AttractionsRecommended Itenerary - 4 Night StayThe activities listed below are included in the fully inclusive rate. Day 1 - Afternoon Wetlands Safari Drive (16h00 to 19h00) Guests are taken on an afternoon Safari Drive into the wetlands watching Hippo, crocodile & birds on their first day at the Lodge. It is recommended that guests arrive at the Lodge by 15h00 in order to go on the drive. Guests are driven into the Wetlands, where hippo pass through in the late afternoon. En-route, animals that can be seen include Giraffe, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Zebra, White Rhino, Waterbuck, serval, porcupine, genet, Leopard, Elephant and Black Rhino. (Note: this activity is offered on the day of arrival) Day 2 - Beach Safari (08h00 to 15h00) Depart after Breakfast & enjoy a leisurely safari drive to the Eastern Shores through the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Reserve. Guests are taken to the Beach for swimming & snorkelling. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the sand dune forests followed by a game drive back to the Lodge by 15h00 for afternoon Tea served at 16h00. This is a combination safari, which includes a game drive and beach experience. Day 3 - Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve (05h00 to 14h00) Early Wake up & depart from the Lodge - 45 minute drive in an open Safari vehicle (or closed vehicle if preferred) to Hluhluwe or Umfolozi Game Reserve. A pocnic Breakfast is served. Guests return to the Lodge by 14h00 for a light lunch. Enjoy an afternoon siesta or leisure time at the pool on the lakes edge. Day 4 - Boat trip & Wetland Exploration (08h30 to 15h30) Guests are taken on an exploration of the Wetland Park. This includes a 2 hour boat trip on Lake St Lucia. A picnic lunch is served in the park before returning to the Lodge. The focus of this safari is to seek out birdlife, hippo and crocodile on the boat and other animals and birds in the Wetlands. Day 5 - Early Morning Walk or Drive Guests are taken on a morning walk or drive in the Wetland Park before returning to the Lodge for Breakfast and Check out. Additional Safaris Offered At An Additional Cost These Safaris are contracted out & must be booked in advance
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TGCSA Star Grading FacilitiesThe lodge is set in dune forest that bursts out over a wetland onto the banks of Lake St Lucia. Hippo and other wildlife often wander through the lodge, underneath the walkways. A bench has been subtly placed close to the waters edge to allow one to quitely sit and birdwatch. Often, in season, the bay infront of the lodge has hundreds of pelican and other birds feeding. Wetland Safari, St Lucia in KwaZulu Natal Makakatana Bay Lodge is privately set in a dune forest, where it is hidden just meters away from the waters edge of the banks of the Lake St Lucia Makakatana Bay Lodge Facilities:
DirectionsMakakatana Bay Lodge is situated within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Reserve, on Lake St Lucia, Zululand, KwaZulu Natal. Heading North on the N2 - pass the Mtubatuba / St. Lucia turnoff & keep heading North for approximately 20Km. Heading South on the N2 - Pass the Hluhluwe turnoff & head south for about another 25 / 30Km - pass the Nyalazi River sign & then ; Lookout for the CHARTERS CREEK / MAKAKATANA turn-off. Follow the tar road for approximately 14Km and keep going straight onto the dirt road towards Charters Creek. About 1Km along the dirt road take the right fork at the Makakatana sign. Keep on the dirt road and follow the signs for another 4Km. 2h30 Drive from Durban 1h00 Drive from Richards Bay Airport 6h30 Drive from Johannesburg
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