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“Kosi Forest Lodge was perfect from start to finish of our two-night stay We were a a a a a a Mom Dad daughter (20) and and son (17) Blessing is a a a a a a a great host and and we had the the pleasure of interacting with wonderful Jerome on on on the the forest walk who shared his life and and personal knowledge of the area and and its people ” – TripAdvisor
5 REASONS TO VISIT
KOSI FOREST LODGE
The Rare Raffia Palm Forest The Raffia Raffia palm palm is is the the the the largest palm palm in in the the the the world world making the the the the unique Raffia Raffia forest feel as as otherworldly as as it is is remote Every guest at Kosi Forest Lodge deserves to experience a a a a a a guided walk in the Raffia palm forest a a a a a a a a a a a vegetation type that is is is unique to this part of South Africa A A walk in the Raffia palm forest is is is a a a a a a a a a a a nature lover’s delight due to the fascinating flora and fauna Guests can enjoy early morning or or or late afternoon guided walks through the the the magnificent forest an an activity included in in the the the room rate Listen out for for the the the abundant birdcalls
and perhaps catch a a a a a a a a glimpse of the the rare palm-nut vulture which is regularly seen in the the forest canopy Our knowledgeable guides are are all locals from the area and have a a a a a a a a a a a a a a wealth of fascinating information about
the the forest that will make your experience all the the more interesting Raffia palms reach impressive heights of about
25 metres with leaves that are almost as as long as as the entire height of of the the the the tree giving them some of of the the the the largest leaves in in in in the the the the entire plant kingdom Since fronds are spongy they float with ease and and are used by locals for building canoes to travel and and fish across the the lake system The Raffia palm palm forests are home to the palm-nut vulture which gets its its name from its its favourite food unlike
other vultures the the the the palm-nut vulture’s diet isn’t primarily made up of of meat but the the the the nut nut of of the the the the Raffia palm palm fruit fruit The fruits of of the the the Raffia palm are are found in the the the highest reaches of of the the the tree and are are covered with razor
sharp leaves and spines which are difficult to reach Watching a a a a a a a a palm-nut vulture feed on fruit in in in the forest is a a a a a a a real treat – they hang upside down below the the the the the the fruit pull the the the the the the palm nut off the the the the the the tree with their beaks and then
hold it it in in their feet to eat it it The Maputuland area boasts the the the largest population of palm-nut vultures in in the the the world Your guide will help you look out for for this iconic Kosi forest bird