The Kosi lake system seen from above, with traditional fish kraals set in the shallows
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Utshwayelo Kosi Mouth Lodge & Camp

Utshwayelo is a community partnership project named after the 800-year-old Thonga fish kraals of the Kosi estuary, set just moments from the pristine shores and famed snorkelling of the Kosi Mouth inside the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

Where you sleep

Staying with Utshwayelo Kosi Mouth Lodge & Camp

It spans a full range of accommodation — from en-suite luxury tents and rustic cabins to a tented camp and private campsites — with tourism income and jobs flowing back to the local community.

On offer

What you get

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Range of stays: Tusker luxury tents, Hippo cabins, Turtle tents and Fish Eagle campsites

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Kosi Mouth snorkelling and three-lake boat cruises

03

Traditional fish-trap tours, kayak safaris and guided hikes

04

Birding and turtle viewing in season

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Utshwayelo Kosi Mouth Lodge & Camp is one of the places to stay inside iSimangaliso. Browse the full directory, or read up on the section of the Park you are heading for.

The Kosi lake system seen from above, with traditional fish kraals set in the shallows
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Utshwayelo Kosi Mouth Lodge & Camp

Utshwayelo is a community partnership project named after the 800-year-old Thonga fish kraals of the Kosi estuary, set just moments from the pristine shores and famed snorkelling of the Kosi Mouth inside the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

Where you sleep

Staying with Utshwayelo Kosi Mouth Lodge & Camp

It spans a full range of accommodation — from en-suite luxury tents and rustic cabins to a tented camp and private campsites — with tourism income and jobs flowing back to the local community.

On offer

What you get

01

Range of stays: Tusker luxury tents, Hippo cabins, Turtle tents and Fish Eagle campsites

02

Kosi Mouth snorkelling and three-lake boat cruises

03

Traditional fish-trap tours, kayak safaris and guided hikes

04

Birding and turtle viewing in season

In the Park

Where you’ll be

Things to do

What you can do

Plan the rest of your visit

Utshwayelo Kosi Mouth Lodge & Camp is one of the places to stay inside iSimangaliso. Browse the full directory, or read up on the section of the Park you are heading for.

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Utshwayelo Kosi Mouth Lodge & Camp in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
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Utshwayelo Kosi Mouth Lodge & Camp

Utshwayelo is a community partnership project named after the 800-year-old Thonga fish kraals of the Kosi estuary, set just moments from the pristine shores and famed snorkelling of the Kosi Mouth inside the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. It spans a full range of accommodation — from en-suite luxury tents and rustic cabins to a tented camp and private campsites — with tourism income and jobs flowing back to the local community.

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What to expect

Utshwayelo is a community partnership project named after the 800-year-old Thonga fish kraals of the Kosi estuary, set just moments from the pristine shores and famed snorkelling of the Kosi Mouth inside the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. It spans a full range of accommodation — from en-suite luxury tents and rustic cabins to a tented camp and private campsites — with tourism income and jobs flowing back to the local community.

  • Range of stays: Tusker luxury tents, Hippo cabins, Turtle tents and Fish Eagle campsites
  • Kosi Mouth snorkelling and three-lake boat cruises
  • Traditional fish-trap tours, kayak safaris and guided hikes
  • Birding and turtle viewing in season

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