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Bhanga Nek Camping and Accommodation

Practical, info for Bhanga Nek camps, chalets and camping sites — including beach camp and lakeside options, directions, and what to expect on this wild stretch of coastline.

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                    Nek Bhanga Nek beach looking north

Key facts

  • Bhanga Nek is on the southern side of the Kosi Bay Third Lake (Lake Nhlange), within iSimangaliso.
  • Some areas and access routes are best with a 4x4 (details below).
  • Activities include fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, birdwatching and turtle nesting tours (seasonal).

Reservations contact

For Accommodation Reservations Tel: 082 857 3363

Email Us: jenny.reservations@vodamail.co.za

For quick trip planning help (activities, routes, day trips), WhatsApp or email us:
Scroll down for a list of Bhanga Nek Accommodation, camps and camping sites and more
Bhanga Nek information

Bhanga Nek Camping & Accommodation

Bhanga Nek is situated on the southern side of the Kosi Bay Third Lake, 12 km south of the Kosi Bay Mouth and 17 km south of the Mozambique border and falls within the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, one of South Africa's World Heritage Sites. The Bhanga Nek area is a wildlife enthusiast's paradise and a dream destination for any serious fisherman.

The Bhanga Nek area is famous for the huge biodiversity and diversity is landscape, with savannas, grasslands, forests, coastal lakes, sandy beaches and rocky shores. Activities at Bhanga Nek include rock and surf angling, birdwatching, Kosi bay trails, turtle nesting tours, boat cruises, kayaking, snorkeling, photography, or just relaxing on the beach.

The coast from Bhanga Nek southwards has many beautiful destinations you can travel to, using Bhanga Nek as a base. Places to visit from Bhanga Nek  include:

  • Kosi Bay
  • Kosi Mouth
  • Dog Point
  • Black Rock
  • Lala Nek
  • Rocktail Bay
  • Island Rock
  • Mabibi
  • Lake Sibaya
  • Sodwana Bay
  • Tembe Elephant Park
  • Ponta Do Ouro
For reservations, use the Bhanga Nek contact below. If you want help choosing the right camp for your trip style, message us on WhatsApp or call us and we’ll reply with practical options.
  • Dates
  • Number of people
  • Camping / chalet / self-catering preference
  • Budget range (optional)

Accommodation / Campsite Details

Bhanga Nek Accommodation

Bhanga Nek Beachside Camp

Self Catering Accommodation at Bhanga Nek

Chalets and Camping sites

The Bhanga Nek Beachside Camp is located 20m from the beach and is the closest accommodation to the Bhanga Nek beach. The accommodation consists of a tent camp which has 6 tents on raised wooden platforms, each with 2 beds with mattresses.

There are 2 ablution blocks, each with  flush toilets and  showers with hot water. The Beachside Camp has a central kitchen area and fire place for self catering and  has no cooking facilities, you have to bring along your own gas stove or cook on a fire.

The Beachside camp also has a fridge-freezer and cooking utensils. You need to bring you own drinking water and fire wood / charcoal. The Beachside camp has solar power which needs to be used sparingly.

The Bhanga Nek Beachside Camp is rustic, but the beautiful location makes up for the basic facilities.

For more information and accommodation rates contact us:
Contact Us
WhatsApp Only: 082 857 3363 (messages & WhatsApp calls)
Normal cellular voice calls may not connect reliably — please use WhatsApp or email.

Photos of the Bhanga Nek Beachside Camp

Bhanga Nek Beach Camp. Accommodation at the
                        beach
Bhanga Nek Beachside Camp
Bhanga Nek Beach Camp. Accommodation at the
                        beach
Bhanga Nek Beach Camp Chalets

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Bhanga Nek Lakeside Camp

Self Catering Accommodation at Bhanga Nek

Accommodation
Camping sites


The Bhanga Nek Lakeside Camp is situated on the southern shore of the Kosi Bay third lake, Lake Nhlange, about 300m from the Bhanga Nek beach. The Lakeside camp consists of 2 and 4 bed chalets, some with individual kitchenettes and en-suite bathrooms.  The accommodation consists of wooden chalets situated in the forest. The beach camp also has shaded camping sites with lights, but no electrical points.

Bhanga Nek Lakeside Camp has solar power, hot water showers and flush toilets. The accommodation consists of are 3 en-suite chalets with hot water in the bathrooms as well as kitchenettes. As with all the accommodation and camping sites at Bhanga Nek, you need to bring all supplies, including drinking water. There is a small tuck shop nearby where one can get some basic supplies.

For Bhanga Nek accommodation reservations Tel: 082 857 3363
Email us: jenny.reservations@vodamail.co.za

Photos of the Bhanga Nek Lakeside Camp


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Ukuthula Adventure (Vic's Camp)

Bhanga Nek Accommodation - Self Catering
Camping Sites


Vic’s camp at Bhanga Nek has shady campsites, reeded rondavel-type accommodation, bedroom only, bedding provided, communal kitchen with basic cooking utensils, freezer facilities and gas stove for chalet guests, shared ablution blocks with hot water showers and flush toilets. The viewing deck offers fantastic views of the Kosi Bay Third Lake and surrounding forests.

The camp is situated on top of a vegetated sand dune and has the best view of all the Bhanga Nek accommodation. This accommodation establishment is situated about 1.5km from Bhanga Nek beach, 10 minutes’ walk and 3-4 minutes’ drive from the beach.

Vic's camp has a basic restaurant and a bar. (Not for day visitors please)
Contact Us
WhatsApp Only: 082 857 3363 (messages & WhatsApp calls)
Normal cellular voice calls may not connect reliably — please use WhatsApp or email.

Photos of Vic's Camp at Bhanga Nek


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                      sites at Bhanga Nek

Sizakala (George & Betty's Camp)

 Bhanga Nek Accommodation
Camping site


Sizakala (George & Betty’s camp) has big shady campsites on the Kosi lake shore, plus self-catering accommodation reeded rondavels, bedroom only, bedding provided, communal kitchen with basic cooking utensils, freezer facilities and gas stove for chalet guests,  shared ablution blocks with hot water showers & flush toilets.

Each campsite has its own tap (water for washing) and some of the campsites have their own cold mini-shower and bush toilet .This accommodation is about 1.8km from the beach about 10 minutes' walk, and 3-4 minutes' drive from the beach, and is right on the lake

A generator provides the accommodation with electricity for a few hours in the evening.

Photos of Sizakala Camp at Bhanga Nek

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                      camp at bhanga nek accommodation

Little Paradise

Bhanga Nek Accommodation
Camping Sites

Little Paradise is a camping site set close to the Kosi Bay Lake system, approximately 2.5km from the beach. It has large spacious camping areas and basic accommodation in the form of six reed rondavels and spacious camp sites. The ablution blocks have hot water, heated by wood fires maintained by the camping site staff.

The camping sites are quiet and shady with ablution facilities which are clean and comfortable. The camping sites and rondavels have no electricity and one needs to bring along drinking water and all other supplies.
Contact Us
WhatsApp Only: 082 857 3363 (messages & WhatsApp calls)
Normal cellular voice calls may not connect reliably — please use WhatsApp or email.


Photos of Little Paradise Camping Site - Bhanga Nek


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                      paradise - Bhanga Nek camp and camping site

Rates / Availability

Rates can change seasonally — for the latest, send your dates for confirmation.
Reservations contact for Bhanga Nek remains unchanged above.

Directions to Bhanga Nek

Bhanga Nek is situated 12 km south of the Kosi Bay estuary mouth at the southern shore of the Kosi Bay Lake System. Access to Black Rock, Rocktail Bay, Island Rock and Lala Nek from Bhanga Nek is by 4x4 only, as are most of the camping sites and accommodation establishments, but some camps are accessible with smaller 2x4 vehicles.

Directions to Bhanga Nek

To get to the Bhanga Nek accommodation establishments, from KwaNgwanase (eManguze), take the road to the police station (D1843). Left onto the hard top dirt road This road becomes the A1076. Drive 9.8 Km until you see a few signs on the left. Turn left there to Bhanga Nek. Cross the steel bridge over the Siyadla River. After the bridge, keep left onto the A1073 and then keep going north, staying on the hard surface dirt road which leads to Bhanga Nek.  From here it will take about 40 minutes to get to Bhanga Nek.

Look out for the famous God Knows Tuck Shop where ice cold refreshments are available!

You will know when you have arrived in Bhanga Nek when you get to the Bhanga Nek school on the left and the Bhanga Nek Tuck Shop on the right. Keep going on the hard surface road to get to the Bhanga Nek camps, Bhanga Nek camping sites and the Bhanga Nek Beach.

If you get lost, call us on 0761971818 .....24hrs.

Contact us for a Bhanga Nek GPS Map


  • Bhanga Nek is remote and wild — plan supplies (including drinking water) ahead of time where needed.
  • Some access routes and nearby spots are best with a 4x4; ask for practical route advice if you’re unsure.
  • Peak holiday periods fill early — confirm dates as soon as you can.

Fast planning help (WhatsApp + Email)

For Bhanga Nek accommodation reservations, use the Bhanga Nek reservations contact shown on this page.
If you want help with routes, best camp choice for your style, or adding activities (turtle tours in season, ocean adventures, day safaris), message us your dates and group size and we’ll reply quickly.

  • Dates in and out
  • Number of people
  • Preferred style (camping / chalet / self-catering)
  • Budget range (optional)

Reviews of Bhanga Nek

Good Morning Jenny

Well, actually it is not really a good morning as I am back at work today…

What an excited, awesome and wonderful time we had at Bhanga, it was so awesome, wish I could stay there for ever. On our way there we accidentally took a wrong turn off and ended up by Potgieter, but he quickly put us on the right track again. When we arrived at Bhanga, immediately someone came and assisted us, we got Peter as our camp guy, cleaning the camp and washing the dishes and chasing the monkeys away. This is the guy that is cross eyed, I can definitely recommend him. Then we heard that Baardman was involved in a car accident and could not assist us with the fishing, but then we got “ freeman” who assisted us, I can also recommend him to be used by future visitors.

We went on a turtle tour, led by “Wonder”, also very professional, but what a walk on the beach, at least 5km, but it was worth our while, we got to see 3 turtles laying eggs.

The fish didn’t want to bite, as a whale stranded down south where we were not allowed to fish, thus all the fish were feeding from the dead whale, but we managed to catch 6 fish, 3 striped Grunter, 1 rainbow fish, and 2 Pompano’s(Wave Garrick’s)

We also visited God Knows tuck shop and supported them by having a few ice cold lagers and having a chat to the owner and other community members.

We were also entertained with a Zulu dance by a few children, and then had to dance with them.

We also communicated with the other community members, my nephew can speak Zulu and therefore we could build a nice relation with all the local community.

The weather was also good, except 1 day that we had rain, so we decided to go to town and did some shopping.

We were unfortunately only 2 people as the other 2 pulled out 2 days before our departure due to unforeseen circumstances, but still we enjoyed it very, very much.

Bhanga Nek will definitely be highly recommended by me.

Thanks

Eduard Steffen
Capital Budget Management


Contact Us
WhatsApp Only: 082 857 3363 (messages & WhatsApp calls)
Normal cellular voice calls may not connect reliably — please use WhatsApp or email.


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