MAKAKATANA BAY LODGE ACTIVITIESRECOMMENDED ITENERARY - 4 NIGHT STAY
DAY 1 - AFTERNOON WETLANDS SAFARI DRIVE (16h00 -19h00)
Guests are taken on an afternoon Safari Drive into the wetlands watching Hippo, crocodile & birds on their first day at the Lodge. It is recommended that guests arrive at the Lodge by 15h00 in order to go on the drive. Guests are driven to the banks of the Mpati River mouth, where hippo pass through in the late afternoon.
Animals that may be seen include Giraffe, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Zebra, White Rhino, Waterbuck, serval, porcupine, genet, Leopard, Elephant and Black Rhino. (note - this activity is offered on the day of arrival)
DAY 2 - BEACH SAFARI (08h00 - 15h00)
Depart after Breakfast & enjoy a leisurely safari drive to the Eastern Shores through the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park Reserve. Guests are taken to the Beach for swimming & snorkeling and then enjoy a picnic lunch in the sand dune forests followed by a game drive back to the Lodge by 15h00 for afternoon Tea served at 16h00. This is a combination safari, which includes a game drive and beach experience.
DAY 3 - HLUHLUWE/ UMFOLOZI GAME RESERVE (05h00 - 14h00)
Early Wake up & depart from the Lodge - 45 minute drive in a Safari vehicle (or combi if preferred) to Hluhluwe or Umfolozi Game Reserve. A light continental Breakfast is served just after entering the park. Guests return to the Lodge by 14h00 for a light lunch. Enjoy an afternoon siesta or leisure time at the pool on the lakes edge.
DAY 4 - BOAT TRIP & WETLAND EXPLORATION (08h30 - 15Hh30)
Guests are taken on an exploration of the Wetland Park. This includes a 2 hour boat trip on a private boat on the St Lucia Estuary. A picnic lunch is served before returning to the Lodge.
The focus of this safari is to seek out birdlife, hippo and crocodile on the boat and other animals and birds in the Wetlands.
DAY 5
Leisurely morning & check out after breakfast.
EXTRA SAFARIS OFFERED AT AN ADDITIONAL COST
These Safaris are contracted out & must be booked in advance
- Scuba Diving - Sodwana Bay - From R850 pp
- Whale Watching Safaris (June - Nov) - R650 pp
- Horse Safaris - From R300 pp
- Deepsea Fishing - From R2000 per boat
- Turtle Tours (November - January) - R700 pp
- Cultural Amble through a Zulu Village - R350 pp
- Deep Sea Mammal Tours - R550 pp
LAKE ST LUCIA - Water Levels
The water levels of the lake is currently very low .
Makakatana Bay Lodge offer boat trips in the St Lucia Estuary.
Bird life, Hippo & Crocodile in the Lake is still prolific.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Lodge has a closed, air-conditioned vehicle, should guests prefer to do their activities in a closed vehicle
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