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    Kosi Bay Casitas backpackers and camping

    Safari Lodge · Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa

    PlnrScore 34
    Best time
    Jul, Aug
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free

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    Kosi Bay Casitas backpackers and camping is a guesthouse near Tembe Elephant Park.

    Why stay at Kosi Bay Casitas backpackers and camping

    • 28 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    guesthouse

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    2,082

    Species

    28

    Mammals

    195

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Painted Reed Frog77 sightings
    • Tinker Reed Frog64 sightings
    • Tropical House Gecko46 sightings
    • Common Dwarf Gecko40 sightings
    • Southern Tree Agama38 sightings
    • argus reed frog37 sightings
    • Flap-necked Chameleon34 sightings
    • Common Squeaker34 sightings

    Best time to stay at Kosi Bay Casitas backpackers and camping

    Best months:
    July
    August
    September
    Jan
    Great26°C97mm
    Feb
    Good25°C138mm
    Mar
    Great25°C72mm
    Apr
    Great22°C86mm
    May
    Great20°C39mm
    Jun
    Great18°C39mm
    Jul
    Great18°C10mm
    Aug
    Excellent19°C17mm
    Sep
    Great21°C32mm
    Oct
    Good22°C58mm
    Nov
    Great24°C50mm
    Dec
    Good25°C110mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Kosi Bay Casitas backpackers and camping
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High28°29°28°27°25°23°23°24°25°25°27°28°
    Low23°23°22°20°18°15°15°16°18°19°21°22°
    Rain mm1201619710653562035607756128
    Humidity78%80%78%79%79%77%73%74%76%77%77%80%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Kosibaai Airport (FAKB)

    27 km from the park

    International airport

    King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)

    102 km from the park

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    Data updated June 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo