Kosi Bay
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Kosi Bay
Moet my asb nie verwys na vorige topics nie, het almal gelees en is al 'n paar jaar oud. Ek gaan Julie vir 'n week na Kosi bay lodge toe en vat my boot saam om bietjie die lakes te explore. Ek wil ook bietjie soutwater onder my voete kry. Volgens baie is dit 'n lekker plek, die omgewing, en kan jy lekker sand ry (wat ek jare terug laas gedoen het). Vertel bietjie asb sommer so in die algemeen wie onlangs daar was en die ervaring.
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Re: Kosi Bay
Rian
I was in Kosi for a week last September - BRILLIANT
you have the following places to visit while there all of which you require a permit for
Kosi mouth
Black Rock
Rocktail bay
and a couple of others that I cannot remember know.
They only allow 16 or so vehicle a day at the sites and you can only book them the day before, at the parks board offices which is at the parks board camping site.
If you go anywhere beside kosi mouth, pay your monies and take a guide with as you will get lost!!!! GPS's do not work as there are no official roads, ie the map that parks board sell is nice to look at to get a general layout of the area but useless to get you to the sites.
Better yet "hire yourself" a local (gillie) for the time you are there to clean extra and carry, they need the money and it is so worth it.
The best place to go snorkelling is at kosi mouth on the opposite side to where you park your guide gillie or local "carrier" will be able to tell you which route to take just watch out for high tide if you are taking camera's with.
You also need to take all your own refreshments with as there is nothing to buy at the tourist spots.
Remember your fishing license.
Ensure you have a lot of packing space available on the way back as the wood there is cheap and you will want to bring some back - lekker hard hout!!!
where and when do I meet you on the road??? EK WIL SAAM!!!!!
Shout if there is something in particular that you need to find out,
By the way where are you staying?
I was in Kosi for a week last September - BRILLIANT
you have the following places to visit while there all of which you require a permit for
Kosi mouth
Black Rock
Rocktail bay
and a couple of others that I cannot remember know.
They only allow 16 or so vehicle a day at the sites and you can only book them the day before, at the parks board offices which is at the parks board camping site.
If you go anywhere beside kosi mouth, pay your monies and take a guide with as you will get lost!!!! GPS's do not work as there are no official roads, ie the map that parks board sell is nice to look at to get a general layout of the area but useless to get you to the sites.
Better yet "hire yourself" a local (gillie) for the time you are there to clean extra and carry, they need the money and it is so worth it.
The best place to go snorkelling is at kosi mouth on the opposite side to where you park your guide gillie or local "carrier" will be able to tell you which route to take just watch out for high tide if you are taking camera's with.
You also need to take all your own refreshments with as there is nothing to buy at the tourist spots.
Remember your fishing license.
Ensure you have a lot of packing space available on the way back as the wood there is cheap and you will want to bring some back - lekker hard hout!!!
where and when do I meet you on the road??? EK WIL SAAM!!!!!
Shout if there is something in particular that you need to find out,
By the way where are you staying?
Rules are there to make you think before you break them!!!
God made man before
woman so as to give him time
to think of an answer
for her first question.
COMMON SENCE IS NOT A GIFT, IT IS A PUNISHMENT!! BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE IT!!!
God made man before
woman so as to give him time
to think of an answer
for her first question.
COMMON SENCE IS NOT A GIFT, IT IS A PUNISHMENT!! BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE IT!!!
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Re: Kosi Bay
Thanks Boet WQN, I will be staying at the Kosi Bay Lodge. I will surely press your button for more info. How much does one pay the gillies, they must also assist in the channels between the lakes etc. I'll be there from the 13th to 19th of July, hope the weather plays along!
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Re: Kosi Bay
We only hired a helper to carry at the various spots and they helped carry your stuff sometimes up to a kay away and then returned at the allotted hour to collect again and they where asking us R20 for that service.
One of the blokes staying at the parks board camp site, hired one for his whole time there and according to him they helped with the cleaning of the camp and basically assisted with everything.
The locals are very friendly and helpful.
Extremely jealous of you!!!!!
Ps the section of road between the N2 and kosi is a lot longer than you think or seems when you look at the map.
One of the blokes staying at the parks board camp site, hired one for his whole time there and according to him they helped with the cleaning of the camp and basically assisted with everything.
The locals are very friendly and helpful.
Extremely jealous of you!!!!!
Ps the section of road between the N2 and kosi is a lot longer than you think or seems when you look at the map.
Rules are there to make you think before you break them!!!
God made man before
woman so as to give him time
to think of an answer
for her first question.
COMMON SENCE IS NOT A GIFT, IT IS A PUNISHMENT!! BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE IT!!!
God made man before
woman so as to give him time
to think of an answer
for her first question.
COMMON SENCE IS NOT A GIFT, IT IS A PUNISHMENT!! BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE IT!!!
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Re: Kosi Bay
I will take that one with a Castle!
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Re: Kosi Bay
Drive to Bhanga nek. No permit required and a lovely bay.
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Re: Kosi Bay
Rian
have a look at the following link re permits
http://www.kznwildlife.com/index.php/ko ... tions.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
have a look at the following link re permits
http://www.kznwildlife.com/index.php/ko ... tions.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Rules are there to make you think before you break them!!!
God made man before
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to think of an answer
for her first question.
COMMON SENCE IS NOT A GIFT, IT IS A PUNISHMENT!! BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE IT!!!
God made man before
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COMMON SENCE IS NOT A GIFT, IT IS A PUNISHMENT!! BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE IT!!!
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Re: Kosi Bay
Hey Boet, I still require so much more info from you or any other member! I will be taking down one of my smaller boats to do lake fishing, since we will be staying on the edges of Lake 3. Please guys, don't be so uptight as the fishing forums. What do I need not to get lost on the single tracks etc. Who has fished the lakes?
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Re: Kosi Bay
Sorry cannot help with the lakes regarding the fishing but re the sand tracks its is easy throw the gps away and hire a guide, trust me on this.
AND ENJOY
AND ENJOY
Rules are there to make you think before you break them!!!
God made man before
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to think of an answer
for her first question.
COMMON SENCE IS NOT A GIFT, IT IS A PUNISHMENT!! BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE IT!!!
God made man before
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COMMON SENCE IS NOT A GIFT, IT IS A PUNISHMENT!! BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE IT!!!
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Re: Kosi Bay
Thanks, I trust you!