Activities
Are you tired after a long difficult year? Want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life?
Do you feel like an adventurous holiday?
Come and explore Kosi Bay!
The ultimate in a wild getaway experience.
Experience beautiful unspoiled, beaches clear turquoise, warm water and white sand.
There's so much to do in Kosi Bay! View the many activities and excursions to choose from.
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Please note that you will not pay more by either booking holiday accommodation or any of the activities and excursions from Escape to Kosi. I earn a small commission from the lodge owners and tour operators for marketing their Lodges and activities on my website.
Please book your holiday accommodation, activity or excursion via the booking page or contact me directly at 0780523142
* Please note: Not all photos are taken by Escape To Kosi
Kosi Aquarium Snorkelling Adventure
Snorkel one of the most diverse sandstone reefs in SA, 'the Aquarium' with our specialist Marine Guides.
On average we see about 60 to 80 different species of fish.
Highlights generally include Lion fish, Pipe fish, Puffer fish and Picasso trigger fish.
Trips are rounded off with a fish identification de- briefing with a cup of coffee/ tea or hot chocolate.
Mask, Snorkel and Fins included
R350 pp (2 / 3hrs adventure)
Additional R50 pp for wet suit hire
Kosi Mouth Turtle Tours
From Nov-Mar Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles visit our beaches for the annual nesting season.
Come join our specialist guides on an adventure to witness the magic!
We meet at our secure parking area where you hop onto our game-drive vehicle for a 15 minute drive down to the mouth.
From here we head onto the beach where we start the tour with a sunset coffee/tea/hot chocolate and a detailed briefing of the evenings turtle tracking ahead
Depending on the tide and weather conditions our guides will decide on either crossing the mouth by kayak to walk the south or alternatively walking the northern beach for the evening.
The evening is spend walking anything from 2 km up to 9 km in search of turtles either laying eggs or hatch-lings emerging from the nest sites.
Sightings are unfortunately not guaranteed but we do have a 85% success rate at Kosi Mouth.
Conducted at Kosi Bay Mouth. Secure parking, transfer to beach and coffee/tea included
(Maximum 15 guests on the beach per night)
R 750 pp (4 / 5 hrs adventure)
Turtle Tour - Self drive to Bhanga Nek
You drive to Bhanga Nek Beach in your own vehicle.
Directions will be provided.
Please note that the turtle tour duration is between 4 and 5 hours so you will be returning late at night.
Arrangements will be made to meet a local turtle guide at 18h30 for an informative talk before you set off for a walk on the beach in search of the turtles with your guide.
Please note this walk can be tiring for the very old and very young.
R 400 per person
R350-00pp Children up to 12 years
The Best of Kosi Bay Mouth
Your day will include kayaking on the estuary, snorkeling in the mouth and a traditional Thonga fish kraal tour rounded off with a traditional fishbraai with palm wine tasting.
You can be assured that this will be the highlight of your stay in Kosi Bay!
R1 150 pp
(6 hrs adventure)
Kosi Bay Kayaking Adventure
Let our famous Thonga guide take you on an adventure through meandering clear channels, passing Mangrove forests, fish kraals and special birdlife. You will be mind blown by the serenity and natural beauty of the Kosi Estuary!
R 350 pp (2 hrs adventure)
Extended 4 Hrs Kayaking adventure
You can explore a bigger part of the estuarine system from a kayak!
For experienced paddlers
R 550 pp (4 hours adventure)
Cultural Fish Kraal tour & Palm Wine Tasting
Experience the amazing culture of the peaceful Thonga people! The Fish Kraals are a 700-year-old Thonga tradition and have been passed on from generation to generation. After the Fish Kraals, you will discover how the Thonga's make their Palm Wine and have a taste!
R280 pp (2 hrs cultural tour)
Tembe Elephant Park Safari
Tembe Elephant park is home to the Big 5 and some of the largest Tuskers in the world. Its a park with incredible sand forests, trees and amazing birdlife! Come allow our specialist guide to introduce you to the Tembe giants.
Trip start at 6h00am from the Tembe Elephant park gate.
Rate – R1 150pp (Half day)
Including entrance fees and a light breakfast
(5hrs adventures)
Birding Walk
The great eco-diversity of Kosi Bay makes for an amazing area for birders, with a variety of ecosystems like the estuary, mangroves, swamps, coastal forests, grasslands and wetlands.
Special sightings include African pygmy goose, Narinan trogan, Palm -nut vulture, Green malkoha, Pel's fishing owl, Green twinspot andnnd many more.
Depending on your wish list our guides will get you into the correct areas to tick off your bucket list species.
Walks are scheduled early mornings and late afternoons.
R 350 pp (2 / 3 hrs adventure)
Deep Sea Fishing Sodwana
Launching at Sodwana Bay South Africa’s premium fishing destination.
9-meter Boat - Registered for 7 anglers including skipper.
Launch time in summer - Nov to April 6h00 - 14h00
Launch time in winter - May to October 7h00 - 14h00
We supply all fishing equipment on the boat for the day.
Equipment:
Shimano 25TLD for game fishing
Shimano 80w Tiagra for Marlin Fishing Deep se Trolling
For Marlin fishing - Nov - May (Black Marlin, Blue Marlin and stripe Marlin) For Game fishing - November to March Dorado.
All year round - Sailfish, King Mackerel, Yellow fin Tuna and other game fish species.
Please note that this does not include the compulsory fishing license required - this can be purchased at your local post office.
Boat packs meals are available on order - Its not included in the price.
From R10 000 per day
Tiger Fishing Jozini Dam
The thrill of fighting a Tiger Fish a rare ferocious game fish is simply invigorating. The boat can accommodate up to 10 people.
Various packages offered from
R3 500-00 to R7 500-00
Party Boat at Jozini Dam up to 30 people
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Swimming with the Dolphins in Ponta do Ouro
Dolphin Swims
Duration 2h30 hours min 5 Pax
Adults – R775 per person
Children under 12 – R710-00
Dolphin Swim Package includes 3 x swims
Duration 2h30 hours
Max 12 pax min 5 Pax
Adults – R2 090-00 per person
Children under 12 – R1 910-00
Snorkelling Trip and Turtle adventure
Malongane Reef
Duration 1.5 Hours
Max – 12 pax min 5 Pax
Adults - R580
Children under 12 – R510-00 per person
Snorkelling Trip Turtle adventure
Techobanine Reef
Duration – 2h45 Hours
Max – 12 pax min 6 Pax
Adults – R680-00 per person
Children under 12 – R530-00
Fun Boat Ride
Duration – 2h45 Hour
Max – 12 pax min 6 Pax
Adults / kids – R540-00 per person
Dolphin swim and whale watching combo Special (July - Nov)
Adults - R880-00 per person
Children under 12 - R810
Whale Watching July – Nov
Adults – R880-00 per person
Children under 12 – R810-00
Transfer from Kosi Bay to Ponta do Ouro - Mozambique
2 Pax – R350-00 per person (return)
3 Pax and more R250-00 per person
Vehicle will be left at the Kosi Bay border,
The following documentation will be needed:
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Valid Passport