Luxury Suite (twin) (3 rooms)
Luxury Suite (king) (2 rooms)
Honeymoon Suite (1 room)
Family Suite (2 rooms)
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Lodge
The only privately owned an run lodge situated within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park on the Western Shores of Lake St Lucia.
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Pool deck
Pool privately situated on the banks of the lake.
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Luxury Suite
5 Luxury Suites - accommodating 2 adults.
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Outdoor bath
Luxury Suites have inside showers and outside baths and showers.
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Honeymoon Suite
The honeymoon suite with views out onto the vlei.
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Family Suite
The family room has a king bed and an interleading room for two children under 12 years. (Maximum 2 Adults and 2 Children)
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Boat safari
Hippo viewing on the full day Boat safari.
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Beach safari
Some time on the Indian Ocean beaches on the Eastern Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Uninhabited spaces.
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Eco-boat
Solar powered eco boats for silent Eco boat trips on the lake in front of the lodge.
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Nature drive
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Boma
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Waterside deck
Silent spaces to sit and relax. Sit in the trees and listen to the sounds of the hippo, frogs & birds.
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Lodge at night
Magical Nights at the lodge.
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Main lodge
Fire pit for private dining or pre dinner drinks on those beautiful evenings.
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Boma
Fire pit for private dining or pre dinner drinks on those beautiful evenings.
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Boma
Boma dinners are the preference for dinners at the lodge. The magical Zululand outdoors cannot be taken for granted.
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Boma
Boma dinners are the preference for dinners at the lodge. The magical Zululand outdoors cannot be taken for granted.
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Boma
Outside pre dinner fire pit.
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Boma
Fire pit deck & Boma
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Waterside deck
Lake deck for sitting silently
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Pool
Pool deck close to the lakes edge
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Eastern Shores
Indian Ocean Coastline - Full day beach safari.
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Solar panels
Hybrid Power - Grid & Solar.
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Boat safari
Makakatana Barge boat - Full day Boat Safari on the ST Lucia Narrows to view hippo, crocodile.
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Eco-boats
Solar powered eco boats for silent Eco boat trips on the lake in front of the lodge.
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Sundowners
Afternoon Wetland Nature drives on the day of arrival.
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Sundowners
Afternoon Wetland Nature drives on the day of arrival on the Western Shores
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Beach safari
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Beach safari
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Beach safari
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Beach safari
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Eastern Shores
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Coffee stop
Coffee stop on those early morning Wetland Nature Drives.
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Pelicans
Over 530 Species of Birds in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Book a birding guide in advance.
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Paradise flycatcher
Over 530 Species of Birds in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Book a birding guide in advance.
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Dinner for two
Romantic Private dining on request.
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Dinner
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Breakfast
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Wine and cheese
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Sundowners
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Coffee stop
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Leopard
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Buffalo
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Hippos
Solar powered eco boats for silent Eco boat trips on the lake in front of the lodge.
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Zebra
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Kudu
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Nyala
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Nature drive
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Solar 4-wheeler
Solar Powered Battery operated 4 Wheeler for lodge run arounds
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Lake crossing
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Eastern Shores
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Boat safari
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Massage
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Entrance deck
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The Morrison family
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Makakatana Bay Lodge is the only privately owned lodge inside iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Morrison family has lived beside Lake St Lucia for more than a century and still runs the lodge. Its 8 suites are the base for days on the lake, at the beach and in the bush.
3 of our 5 Luxury Suites: 2 single beds, with a single daybed for a 3rd guest. Raised on timber and reached by boardwalk, with a private deck, an outdoor bath and a rain shower. Up to 3 adults (the 3rd on the daybed).
ROOM FACILITIES
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Fan, Fridge, Heater, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe
2 of our 5 Luxury Suites: 1 king bed, with a single daybed for a 3rd guest. Raised on timber and reached by boardwalk, with a private deck, an outdoor bath and a rain shower. Up to 3 adults (the 3rd on the daybed).
ROOM FACILITIES
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Fan, Fridge, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe
A king bed and a day bed. For 2 adults; no children.
ROOM FACILITIES
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Fan, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Tea / Coffee
Sleeps 4: a full king bed and 2 twin beds in a separate interleading bedroom. For 2 adults and 2 children (12 yrs and under), max 3 adults. Priced per unit.
RATING:
LANGUAGES:
Afrikaans, English, Zulu
TYPE:
Accommodation
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
8
CHECK-IN TIME:
13:00
CHECK-OUT TIME:
10:00
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Adventure
Beach / Coastal
Birding
Flora
History & Culture
Leisure
Nature
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Wildlife
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
Accept Credit Cards
Bar
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Mobile Connectivity
Pool
Restaurant
Secure Parking
Vegetarian
ROOM FACILITIES:
Air Conditioning
Balcony / Deck
Bath Towels
Bath
Bed Linen
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
En Suite Bathroom
Fan
Fridge
Hairdryer
Hand Towels
Laundry Facilities
Laundry Service (Available)
Lounge Area
Mini Bar
Outside Shower
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
Airport Shuttle (Available)
Credit Card Facilities
Laundry Service (Available)
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Bird Watching
Boating
Fine Dining
Game Drives
Game Viewing
High Tea
Night Drives
Safaris
ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
Beach
Big 5
Bird Watching
Boat Cruises
Boating
Game Drives
Game Viewing
General Sightseeing
Horse Riding
Night Drives
Safaris
Snorkelling
FRIENDLY:
Children
Honeymoon
Leisure
Luxury
Romance
Vegetarian
GUIDANCE:
Honeymoon Suite Available
Interleading Rooms Available
Private Restaurant Dining
Seasonal Activities
Triple for Adult Available
Triple for Children Available
