Makakatana Bay Lodge

The only privately owned safari lodge set on the banks of Lake St Lucia within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site, the heart of Africa's largest natural estuary.

The name Makakatana is the name of a Zulu Chief called “Makakatana”, who lived in the area many years ago. The southern most bay that opens into Lake St Lucia from the narrows was named after the Chief.

Makakatana Bay Lodge is a 4 Star property which is situated within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, World Heritage Site, Zululand, KwaZulu Natal in South Africa.

Guests are accommodated in 6 bright and spacious suites. Three of these are set in the dune forest and are frequented by friendly warthog, red duiker, nyala, bush babies, birds and hippo!

One room has a view out through the bush onto a vlei and the other has a view through the bush onto the Lake.

The Honeymoon suite is situated privately with views out onto a vlei.

Large windows and terrace doors as well as mosquito gauze screen doors slide open onto private viewing decks, skillfully combining luxury and integration with the environment.
Large windows and terrace doors as well as mosquito gauze screen doors slide open onto private viewing decks, skillfully combining luxury and integration with the environment.

• Air-conditioning/ heating
• Private game viewing decks
• En-suite bathroom and toilet
• Outdoor shower
• Service bar fridges
• Tea and coffee facilities
• Telephones

• Private personal service
• 5 Private suites
• 1 Honeymoon suite
• 12 Bed maximum capacity
• Private Bush pool on lakes edge
• Bar
• TV in main lounge
• Dining room
• Outdoor dining deck
• Boma for bush dinner

• Bar
• Dining room
• Outdoor dining deck
• Wine cellar in ‘Old Crab House’
• Private dining on request

Makakatana Bay Lodge is not situated in the town of St Lucia. it is 30km north off the N2 past Mtubatuba/ St Lucia turnoff.

• 2h30 Drive from Durban
• 1h00 Drive from Richards Bay Airport
• 6h30 Drive from Johannesburg