Makakatana Bay Lodge

Location

Exclusively situated in the middle of the proclaimed 'Greater St Lucia Wetland Park' Reserve, the largest marine lake in Africa, Makakatana remains the only privately owned Lodge set within this pristine 'World Heritage Site'.

Activities

Wildlife, Game Drives, Safari, Self Drive, Walking /Hiking, Culture, Horse Trails, Canoeing, Country Lodge, Fishing, Diving/Snorkeling, Photography, Birding, Mountain Biking, Day Excursions, Game Cruise.

Attractions

The land on which the Lodge lies has been owned by the Morrison Family since the 1930's. Here the glorious, unspoiled Wetland, provides an undeniable attraction to lovers of wild life. Makakatana will take you to the golden, unpolluted coastal beaches flanked by some of the highest dune forests in the world. The virtually untouched beaches and pristine waters have the only turtle breeding grounds and tropical coral reefs in the subcontinent. Here you can snorkel, swim and take long walks on the undiscovered beaches of Cape Vidal. Enjoy a picnic lunch while the waves cool your feet and soak up the African sun!

Facilities

Exclusively situated on the banks of the lake, this 10 bed luxury Lodge welcomes you to an elegantly decorated 'home from home'. Private, air-conditioned suites are splashed with a mixture of Eastern and African Interior styles. While three sides of the suites are lined with glass doors, one has the option of flinging them aside keeping the insect screens closed to deter any flying intruders who may feel sociable during the night! The architecture is simply stunning, a feel for nature and the outdoors is carried into the bathrooms where one can lie back and watch the moon and stars through the glass roofed ceiling! At night there is a change of atmosphere as soft lights line the boardwalks linking the suites. A quick cocktail from the well-stocked bar fridge prepares you for the evening feasts! Out by the pool An interconnecting walkway leads you to a private camouflaged bush pool that allows you to sit, unnoticed as you watch the wildlife on and around the Lake.

Additional Information

Makakatana is the first in South Africa to offer Mokoro Canoe Safaris - in and around the narrows of the Lake St. Lucia Boat trip: An unforgettable boat trip on Lake St Lucia viewing hippo, crocodile, fish eagle, magnificent birdlife and other animals. Walks: Enjoy long walks through the untouched bush & grasslands on the Western Shores. Afternoon game drives take you exploring and seeking out hippo and crocodile. On a 2 night stay, where one full day is available, Makakatana will take you on a boat trip, collect you in a Safari vehicle and then head for the glorious unspoiled beaches of Cape Vidal. Enjoy walking along the long streches of untouched beaches, snorkel and swim in the warm Indian Ocean and enjoy a picnic lunch while the waves cool you down. In bad weather this trip will be replaced by a trip to Big 5 Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve. Birdlife (Land & Water) +/- 360 species!!

OTHER OPTIONAL EXTRA ADVENTURES: These adventures may be put together for you in a special itenerary according to the number of days spent at Makakatana. Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve Dumazulu Cultural Village Zulu Craft Centres - St Lucia centre or Ilala Weavers. These can also be included into an itenerary & taken by a Makakatana Ranger. Visit a traditional Zulu Sangoma (Witch Doctor). Night drives on the Eastern shores Turtle watching goes into the early hours of the morning - November - March Deepsea fishing Flyfishing at Cape Vidal Lake Fishing Whale watching - May - September Crocodile Centre Horse Trails in False Bay Fossil walks River tours

Children Policy

- Children over 12 welcome

Check In Before: 14:00

Check Out Before: 11:00