Holiday Stays

Utshwayelo Lodge & Camp

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Lodge Manguzi · KwaZulu-Natal

About

Kosi Bay accommodation in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park UNESCO World Heritage Site offering luxury tents, rustic cabins, and camping with snorkelling, wildlife viewing, and cultural experiences.

Accommodation

Tusker Suites sleep 2 adults plus children with king and ¾ beds, private en-suite, outdoor shower, and veranda. Hippo Cabins feature queen or twin beds. Turtle Tents have single beds with kitchenette. All units daily serviced beneath ancient Waterberry trees.

Facilities

Swimming pool, communal kitchen with gas stove and oven, braai facilities, Honesty Bar, scullery and hot-shower areas. Solar-powered electricity. Self-catering or full catering by request. Snorkelling gear available for hire.

Location & Surroundings

Within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Kosi Bay lake system. Near Kosi Bay Mouth beach with crystal-clear waters and tropical fish. Explore Thonga culture and historic fish kraals. Day trips to Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique 10 km away.

House Rules

Children: Allowed
Pets: Not allowed

Rooms

Tusker Suite

Luxury permanent tent positioned among Umdoni Waterberry trees with a covered veranda. Features a walk-in dressing room, private en-suite shower and toilet, covered outdoor shower, fans, hairdryer, an

King x 1

Hippo Cabin

Comfortable and rustic cabin with en-suite bathroom, cooling fans, and mosquito nets. Configured with queen or twin beds. Daily servicing included. Sleeps up to 3 guests.

Queen x 1

Turtle Tent

Large Sahara-style permanent tent on a raised wooden deck with a shaded private veranda. Features a private en-suite bathroom, private kitchenette with gas stove and fridge, linen, and towels. Fully s

Single x 2

Fish Eagle Campsite

Private camping sites enclosed in natural reed fencing with shade under large Waterberry trees. Sites vary in size and are allocated by the lodge based on group size. Each site includes a braai drum a

From
R280

Location

Address

Kosi Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

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Directions

Approximately 13km from Manguzi town (KwaNgwanase). Approximately 4–4.5 hours from Durban Airport via the N2. Accessible by normal car to the lodge. A 4×4 vehicle or 2×4 LDV with diff-lock is required for access to Kosi Mouth beach. Guided hikes or transfer shuttles are available on request for beac

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Features

Family-friendly Located Within Isimangaliso Wetland Park Unesco World Heritage Site Community-driven Sustainable Tourism Partnership With Local Tsonga People Solar-powered Eco-friendly Property Closest Lodge To Kosi Bay Mouth Self-catering Accommodation With Full Catering Available On Request

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Fishing Boat Trips Snorkeling Cultural Experiences Kayak Safaris Canoe Safaris Fish Trap Tours Turtle Viewing Day Trips To Mozambique Three-lake Boat Cruises

Amenities

Swimming Pool Braai Facilities DSTV Bar Hot Showers Scullery Solar-Powered Electricity Communal Kitchen Communal Ablution Facilities Sunset Deck Communal Boma Snorkelling Gear Hire

Accommodation in Manguzi