Bamba Flyfishing Adventures

Once again, the Bamba Flyfishing Adventures Team invites you to experience a unique opportunity to fly fish at Kosi Mouth in the Kosi Bay Coastal Reserve Forest.

Package 1

Three Days, Two Nights

Arrive on Friday. Depart on Sunday.

Package 2

4 Days, 3 Nights

Arrive on Thurs. Depart on Sunday

Package 3

Five Days, Four Nights

Arrive on Wednesday. Depart on Sunday.

Our fully inclusive packages consist of:

Five, Four or Three days of exclusive flyfishing at Kosi Bay mouth. A dedicated flyfishing guide for the group for the duration of your entire stay. Accommodation at the Amangwane Camp for the duration of your stay. All food and soft drinks for the duration of the trip. All Entry fees to the Kosi Bay Coastal Forest Reserve. A maximum of six anglers per group. 4x4 Transport from Amangwane Camp to the Mouth and back. Kayaks to cross over the mouth and access the south bank. A full pre-trip briefing on requirements, fishing, travelling info, etc.

Kitchen and Lapa at Amangwane Camp

Amangwane Camp is situated just 100m from the entrance gate to Kosi Mouth. The Kosi mouth is situated seven kilometres south of the Mozambique-South African border on the east coast of South Africa. Your entire journey from your home to within 5kms of the camp will be on National Roads. The last 5kms to Amangwane is a compacted sand road which is accessible by all vehicles. The road to the mouth is accessible only with 4x4 vehicles. Detailed directions will be provided on confirmation of your booking.

Information about Kosi Bay

Breath-Taking View from the Viewpoint

The Kosi Bay system of lakes and entire area is part of the Kosi Bay Coastal Reserve Forest, and has been proclaimed a World Heritage Site. This status has been bestowed on the area due to its vast biodiversity, bird life, turtle nesting, fishing, high sand dunes, vegetation and a host of other attractions. The area between Kosi mouth and Bhanga Nek (17.5kms south) boasts the highest concentration of turtle nests in the world.

The Kosi Bay area is also home to the Amatonga Tribe who have lived and fished there for centuries with their unique reeded fish traps. Being a World Heritage site, it is unspoilt and unpolluted, and an absolute wonder that must be experienced in South Africa. The Kosi mouth also offers another unique opportunity to snorkel over the only Coral Reef in the world, which is located inside an estuary.

Information about Amangwane Camp

Amangwane Camp is a rustic but comfortable reeded chalet camp. All chalets have en suites with hot and cold running water. Each chalet is equipped with two single beds. All bed linen and towels are provided. Guests are requested to please use water very sparingly as it is pumped in from about five kilometers away. All food provided will be typical South African meals like Braais, Potjies, etc. Naturally, seafood will be on the menu at least once during your stay. Amangwane Camp has a small generator, which provides sufficient electricity to light up the lapa area and to charge your cell phone batteries, camera batteries, etc. There is clear cell phone reception at Amangwane Camp. A covered lapa, tables and chairs are available for dining, fly tying, tackle preparation, etc. Alternatively, feel free to gather around the campfire under the stars to enjoy the peace and splendour of Maputaland.

Fishing

This is Kingfish country, and is renowned for the numerous Caranx (kingfish) species, especially the Giant Kingfish or Ignobilis Kingfish (GT's). While these fish are prevalent throughout the year, the period from January to April historically shows the greatest concentration of them at the mouth, when they arrive in huge numbers to feed on the Grunter. Many Giants in the 15kg to 25kg range have been hooked and landed at the mouth. If this is your kind of challenge, then do not hesitate to book for this unique opportunity to flyfish for them. Kosi Bay is a fly fishers paradise and also offers pristine flyfishing on almost secluded beaches for the other plentiful sub-tropical species like Grunter, Springer, Salad Fish, Wave Garrick, River Snapper, Pickhandle Barracuda, and a host of other saltwater species. A dedicated guide will be close by at all times to offer expert assistance and advice. Fishing times will coincide with the Kosi Bay Coastal Reserve gate opening and closing times being 06H00 to 18H00.

Special night fishing permits are only allowed two days before and after the spring tides. These can be arranged on your behalf. Please note that the cost of these night permits are NOT included in the package price and will be for your account..

Your Hosts

Your guide will be Andrew Sutherland who is highly familiar with the fish behaviour, fishing conditions, tides, weather patterns, fly selection, tippets, etc. He also has vast knowledge on the flora and fauna of the area. One of your hosts will be Elmon Mkonto, who has lived in Kosi Bay almost all his life. Feel free to ask him if you could visit one of his many traditional fish traps, or try out one of his traditional fishing spears. Bamba Flyfishing Adventures is pleased to assure you that you will be in good hands during your entire visit to Kosi Bay.

WHERE: Kosi Mouth in the Kosi Bay Coastal Reserve Forest