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
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: 58/100

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)

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%

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