 4x4 vehicles from the Kosi Mouth gate or wooden bridge to the Mouth. R50-00 per person return Kosi Bay Mouth Permit R80-00 per person / R80-00 per vehicle Book Now The Best of Kosi Bay Mouth ​ ​ Experience the magic of Kosi Bay Mouth! Your day will include kayaking on the estuary, snorkelling in the mouth, and a traditional Thonga fish kraal tour, rounded off with a traditional fish braai with palm wine tasting. You can be assured that this will be the highlight of your stay in Kosi Bay! R1 050 pp Book Now best of kosi mouth Kosi Bay Kayaking Adventure Let our famous Thonga guide take you on an adventure along mangrove forests, Kingfishers, Fish Kraals, etc. You will be mind-blown by the serenity and natural beauty of the Kosi Estuary! ​ R350 pp (2hrs adventure) ​ Extended 4Hrs Kayaking adventure You can explore a bigger part of the estuarine system from a kayak! For experienced paddlers R550pp (4 hours adventure) Book Now Kayaking Cultural Fish Kraal tour & Palm Wine Tasting Experience the amazing culture of the peaceful Thonga people! The Fish Kraals are a 700-year-old Thonga tradition and have been passed on from generation to generation. After the Fish Kraals, you will discover how the Thonga's make their Palm Wine and have a taste! ​ R280 pp (2 hrs cultural tour) Book Now kraal Tembe Elephant park Tembe Elephant Park Safari Tembe is the 3rd largest game reserve in KwaZulu Natal. The park is 30 012ha and home not only to about 250 Elephant but to a profuse of wildlife including the Big 5. The Tembe experience will take you to a distant world of Africa as it once was, unspoilt and natural. It is also a bird watchers paradise with more than 340 species recorded, including the rare Rudd's Apalis, the Rufous bellied night Heron, the Natal nightjar and the Woodward’s Batis. Game safari drive on an open view safari vehicle. ​ Rate – R550pp (Adults) R450pp (children 3 – 12 years) Book Now Bird Watcher Bird Walk The Kosi Bay nature reserve forms part of Isimangaliso Wetland Park and offers bird lovers a paradise. ​ Among crystal blue water, marshland, Raffia, wild date Palms, coastal dune forests, grasslands, wetlands, Mangrove forests, and Sycamore fig forests provide habitat for approximately 250 species of birds. ​ The following species can be found: * Rosy-throated Longclaw * Swamp Night Jar * Palm Nut Vulture * Pels Fishing Owl * African Finfoot * African Pygmy Goose * African Fish Eagle * Flamingos * Goliath and white-backed Heron * Giant, Pied, and Purple Kingfisher * Narina Trogon * Blue manted Crested Fly Catcher * Purple banded Sunbird Just to name a few. ​ It is advisable to book a guided tour to spot birdlife in the area. The Kosi Bay area has myriads of criss-cross sandy tracks to local settlements which makes it difficult to do a self-guided tour. ​ R300 pp (2hrs adventure) Book Now Book Now boattrip Deep Sea Fishing Sodwana Launching at Sodwana Bay South Africa’s premium fishing destination. Various types of Pelagics in the Indian Ocean can offer from Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, Billfish, Cuda, and Giant Trevally. Bait and Tackle included in the packages From R8 500 for a boat accommodating from 5 to 7 people Book Now tiger fishing sodwana activities Party boat Tiger Fishing Jozini Dam The thrill of fighting a Tiger Fish a rare ferocious game fish is simply invigorating. The boat can accommodate up to 10 people. Various packages offered from R3 500-00 to R7 500-00 Party Boat at Jozini Dam up to 30 people Book Now 370644891_688226413326549_7279339998117785664_n Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image Add a Title Describe your image 370644891_688226413326549_7279339998117785664_n Describe your image 1/12 fishing Fishing Enjoy a fishing trip on Kosi Bay Lake. (You must have a valid fishing license) Minimum 4 people, max 9 people ​ R600 per person 4 Hours Fishing Rods, Fishing tackle and bait not included ​ Book Now dolphins Swimming with the Dolphins in Ponta do Ouro Dolphin Swims Duration 2 hours Max 12 pax min 5 Pax Adults – R600-00 per person Children under 12 – R520-00 Dolphin Tour Package includes 3 x swims Duration 2 hours Max 12 pax min 5 Pax Adults – R1 500-00 per person Children under 12 – R1 300-00 Snorkelling Trip – Malongane Reef Duration 1.5 Hours Max – 12 pax min 5 Pax Adults / Children – R480-00 per person Snorkelling Trip – Techobanine Reef Duration – 3 Hours Max – 12 pax min 6 Pax Adults – R600-00 per person Children under 12 – R500-00 Fun Boat Ride Duration – 1 Hour Max – 12 pax min 6 Pax Adults / kids – R400-00 per person Turtle Adventure Duration – 1 Hour Max – 12 pax min – 6 Pax Adults / kids – R420-00 per person Whale Watching July – October Duration – 2 Hours Max – 12 pax min 6 Pax Adults – R800-00 per person Children under 12 – R720-00 ​ Transfer from Kosi Bay to Ponta do Ouro - Mozambique 2 Pax – R300-00 per person (return) 3 Pax and more R250-00 per person Vehicle will be left at the Kosi Bay border, The following documentation will be needed: Valid Passport Book Now Transfer to ponta Book Now! Choose your Activity or Excursion: Kosi Aquarium Snorkelling Adventure Kosi Bay Turtle Tour Turtle Tour - Self drive Bhanga Nek Transfer to Kosi Bay Mouth and Kosi Bay Mouth Permits The Best of Kosi Bay Mouth Kosi Bay Kayaking Adventure Cultural Fish Kraal tour & Palm Wine Tasting Tembe Elephant Park Safari Birding Walk Boat Trip on the Lakes Deep Sea Fishing Sodwana Tiger Fishing Jozini Dam Party Boat Jozini Dam Fishing Swimming with the Dolphins in Ponta do Ouro Transfer from Kosi Bay to Ponta Du Ouro Submit We will get back to you as soon as possible!

Turtles Endangered Leatherback Turtles ​ Another Tourist attraction of Kosi Bay! Leatherback sea turtles are listed as endangered. ​ It is estimated that the global population has declined by 40% over the past 3 generations. They are the largest sea turtle species Can grow up to 650kg. Fastest moving reptile 35km/h. Deepest diving turtle, reaching up to 1.5km. Can live up to 100 years. Only turtle without a hard carapace, leatherback turtles shell is leather like and not hard like other turtles. They can also not withdraw their heads. These turtles consume large numbers of jellyfish, which helps to keep the population of these marine organisms in check. Sunlight shines through the skull onto its brain, helping it to navigate and know when to migrate. The Giant Leatherback returns to the beach where they were born to lay eggs. Research has shown that the eggs are often laid within meters of where they emerged as a hatchling year previously. Female turtles’ nest at high tide on moonless nights and lay 6 - 9 clutches of eggs. Each clutch contains approximately 100 - 120 eggs. ​ Turtle Tour in Kosi Bay ​ The turtle tour promises an awesome opportunity to witness these rare and endangered creatures coming ashore to lay eggs. Once in a lifetime experience that will never be forgotten, rated as one of the top wildlife experiences The Turtle tour is unique as the community guides do everything they can to protect and sustain the turtle growth. Each year from November to January female turtles returns to the same beach where they were born. The most recent science shows that Leatherbacks return after 15 years while Loggerheads take up to 36 years before laying. At the base of the dunes, they dig deep nests that they fill with scores of eggs. Loggerhead & Leatherback Turtle Hatchlings ​ From January through to April the tiny, almost invisible trails of baby turtles scatter from holes below the dunes. Sadly, not all of them reach the sea. Turtles are incredibly sensitive to light. Hatchlings find their way to the sea by orienting themselves to its reflective glimmer. Any artificial light at a sea turtle nesting site dramatically lowers their chances of success. That's why no torches are allowed during turtle tours! ​ Although leatherback and loggerhead turtles usually lay around 100 eggs in a nest, and dig on average five nests in a season, it’s estimated that scarcely one in a thousand hatchlings make it to maturity, shocking! ​ From the moment a sea turtle egg hits the damp sand of a nest, it’s under threat. Once the female turtle has dragged herself laboriously back to the ocean, the eggs are left entirely unprotected. Dogs and jackals, ants and ghost crabs, snakes, gulls, rats, cats and mongooses all adore a tasty turtle egg. Then, once the turtle hatches, it has to push its way up through the sand and hope for a clear passage to the sea. This, however, is highly unlikely. While adult leatherbacks and loggerheads weigh hundreds of pounds and are virtually immune to natural predators, their hatchlings are just a couple of inches long and weigh less than two ounces. When the sun sets, legions of stalk-eyed ghost crabs scuttle up and down the beach, ready to grab turtle hatchlings as they try to reach the sea. Thousands of stalk-eyed ghost crabs patrol the dunes, waiting to drag the tiny turtles away. To humans, stalk-eyed ghost crabs seem harmless, but it’s estimated that they make off with more than 10 per cent of newly hatched turtles. If a hatchling doesn’t reach water before daylight, it will die of dehydration or be scooped up by gulls and raptors. Even if a baby turtle successfully reaches the ocean, there’s no respite. Beyond the beach, endless dangers await: marlin, barracuda, tiger sharks – predators too numerous to name. T hen there are the human perils of plastic, pollution, poaching, fishing lines, nets and boats. By the time a hatchling reaches the ocean it has one in a thousand chance of reaching adulthood. What a privilege to be able to witness this phenomenal fight for survival. The Leatherback turtles of iSimangaliso are the most southern breeding population in the world, and with fewer than 100 laying females coming ashore each year, they are rarer than black rhino. Turtle Tour - Book Now