Kosi Forest Lodge

Safari Lodge · Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa

Mid-range

from $220pp/night

PlnrScore 64

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

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Kosi Forest Lodge is a hotel near Tembe Elephant Park.

Why stay at Kosi Forest Lodge

Intimate: only 8 rooms
25 mammal species recorded nearby
Pool or spa to rest between drives

Rooms & inclusions

Rooms

8 (up to 16 guests)

Best season

May to October for cooler, drier weather and pleasant outdoor activities

Children

Welcome

Pool / spa

Yes

WiFi

Available

Eco credentials

Committed to low-impact tourism and community involvement

Local community

Thonga

Activities: hotel
Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available

Wildlife near this lodge

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

1,564

Species

Mammals

191

Birds

Most observed

Painted Reed Frog60 sightings
Tinker Reed Frog49 sightings
Common Squeaker33 sightings
Tropical House Gecko32 sightings
argus reed frog31 sightings
Common Hippopotamus31 sightings

Best time to stay at Kosi Forest Lodge

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 Forest Lodge
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	28°	28°	28°	27°	25°	23°	23°	24°	25°	25°	27°	28°
Low	23°	23°	22°	20°	18°	15°	15°	16°	18°	19°	21°	22°
Rain mm	111	166	107	105	55	57	19	33	53	82	59	122
Humidity	78%	81%	79%	80%	80%	78%	73%	74%	77%	78%	77%	80%

Map & getting there

Nearest town

Manguzi

38 km away

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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Contact Kosi Forest Lodge

Website: www.isibindiafrica.co.za/kfl/index.htm

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