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Join us on a turtle tour to view giant sea turtles nesting on the pristine beaches of Kosi Bay and Bhanga Nek. Kosi Bay turtle tours begin in November and continue until mid-March when the turtle nesting and hatching season comes to an end.
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Kosi Bay turtle tours begin in November and continue until mid-March when the turtle nesting and hatching season comes to an end. Kosi Bay is the best place in South Africa to do a turtle tour because at Kosi Bay there is the highest concentration of turtles nesting anywhere along the entire African coastline.
Ideal for
Sea turtles come from hundreds, and in some cases thousands of kilometers away to nest at Kosi Bay because the area offers perfect turtle nesting areas and strict protection of the sea turtles and turtle eggs.
Kosi Bay Turtle Tours offer you the opportunity to view these ancient reptiles in their natural habitat during the only time of the year that the turtles leave the water.
An adventure just getting there
Kosi Bay Turtle Tours begin at the beach entrance at Bhaga Nek, which is an hours drive away from anywhere along a track which is suitable for 4X4 vehicles only. We arrange transfers from Durban, Richards Bay, St Lucia, Sodwana Bay, Mkuze and Manguze.
Night walking distances and timing vary. If you are travelling with young children, tell us when booking so we can advise the best option.
The Kosi Bay turtle tours are run by members of the local community who have concessions issued by KZNCS on an annual basis. All proceeds go directly to the local Thonga community living at KwaDapha and Bhanga Nek.
Kosi Bay turtle tours begin in November and continue until mid-March when the turtle nesting and hatching season comes to an end.
No. No driving on the beaches is allowed at Kosi Bay and all Kosi Bay Turtle Tours are by foot.
Kosi Bay Turtle Tours begin at the beach entrance at Bhanga Nek, reached via a 4x4 track.
Yes. Transfers can be arranged from Durban, Richards Bay, St Lucia, Sodwana Bay, Mkuze and Manguze.