Adventure Trail- This one-hour trail takes you through the local tribal land, Enjoy the scenery and the challenge - R400 per person

Enduro Trail- these trails take you through the sandy roads of the Nibela community, enjoy the scenery and culture of the peninsula - R550 per person

Baby trail- this twenty-minute drive for under 6-year-olds (and mom/dad) gives the kiddies a sense of adventure whilst keeping them safe - R250 per child

No one under 16 is able to drive a quad bike by themselves
No under 6’s can go on outside trails
Children under 16 years old sharing a bike with an adult pay 50%
Two adults sharing a bike will both be charged at full price
Helmets are to be worn at all times
All trails are led by a Nibela guide
Any person found to be driving in a negligent manner will be fined

Schedules of drives are available at reception and vary in summer and winter

Daily Excursions

Ferry - This 1hr ferry trip leaves from False Bay Reception and takes you straight to Nibela Lake Lodge- Here you can partake in many of the daily activities, treat yourself to a spa treatment at the Lakeview spa, or simply have lunch and a cocktail. Please note this needs to be booked in advance and a non-refundable deposit paid.
Maximum 10 guests R150pp – return trip
Kids 4–11yrs pay 50%

Fishing - a three-hour fishing trip, fishing rods, bait and tackle provided. Please bring hats and sunscreen. Ideally, this should be done in the morning when the water is calm. Trips leave from the jetty at 6 a.m.
Maximum 8 guests R500 pp

Hippo & Crocodile Cruise - roughly three hours, This cruise takes you South of Lane Island where pods of hippos love to wallow, and crocodiles and game can be seen on the banks of the lake. Please bring hats, warm clothing, and sunscreen. Snacks are included.
Maximum 8 guests R450 pp

Joyride - roughly one hour this is a small taste of what the lake has to offer
Maximum 8 guests R300 pp

Bookings Essential
Life jackets are to be worn at all times by children and non-swimmers
No hanging over the boat or dangling limbs in the water
The maximum number of guests on the boat is either 8 or 10 depending on the boat

Sunset Cruise

Schedules of boat trips are available at the reception
0-3yr, unfortunately, cannot partake
4-11yr pay 50%

Roughly two hours, embark on our ferry boat for the ultimate evening sunset cruise with an appropriately stocked bar on board enjoy the last hours of the day in style. This cruise is weather-dependent.
R350 pp- excluding drinks

Private Cruise Maximum 10 guests R3000 - excluding drinks

Bookings Essential
Life jackets are to be worn at all times by children and non-swimmers
No hanging over the boat or dangling limbs in the water
The maximum number of guests on the boat is 10

Schedules of walks are available at reception and vary in summer and winter

Night Walk- a completely silent experience, when the bush babies, owls and fireflies come out to play. Enjoy your walk under the African skies with the moonlight to guide your way. One and a half hours R200 per person

Day Walk- guided by one of our local guides, they are experienced birders and have wonderful knowledge of the fauna and flora of the area. Walks can be customized to your interests whether it be birding, fossils, flora or fauna. Two Hour – R200 per person

Schedules of drives are available at reception and vary in summer and winter

Nibela/Sobhengu Birding Tour- This one-hour tour takes you around the Kwa Nibela property to explore the birds, animals, fauna, and flora. R250 per person

Nibela/Sobhengu Night Drive – Explore the life of the Kwa Nibela Peninsula after sunset, enjoy the cry of the bush baby and explore the blanket of stars. R250 per person

Village Tour- This two-hour excursion allows you to experience the Kwa Nibela Peninsula and the local community and traditions. A portion of this fee goes into community development projects managed by Nibela Management. R280 per person

Wetlands Expedition - This three-hour tour takes you to the Lake St Lucia floodplains where flocks of flamingoes and pelicans love to gather, snacks are provided. R300 per person

Hluhluwe iMfolozi Big 5 Drive - This is an outsourced activity that we can book on your behalf. Please enquire at reception. Please enquire 12 hours in advance as drives are subject to availability.

• All these tours are conducted in an open-game drive vehicle
• Tours are subject to availability
• Maximum 10 guests on the game drive vehicle- no exceptions
• All trails are led by a Nibela guide
• Book the whole vehicle at R2900.00 for 3 hours

Catch and release only

Full Day- A little bit of soul therapy, grab a beer and a rod and relax on the shores of Lake St Lucia. Bait can be purchased from reception.

Rods can be collected anytime at dropped off 12 hours later.

Rod & Tackle Full Day R150 per rod
R400 charge for damaged/lost rod

Full-day bike hire– Take in the picturesque views of Nibela on a mountain bike, some trails are more challenging than others. Bikes can be collected at reception. Please book on arrival.

Bikes can be used for a maximum of one full day.
R200 a day

• Helmets are to be worn at all times
• Please do not ride the bikes off the trails or roads
• Please do not ride the bikes on the walkways.
• R400 fee for damages to the bike
• Guided tour R50pp

Schedules are available at reception and vary in summer and winter.

Please ensure you bring hats, sunglasses, sunscreen

Private Lakeside Picnic – A private picnic set up on the lakeside - R300pp

Private Bush Picnic – A private picnic set up on the sunset viewing deck, with a short nature drive in the open game drive vehicle - R450pp

False Bay View Picnic – After a short trip on the boat enjoy a short walk and private picnic at the tip of the peninsula - R700pp

Kids program during school holidays

Our private on-site spa is best enjoyed after a busy morning out exploring the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. Our therapists offer a range of massages and beauty treatments that will appeal to all those interested in some well-deserved pampering.

Enjoy a facial, manicure or massage in our Nibela Spa. Let go of the stress of city life and let your body be treated with one of our custom spa massages. Let the tranquillity of the bush rejuvenate your soul as you ease into pure relaxation.