11- Nights Intimate Romantic Getaway Zululand and Mozambique

Day 1: Afternoon Wetland Safari Drive

On the day of arrival you can enjoy an afternoon wetland drive where you get a taste of this enchanting pristine park with the immense bird and wildlife, great and small, on our luxury open safari vehicles. You get to enjoy a drink under the magical colours of the sunset skies while absorbing sounds and smells of the night setting in. Sightings could include: giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, hyena, waterbuck, serval, porcupine, genet, leopard and elephant.

Day 2: Lake Wetland Boat Safari

After breakfast (09h00) you will enjoy a safari game drive through the western shores to the Makakatana boat where Warwick our skipper eagerly awaits. Enjoy a two hour leisurely cruise on Lake St Luica Estuary, Africa’s largest estuarine system. You will see crocodile and lots of hippo, as well as birdlife (over 530 Species in the area). Afterwards, your guide sets up a picnic lunch in bush before returning to the lodge (15h00).

* You need to spend 2 nights at Makakatana where a full day is available to do this safari.

Day 3: Beach and Eastern Shores Safari

After breakfast (09h00) you will enjoy a leisurely safari game drive through the western shores through to the eastern shores to a pristine beach on the Indian Ocean iSimangaliso coastline where you can enjoy a swim, snorkel and picnic lunch in the highest vegetated sand dunes in Africa. After your sun charged day, you return back to the lodge (15h00) with salt on your skin and windswept hair to be welcomed back for high tea.

Day 4 - If you are spending 4 nights or more at Makakatana, there are a few more activity options that you book.

* Morning Wetland drive, day at leisure, Afternoon Wetland drive or Night drive
* Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game reserve (full day)
* Western Shores morning drive & brunch in the park

Or you can book activities with service providers in St Lucia:
* Specialist birder tour
* Deep sea fishing
* Whale watching
* Horse riding on the beach or in the eastern shores reserve.
*****Prices on request*****

Big 5 Safaris take you through well stocked, unspoilt bush veld and endless rivers winding through indigenous forest, a birder’s paradise.

Our top therapists eagerly welcome you to be treated to an indulgent pampering session whilst you unwind in our tranquil spa. Surrounded by sweeping bushveld views, our Spa stands as one of the top health and beauty brands in South Africa which is both eco-friendly and has a holistic approach to all their treatments. Inspired by the wisdom of Africa’s traditional healers and their vibrant heritage, communities and plant life, guests can enjoy an array of natural body, skin and beauty treatments designed to rejuvenate, relax and enhance health and vitality. After your treatment, you can take a leisurely dip in your own private plunge pool and enjoy the magnificence of the surrounding beauty.

Waking to the morning calls of the birds in the riverbed below your suite, the day begins with a select cup of coffee and some traditional rusks before embarking on your early morning safari with your guide.

On return to the lodge, an enticing breakfast awaits you in the dining room. Thereafter you can enjoy a leisurely morning at your own pace or you can take some quality time for yourself and be pampered at our Africology Spa for an hour or two.

At lunch time you can enjoy a light picnic basket lunch around the bird pond, on the main lodge deck or simply relax on your private balcony.

In the afternoon, you will be invited to come and enjoy afternoon tea on the main deck as you overlook the distant Lebombo Mountain Range. Afterwards you will go with your guide to explore some different areas of the reserve on your afternoon drive and will be treated to a magnificent African sunset to remember. On return to the lodge, you will have the opportunity to freshen up before having dinner in our ‘million star’ boma where you will be treated to an exquisite African inspired meal and can pair it with one of our award-winning wines from our cellar.

As the day comes to an end, you can sit around the bonfire and share the exciting stories of the days’ wildlife encounters with the other guests or retire to your suite to enjoy a sherry on your deck and listen as Africa's night chorus unfolds with distant lion roars, hyenas whooping, or baboons barking at lurking Leopards in the river bed below.

As the large orb of the morning sun creeps over the African bush horizon, you will be greeted by our rangers who will treat you to warm fragrant teas and coffee coupled with morning rusks and biscuits. While enjoying your morning cup of coffee, our rangers will inform you about the wildlife they are hoping to see during the day. On returning to the Lodge, you will be treated to an array of fresh fruits, pastries and other delectable morning treats, followed by a selection of hot breakfast dishes.

This drive begins in the late afternoon and lasts until after sunset where you will be whisked away to the African night sounds and encounter our fascinating nightlife. Enjoy sundowners at scenic locations as the brilliant, vibrant colours of the sunset begin to fade into the most beautiful pastels, mingling and blending into every imaginable.

The experience of a lifetime – game drives at Sungulwane give you the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Africa and see wildlife in their natural surroundings.

Our experienced guides share their knowledge and passion with you on twice daily game drives, bringing the flora and fauna to life; not only do you see sightings of Africa’s Big 5 but the other iconic species such as Giraffe, Zebra and Hippo.

When you book a private vehicle and specialist guide; safaris can be tailormade to suit you. Whether you want to focus on birds, photography, family safaris or take things a little slower to enjoy every aspect of this wild environment, each experience is unique.

Photo Credit: Keenan Houareau & Kyle McGarvie

Relax the mind and body through therapeutic spa treatments in the privacy of your luxury suite nestled in the Red Ivory Forest filled with beautiful and relaxing bird songs, our indulgent treatments will ensure you feel pampered, rejuvenated and uplifted.

Our treatments are designed to improve circulation, heal and revitalize, creating the 'cherry on top' to you time away. Guests can enjoy an array of natural body, skin and beauty treatments. With our products that are created to enhance health and vitality, providing aromatherapy benefits and skin nourishment adding an extra dimension to our treatments.

Photo Credit: Rory Baker

A bush walk offers a truly immersive experience, being on foot in a Big 5 reserve without the protection of a car. A guided bush walk gives you the opportunity to learn about tracks, flowers, insects and the smaller things you miss being on a vehicle.

Being able to smell and touch what is at your feet with possibility of observing wildlife to a very short distance. The thrill of not knowing what is around the next bend and surrounding yourself in nature is something we highly recommend.

Not just for photographers! It is an incredible experience for anyone who loves wildlife. It allows you to get close to the animals, enabling you to watch them undisturbed in their natural environment when they come to drink or cool off.

Our Twinspot Hide is at ground level offering the opportunity to be at eye-level with the water to take spectacular shots of wildlife at the pan. Zebra, warthog, buffalo, elephant, a variety of bird species and other game regularly visit the pan.

Photo Credit: Keenan Houareau & Kyle McGarvie

Subject to availability

The Munyawana Conservancy is home to one of the largest privately owned rhino populations in the world, which means we are tasked with protecting them and keeping them safe from poaching. Rhino dehorning is a vital part of conserving the population and ensuring their survive for future generations.

Photo Credit: Dylan Pons

Beach bikes, walks, games & picnics,

Dune forest trails,

Rock pool exploration,

Sea kayaks, Stand-up Paddle Boards,

Body boarding,

Snorkeling,

Shore fishing,

Turtle encounters (Aug to March),

Sundowners on the dune or at the lake deck.

Ocean safaris, ocean fishing,
whale watching,
Safari/Game drives & Village Tours

Rates applicable to Motorized activities.

A personal and fully inclusive dive charter experience - booked for your sole use and according to your qualifications and preferences. Exquisite, untouched reefs and unforgettable experience filmed and documented by your hosts.

Bookings in advance are essential.