Chill, Smile, Happy, Relax Traditional Cache
Chill, Smile, Happy, Relax
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This is a micro cache, placed close by the swimming pool and restaurant inside the premises of Kosi Bay Lodge. The owners of the lodge, Karin and Neels, knows about this cache and it was placed with their consent.
At the gate of the lodge you can just mention that you are going to the restaurant.
Kosi Bay iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Kosi Bay Lodge is situated close to Kosi Bay iSimangaliso Wetland Park which is made up of 4 interlinked lakes situated within the iSimangaliso wetland park,Maputuland Kwazulu Natal South Africa.
This world heritage site (1999) forms part of the iSimangaliso wetland park and is situated in the northern section of the park. Accessing Kosi Bay can be done vie the town of Hluhluwe and then continue towards Sodwana then onto Manguzi which is the closest town to Kosi Bay a mere 13km. The last and closest lake/estuary to Mozambique is only 2 kilometres. The Kosi bay river is also referred to as the aquarium due to its incredible clarity of the water and abundance of fish species found in the area.
This area is synonymous for fishing (fly fishing, cast fishing, rock and surf fishing). Numerous bird species can also be found in the area of which the palm nut vulture, Pels fishing owl and king fishers may be observed in the area. Hippo’s and Nile crocodiles do also frequent the area so caution is needed at all times. Logger Head and Leatherback turtles lay their eggs along the beaches from November to end February this is one of the highlights in the area with a doubt as seeing one of these gentle giants of the ocean is a awe inspiring moment one never to be forgotten. Other species found within the are include, Dolphins, Whale Sharks, Zambesi Sharks, Manta Rays, White Backed Herons, Bull Sharks and Duiker.
Look out for the Kosi palm which has the largest leaf of any plant, endemic species in the area include Kosi Cycad and Kosi Ferns. This area also boats one of the very few places on earth to have 5 different species of Mangroves to be found within 1 area.
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Lbh jvyy unir gb ragre gur qel cbby, vg jvyy nyfb uryc sbe fhaohea gbb.
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