Amangwane Camp, Kosi Bay, KwaZulu Natal
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Telephone: +27 (0)76 164-1134, Facsimile: +27 (0)86 515-7237, Mobile: +27 (0)76 164-1134
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Caravan Parks & Camping Sites » Holiday Apartments & Suites » Self Catering Chalets & Cottages » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Fishing Lodges » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Self Catering » DESCRIPTION: Our community camp is a rustic haven in the dunes surrounding the lakes of Kosi Bay and is situated close by the northernmost entrance to the Wetland Park and in the heart of the welcoming Thongaland community. AccommodationYour accommodation is in cool reed chalets, each with twin beds and en-suite toilet and shower. An al-fresco dining area and fire circle is the perfect place to relax, unwind and make the most of the warm days and the starry nights. The camp is run on gas and solar power. There is a USB port in your chalet where you can charge your electrical equipment if you have a USB charger. We provide comfortable beds and linen etc, but we ask that you bring your own toiletries and beach towel. This is a non-luxury, no frills destination for the adventurous traveller - come to love beautiful Kosi Bay. Activities and AttractionsSnorkelling trips to the bay This is one of the top 10 snorkelling sites in Africa - the clear warm waters are perfect. Highly recommended. Fish trap visits One of your hosts and co-owner, Elmon Mkhonto, whose family has been in the area for generations, will take you to his fish traps and explain how they work. He will show you how they are made and after explaining how he spears the fish, you are encouraged to try and catch one yourself. What you catch you keep – we can prepare it for your dinner. Elephant Safaris In Tembe Elephant Reserve. This small but unique nearby reserve lies on the border between South Africa and Mozambique. It is home to the Big 5, and is especially known for its large elephants, and is also home to the endangered Suni, as well as other more common African wildlife species. Canoeing The community guides will take you out for an easy paddle on these beautiful waterways. Fishing Our fishing guides can show you the hotspots and help with your technique. Bring your own tackle or hire from us. Visit to local school Meet and talk to local kids in the classroom. We include at least one, usually two, of the above activities per day if you book the fully-inclusive package, pending the amount of time you have and the weather etc. AccessGood tar and gravel road all the way to the camp. Accessible with any vehicle. Ten minutes from the Mozambique border. Less than two hours from Hluhluwe. Optional add-onsMozambique day trips On this day trip we take you into Mozambique and out for a scenic trip on the ocean. There is plenty of marine wildlife to be seen. If conditions allow there is a possibility of swimming with dolphins. Highly recommended. Turtle tours Nesting season is between November and February. Cross the lake in the early evening by boat, and take a walking tour with trained community guides in search of nesting loggerhead and leatherback turtles. Boat trips Launching at 3rd lake we enjoy the waterways of this large lake system. |
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DIRECTIONS: From Johannesburg There are two alternative routes to Kosi Bay coming from the direction of Johannesberg. The first is shorter in terms of distance, but the road has some potholes and is much more rural with many cows and people on the road. The second is longer in terms of distance, but won’t take much longer time-wise. Either (1): Take the N2 past Ermelo and Piet Retief. After Lake Jozini turn left through Jozini town. Keep on that road following signs for Kosi Bay and Farazela border. The road has some potholes so be aware. Drive towards the southernmost border between South Africa and Mozambique, past KwaNgwanase. Just before you hit the border (about 10 minutes past the town) there is a graded (dirt) road to the right (the only one in the vicinity that is neither tar nor sand) with a sign post for Utshwayelo campsite. (If you hit the border you've gone too far, turn back less than a kilometre.) Follow that road for about 3.5 kms. There are some unmarked speed bumps along this road which are difficult to spot, so we recommend driving slowly. Amangwane is on the right (look for the sign). Or (2): Take the N2 south as far as Hluhluwe, where you turn off and turn left on the R22. Come past Hluhluwe town and follow signs for Sodwana Bay. At the town of Mbazwana do not turn off to Sodwana Bay but follow signs for Kosi Bay and Farazela border. Drive towards the southernmost border between South Africa and Mozambique, past KwaNgwanase. Just before you hit the border (about 10 minutes past the town) there is a graded road to the right (the only one in the vicinity) with a sign post for Utshwayelo campsite. (If you hit the border you've gone too far, turn back less than a kilometre.) Follow that road for about 3.5 kms. There are some unmarked speed bumps along this road which are difficult to spot, so we recommend driving slowly. Amangwane is on the right (look for the sign). From Durban or Richards Bay Take the N2 north. Turn off at the Hluhluwe / Sodwana turn off. Come past Hluhluwe town and follow signs for Sodwana Bay. At the town of Mbazwana do not turn off to Sodwana Bay but follow signs for Kosi Bay and Farazela border. Drive towards the southernmost border between South Africa and Mozambique, past KwaNgwanase. Just before you hit the border (about 10 minutes past the town) there is a graded (dirt) road to the right (the only one in the vicinity which is neither tar nor sand) with a sign post for Utshwayelo campsite. (If you hit the border you've gone too far, turn back less than a kilometre.) There are some unmarked speed bumps along this road which are difficult to spot, so we recommend driving slowly. Follow that road for about 3.5 kms. Amangwane is on the right (look for the sign). From Swaziland Come through Golela border post, drive to the N2. Turn left onto the N2 south. After Lake Jozini turn left through Jozini town. Keep on that road following signs for Kosi Bay and Farazela border. The road has some potholes so be aware. Drive towards the southernmost border between South Africa and Mozambique, past KwaNgwanase. Just before you hit the border (about 10 minutes past the town) there is a graded road to the right (the only one in the vicinity) with a sign post for Utshwayelo campsite. (If you hit the border you've gone too far, turn back less than a kilometre.) Follow that road for about 3.5 kms. There are some unmarked speed bumps along this road which are difficult to spot, so we recommend driving slowly. Amangwane is on the right (look for the sign). MAP: Available at: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/amangwanecamp/map.php |
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