Interested in an escape that offers everything? Think beach, bush, and wetlands? Then we know just the place in KwaZulu Natal. Makakatana Bay Lodge is a sacred family-owned and run 20 bed luxury lodge, that's situated on the western shores of Lake St Lucia, within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Makakatana has been in the Morrison Family for over 100 years.
In 1999, the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park was saved from dune mining, and the 1,328,901 hectare iSimangaliso Wetland Park was listed for its outstanding natural values and declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Find Bush, Beach & Wetlands At Makakatana Bay Lodge
A destination you most certainly need to visit, Makakatana Bay Lodge is a must-visit to add to your KZN Safari itinerary. Here, you can explore the magic and wonder of pristine, unspoiled and uninhabited wildlife beaches, vast wetlands surrounding the largest marine lake in the southern hemisphere, game drives, and an unforgettable boat cruise on an estuary of World Heritage Status.
This protected, natural wonder gem boasts Africa’s largest estuarine system, that more than 800 hippo and 1200 crocodile call home. As well as their treasured coastal dune forests that lead to pristine beaches as you pass vibrant bird and wildlife in their game reserve.
Enjoy sightings of buffalo, hippo, crocodile, elephant, hyena, leopard and more than 530 bird species.
Go On An Adventure
You'll experience all of the wildlife and natural beauty on their adventure-filled, full-day safaris with passionate and knowledgeable guides. This opportunity allows you to fully explore and experience vast areas of the Western and Eastern Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. They offer full day beach safaris, where guests can enjoy beach walks, snorkelling and swimming, or full day boat safaris and Western shores game drives which include delicious bush picnic lunches.
At Makakatana Bay Lodge, they also pride themselves on their fine dining created by their Chefs, who plan delightful tastes and spaces from the heart. You will also enjoy peaceful solitude in the comfort of one of the eight luxury suites that are spacious, set on raised decks and equipped with outside showers and baths. It is here that you can cherish and experience the unexpected choir skills of the hippo, the harmonising of their powerful grunts that leave an unforgettable imprint of Africa in all visitor’s hearts.
Makakatana is just a two and a half hour drive north from King Shaka International Airport.
For More Information
For more information, visit www.makakatana.com.
Also contact them by calling 087 059 9015 or emailing [email protected].
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Address: Lot 3, Makakatana, ISimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
