Aerial view of the Kosi Bay lake system at sunset, with boats and fish kraals along the forested shore
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Kosi Thonga Safaris

A local operator run by Kosi Bay-born guide Mthokozisi "Rasta" Nsele, a licensed skipper and qualified nature guide.

What they do

Going out with Kosi Thonga Safaris

Trips centre on the Kosi four-lake system: boat cruises across the lakes, mangrove and raphia-forest walks, and visits to the Thonga fish traps that local families have worked for centuries, often paired with a fish braai. Seasonal turtle tours and fishing charters round out the offering.

On offer

What you can book

01

Three-lake and full-day boat cruises

02

Boat cruise with mangrove forest walk; birding to the fourth lake

03

Raphia forest walk; Thonga fish-trap experience with fish braai

04

Turtle-nesting tours (November–March) and fishing charters

In the Park

Where you’ll be

Things to do

What you can do

Plan the rest of your visit

Kosi Thonga Safaris is one of the operators working inside iSimangaliso. Browse the full directory, or read up on the section of the Park you are heading for.

Aerial view of the Kosi Bay lake system at sunset, with boats and fish kraals along the forested shore
  1. Home
  2. Establishments
  3. Kosi Thonga Safaris
Tour operator

Kosi Thonga Safaris

A local operator run by Kosi Bay-born guide Mthokozisi "Rasta" Nsele, a licensed skipper and qualified nature guide.

What they do

Going out with Kosi Thonga Safaris

Trips centre on the Kosi four-lake system: boat cruises across the lakes, mangrove and raphia-forest walks, and visits to the Thonga fish traps that local families have worked for centuries, often paired with a fish braai. Seasonal turtle tours and fishing charters round out the offering.

On offer

What you can book

01

Three-lake and full-day boat cruises

02

Boat cruise with mangrove forest walk; birding to the fourth lake

03

Raphia forest walk; Thonga fish-trap experience with fish braai

04

Turtle-nesting tours (November–March) and fishing charters

In the Park

Where you’ll be

Things to do

What you can do

Plan the rest of your visit

Kosi Thonga Safaris is one of the operators working inside iSimangaliso. Browse the full directory, or read up on the section of the Park you are heading for.

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Tour operator

Kosi Thonga Safaris

A local operator run by Kosi Bay-born guide Mthokozisi "Rasta" Nsele, a licensed skipper and qualified nature guide. Trips centre on the Kosi four-lake system: boat cruises across the lakes, mangrove and raphia-forest walks, and visits to the Thonga fish traps that local families have worked for centuries, often paired with a fish braai. Seasonal turtle tours and fishing charters round out the offering.

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What to expect

A local operator run by Kosi Bay-born guide Mthokozisi "Rasta" Nsele, a licensed skipper and qualified nature guide. Trips centre on the Kosi four-lake system: boat cruises across the lakes, mangrove and raphia-forest walks, and visits to the Thonga fish traps that local families have worked for centuries, often paired with a fish braai. Seasonal turtle tours and fishing charters round out the offering.

  • Three-lake and full-day boat cruises
  • Boat cruise with mangrove forest walk; birding to the fourth lake
  • Raphia forest walk; Thonga fish-trap experience with fish braai
  • Turtle-nesting tours (November–March) and fishing charters

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Connected to the Park

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