Kosi Forest Lodge - Tembe Elephant Park
Kosi Forest Lodge is a hotel near Tembe Elephant Park.
- Location
- Tembe Elephant Park, KwaZulu-Natal Bush & Coast, South Africa, Southern Africa
- Type
- safari_lodge
- Coordinates
- -27.028841, 32.787167
- Elevation
- 33m
- Price range
- luxury
- Best season
- May to October for cooler, drier weather and pleasant outdoor activities
- Website
- http://www.isibindiafrica.co.za/kfl/index.htm
- Activities
- hotel
- Capacity
- 16 guests
- Rooms
- 8
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available
- Child-friendly
- Yes
- Pool/Spa
- Available
PlnrScore: 64/100
Sustainability
Strong focus on community upliftment, environmental conservation, and low-impact tourism, working closely with local communities.
Wildlife Near This Lodge
1564 species observed within 20 km, 25 mammals, 191 birds.
- Painted Reed Frog (Amphibia, 60 observations)
- Tinker Reed Frog (Amphibia, 49 observations)
- Gold-banded Forester (Insecta, 42 observations)
- White-flowered black mangrove (Plantae, 33 observations)
- Common Squeaker (Amphibia, 33 observations)
- Tropical House Gecko (Reptilia, 32 observations)
- Candystripe Swamplily (Plantae, 32 observations)
- argus reed frog (Amphibia, 31 observations)
- Common Hippopotamus (Mammalia, 31 observations)
- Kosi Palm (Plantae, 30 observations)
Monthly Climate
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.4C | 22.5C | 111.3mm |
| Feb | 28.3C | 22.8C | 166.2mm |
| Mar | 27.8C | 21.7C | 107.1mm |
| Apr | 26.5C | 19.8C | 105.1mm |
| May | 25C | 17.7C | 55.4mm |
| Jun | 23.1C | 15.3C | 56.8mm |
| Jul | 23.3C | 14.7C | 18.7mm |
| Aug | 24C | 16C | 33mm |
| Sep | 25C | 17.7C | 53mm |
| Oct | 25.2C | 19C | 82.1mm |
| Nov | 27C | 20.7C | 59.3mm |
| Dec | 28.1C | 22.3C | 122.3mm |
Best Time to Visit Kosi Forest Lodge
The best months to visit Kosi Forest Lodge are January, March, July, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Great, temperature 25.57°C, rainfall 97.4mm, sunshine 11.2 hrs, humidity 74.5%
- February: Good, temperature 25.25°C, rainfall 138.3mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 78.4%
- March: Great, temperature 24.57°C, rainfall 71.6mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 75.8%
- April: Good, temperature 22.46°C, rainfall 86mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 78.1%
- May: Good, temperature 20.36°C, rainfall 38.7mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 78.2%
- June: Good, temperature 17.89°C, rainfall 38.9mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 77.3%
- July: Great, temperature 18.01°C, rainfall 9.7mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 70.6%
- August: Great, temperature 19.48°C, rainfall 16.7mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 69.5%
- September: Great, temperature 21.31°C, rainfall 31.9mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 70.8%
- October: Good, temperature 22.1°C, rainfall 58.2mm, sunshine 8.5 hrs, humidity 72.9%
- November: Great, temperature 24.07°C, rainfall 50.4mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 72.1%
- December: Good, temperature 25.11°C, rainfall 109.5mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 76.4%