Kosi Forest Lodge Directions

Updated: April 2011

Directions to Kosi Forest Lodge

Recommended route from Johannesburg : (8 hours) Head to Piet Retief on the N2, pass through Pongola and proceed south towards Hluhluwe (approximately 113km from Pongola). Turn left into the town of Hluhluwe (approx. 4kms) and follow the instructions below " Recommended route from Durban ".

*** Alternate Route from Johannesburg : Head to Piet Retief and Pongola on the N2 and proceed south towards Mkuze. Approximately 45km from Pongola and 10km before Mkuze turn left towards Jozini. On leaving Jozini take a left turn towards the “Coastal Forest Reserve and KwaNgwanase” (signposted), ensuring that you are proceeding over the Pongola dam wall. After 45km at a T-junction turn right towards “KwaNgwanase”. Proceed for another 47 km past Tembe Elephant Park towards the town of Manguzi (KwaNgwanase). Please note that this route often has cattle wandering across it, some of the signs have fallen down and so caution and slower driving speeds are necessary. Also particularly around the area of Tembe Elephant Park, the road has quite a few large potholes which have caused damage to some cars. Although this route may appear shorter in distance, it takes almost as much time as the Hluhluwe Recommended Route above, but without all the hazards!

From Durban City: (5 hours) From Durban, proceed on the N2 North out of Durban bypassing Richards Bay, Empangeni and Mtubatuba and head towards the town of Hluhluwe. Turn off the N2 towards Hluhluwe, proceeding through the town until you reach the last traffic circle. Turn left towards Mbazwane/Sodwana Bay and proceed for 0.7 km and turn right again towards Sodwana Bay/Mbazwane. Shortly after turning right you will cross over a railway line. Proceed for 87 km bypassing Mbazwane on your right. Proceed straight through the circles following the signs to “Coastal Forest Reserve” and pass. Proceed for 46km km after Mbazwane (passing the Mseleni turn-off) and turn right at the circle Kosi Bay / KwaNgwanase sign.

For non 4 x 4 guests : Drive into KwaNgwanase (Manguzi or Kosi Bay), through the town and near the end, look out for the Total Garage – on your left hand side. Once you arrive at this service station, a Kosi representative will meet you there and drive you to a secure car parking area not far away. The trip to the lodge from here will be approximately 25mins in an open 4 x 4 vehicle. PLEASE PRE-BOOK WHICH PICK UP TIME YOU REQUIRE 12h00 OR 16h00.

4 x 4 guests : Can proceed directly to the lodge. Please note that one would need to be alert as the sign board is not very visible. Nearing KwaNgwanase, turn right onto the D1843 (look out for the police station emblem and the big tele- communications tower further up from the corner) - then follow the signs straight through to the lodge(9km's).

LODGE CONTACT DETAILS Chris Rabie & Illana de Lange + 27 (0) 35 592 9239 or +27 (0) 82 873 8874

RESERVATION CONTACT DETAILS Tel: +27 (0) 35 474 1473 After Hours: + 27 (0) 82 322 1642 Gerard or +27 (0) 82 466 8538 Brett

GPS CO-ORDINATES S27º 01.726 E32º 42.210

Please pre-arrange your two-wheel drive transfer to the lodge at either 12h00 or 16h00 when confirming your booking. Please note that due to the remoteness of Kosi Forest Lodge all guests and agents must ensure that they get up to date directions before travelling.

Isibindi Africa Reservations: Tel: +27 (0) 35 474 1473 Fax: +27 (0) 35 474 1490 email: [email protected] Rhino Walking Safaris Reservations: Tel: +27 (0) 11 467 1886 Fax: +27 (0) 11 467 4758 email: [email protected] www.isibindiafrica.co.za

Map to Kosi Forest Lodge

For non 4x4 To pick up, Mozambique meet at the Ndumo TOTAL Swaziland Game Reserve GARAGE Tembe

Elephant Manguzi/ Park 22 k m KwaNgwanase D1843 To Ingwavuma 34 km 4x4 To Johannesburg 9km

10 km 41 km

Pongola 46 km Jozini 54 km 20 km km

10 km Mkuze Mbazwana

N2 R22

87 km 49 km Phinda Game Reserve

Hluhluwe

To Durban

Please note that Kosi Forest Lodge is not accessible by 2-wheel drive so please specify if you require a transfer from the parking area. Our collection times are 12h00 and 16h00. This needs to be pre-booked. NB: We recommend taking the route via Hluhluwe rather than Jozini. The Jozini route often has cattle wandering across it, some of the signs have fallen down and so caution and slower driving speeds are necessary. Also particularly around the area of Tembe Elephant Park, the road has quite a few large potholes which have caused damage to some cars. Although the Jozini route may appear shorter in distance, it ends up taking almost as much time as the Hluhluwe route, but without all the hazards!

Please phone the lodge from Hluhluwe or Jozini as you pass through these towns, so that we are aware of your whereabouts, and do not travel after 16h00 as these roads can be in poor condition and share with people/cows.

Note: Map not to scale Updated: 30 Apr 2011

LODGE CONTACT DETAILS Chris Rabie & Illana de Lange + 27 (0) 35 592 9239 or +27 (0) 82 873 8874 RESERVATION CONTACT DETAILS Tel: +27 (0) 35 474 1473 After Hours: + 27 (0) 82 322 1642 Gerard

GPS CO-ORDINATES S27º 01.726 E32º 42.210