Makakatana
Sunrise Eco-Boat Safari — Makakatana Bay
Calm first-light cruise from the lodge’s jetty on Lake St Lucia on Solar Powered Eco-Boats. Slow navigation of Makakatana Bay for hippo, crocodile and signature waterbirds. Interpretive guiding with minimal disturbance. Weather dependent.
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Sunset Eco-Boat Safari — Makakatana Bay
Late-afternoon lake cruise on our Solar Powered Eco-Boats from the lodge’s jetty. Soft light, active birdlife, and relaxed viewing of hippos and crocodiles along reedbeds. Weather dependent.
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Full-Day Estuary Boat Trip — The Narrows (Signature)
Depart lodge by vehicle for a ±30–45 min game-drive transfer to an exclusive pickup in the Narrows within iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Unhurried estuary exploration through hippo pods, croc banks and prime birding stretches; lunch onboard in a sheltered section. Return to lodge via scenic game-drive.
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Full-Day Beach Trip — Eastern Shores & Perrier’s Rocks (Signature)
Lake crossing and dune-forest drive to a sheltered bay at our private concession within iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Time at the beach (swim/snorkel when safe), picnic behind the dunes. Return via a Western Shores game-drive routing. Sea-state and conditions apply.
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Morning Game Drive — Western Shores
Unhurried first-light drive from the lodge across pans, coastal forest and grassland on the Western Shores of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Focus on early movement of grazers, predators settling, and active birdlife. Routing adapts to conditions and guest interests.
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Afternoon Game Drive — Western Shores
Warm-light drive from the lodge with flexible routing through coastal forest, grassland and open pans. Good general game and raptors; stops at scenic lookouts. Ends near sunset; timing varies by season.
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Night Drive — Western Shores
Departs after dinner (exact time varies by season). A calm, after-dark exploration focused on nocturnal ecology and the soundscape of the wetlands—frogs, nightjars and rustling reeds. This is the best window for leopard and hyena activity. Spotlighting is used with care; routes adapt to wind, moon and conditions.
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Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Big-Five Day Trip (Add-On)
(EXTRA)
Curated full-day excursion to South Africa’s oldest proclaimed reserve. Routing planned around current conditions; brunch/comfort stops included. Best for guests prioritising classic Big-Five prospects.
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Fishing — Estuary, Surf or Deep-Sea (Outsourced)
(EXTRA)
Catch-and-release charters with permitted skippers. Options include estuary and surf sessions; deep-sea launches from St Lucia. Weather/tide and permit dependent; all tackle provided.
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Eastern Shores Guided Walking Safari (Add-On, Outsourced)
(EXTRA)
Licensed walking guides lead a 2.5–4 hr morning walk in coastal forest and grassland. Track interpretation, safety briefing, and strict spacing protocols throughout.
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Turtle Tracking (Nov–Feb, Night, Outsourced)
(EXTRA)
Regulated night beach patrols to view loggerhead/leatherback activity. Limited permits; strict guidelines apply. Weather/tide dependent.
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Whale Watching (Jun–Nov, Outsourced)
(EXTRA)
Boat-based trips from St Lucia during the humpback migration (±2–2.5 hrs at sea). Highly weather/sea-state dependent.
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