The Makakatana Bay Lodge Full-day cruise on Lake St Lucia starts at the Makakatana Lodge by Lake St. Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal. Visitors joining this cruise can watch the resident hippo perform, set the binoculars on reed birds, and enjoy the gentle breeze while learning about the lake from the expert guides. After a scrumptious breakfast, visitors will depart with a ranger and enjoy a game drive on the western shores. After a brief introduction to the estuary, visitors will gently cruise along the narrows viewing birdlife, hippo, crocodile and other wildlife on the banks of the estuary. After the cruise, the ranger will set up a picnic lunch under the shady trees before a leisurely game drive back to the lodge.