Thongaland Turtle Lodge - Kosi Mouth

21/11/2025

What a magical start to our turtle season!

Our stretch of untouched, pristine coastline has welcomed a few Loggerhead Turtles and finally the so sought after Leatherback Turtle. Each a rare and humbling sight, that never fails to stop us in our tracks!

We look forward to more moonlit moments with these ancient ocean wanders and our amazing guests.

If you'd like to experience these creatures, contact us on +27 72 723 4215 or pop us an email on [email protected]

03/11/2025

We are so excited - IT'S OFFICIALLY TURTLE SEASON!

Kosi bay is a pristine Turtle Hotspot. We generally see Leatherback, and Loggerhead Turtles. As the season starts we will experience these amazing creatures digging their nests, laying eggs, covering the nests & return back to the waters.

Don't miss our amazing special!

Minimum of 4 guests to book between 15th Dec 25 - 15th Jan 26

Contact us: +27 72 723 4215
[email protected]

01/10/2025

We are so excited for the upcoming Turtle Season in Kosi Bay!

Starting early November, turtles come out onto our pristine beaches to lay their eggs. One female will return to the same beach annually and multiple times during one season - this increases their chances of reaching adulthood.

To experience these magnificent creatures, book a turtle tour with us!

Call us on +27 63 886 8365
or on +27 72 723 4215

Or email us at:
[email protected]
[email protected]

29/09/2025

Evenings at Thongaland Turtle Lodge!

The crackle of the fire, the forest birds singing their goodnight chorus' and the peace that comes with it all - this is the magic of Kosi Bay.

Warmth, peace & wild beauty under one sky!

&Quiet

17/09/2025

Don't miss out on this amazing offer!

Valid from the 1st of November 2025 until the 31st March 2026.

Experience the best of Kosi bay!

Contact us on:
+27 63 886 8365
+27 72 723 4215

Or email us at:
[email protected]

&Surf

02/12/2024

Last night at Kosi mouth we got spoiled with not only one, but two beautiful Leatherback turtles!! Early in the evening we saw a set of Leatherback tracks and nest from the night before, making us think that our luck was just out.. And then we found them, nesting 50 meters apart.. Special stretch of the Maputaland turtle sanctuary with 3 giants nesting over the space of 2 nights!

18/11/2024

15/11/2024

What an incredible evening out on the beach at Kosi Bay Mouth last night.. We walked about 2.5km in total and found 3 loggerhead turtles, all nesting nice and high above the high water mark.. Kosi magic!

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13/11/2024

Had a great evening out last night in the rain.. Although non of the females managed to nest successful with the rain drenched, compacted sand last night it, was a wonderful evening out in the drizzle.. Luckily with no wind at all, everyone managed to stay nice and warm.

06/11/2024

Amazing day on Safari in Tembe Elephant Reserve today with some crazy sightings..

Tomorrow we will spoil our guests down at the mouth again with some Kayaking in the mangroves, Snorkeling in the aquarium, early dinner at the lodge and finishing the day off in search of Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles nesting..

Another day in Thongaland ;)
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03/11/2024

What an incredible start to our season at Kosi mouth! Last night we observed this beautiful loggerhead and received news that the previous night two loggerheads and our first Leatherback also nested successfully! Happy turtle vibes..
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29/10/2024

As the water temperature start rising our turtle sightings usually start increasing on our Snorkeling Adventures in the Kosi mouth "aquarium".

We are often lucky on our early morning spring high tide snorkels, specially during bigger swell conditions, with green and hawksbill turtles finding shelter from the rough conditions.

They are usually pretty relaxed and offer our guests some stunning sightings.

www.turtlelodge.co.za