Makakatana Bay Lodge

“Where in the world can you explore the magic and wonder of unspoiled beaches, vast wetlands,
game drives, and an unforgettable boat cruise on an estuary?”
Welcome to the sacred family owned and run Makakatana Bay Lodge. We cannot wait to share our precious space and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, World Heritage Site with you.

You will be eagerly greeted by the Makakatana Team and shown around. Enjoy a light lunch
between 2 and 3pm and then get ready for your afternoon wetland game drive.

Western Shores Wetland Safari Drive You get a taste of this enchanting pristine park in
vast open spaces with 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, white rhino, waterbuck, serval, porcupine, genet, leopard and elephant.

* FULL DAY SAFARI’S
On a 2 Night stay, choose either a full day Lake Wetland Boat Safari or a full day Beach and Park
Eastern Shores Safari. If you are staying for 3 nights where 2 full days are available then you get to do both safaris!

DAY TWO
Lake Wetland Boat Safari After breakfast (09h00) you will depart for a safari game drive through the western shores to the Makakatana boat where our skipper eagerly awaits. Enjoy a 2 hour leisurely cruise along Africa’s largest estuarine system. You will see crocodile and lots of hippo, as well as birdlife (530 Species in the area). Afterwards, your guide sets up a picnic lunch served on the lake side before return to the lodge (15h00).

Before we bid you farewell there is a morning western shores game drive for you to enjoy the wakeup calls of the park before breakfast and departure. Depart 05h30 in Summer / 06h00 in Winter– return by 8am.

Thank you fortravelling with us!