Boat Cruise on Lake St. Lucia

Boat safari on Lake St Lucia in the iSimangaliso wetland Park

Our boat cruise along the estuary of Lake St. Lucia is a firm favourite, allowing our guests to experience the wildlife from a totally new perspective. Watch the resident hippo perform, set your binoculars on the reed birds, and enjoy the fresh open spaces as you learn about the lake from our expert guides.

Gallery

Nile Crocodile in Makakatna Bay - iSimangaliso

Flamingoes in Makakatana Bay - right outside the lodge

Itinerary

After a scrumptious breakfast

You will depart with your ranger and enjoy a game drive on the western shores, where you are sure to be surprised by nature’s beauty and its beasts.

Take a cruise

Our skipper will collect you and your guide with a hippo welcoming party. After a brief introduction to the estuary, you will gently cruise along the narrows of Lake St lucia viewing birdlife, hippo, crocodile and other wildlife on the banks of the estuary.

Lunch and a game drive

After your cruise, your ranger will setup a picnic lunch under the shady trees before a leisurely game drive back to the lodge.

Guest Reviews

“Staying at Makakatana Bay Lodge has been most refreshing- the staff are friendly and hospitable, and I got to indulge in some heavenly cuisine- the best any lodge can offer a visitor The weather in KZN has been fantastic. But for the nippy mornings and evenings, it is balmy during the day. I got to relax and enjoy the breath-taking scenery on the game drives and was so close... Read More

- Zozibini Tunzi - Former Miss Universe 2019
What a Safari experience ! The staff at the lodge, Jaco and Warwick our guides were perfect. Busy game schedule but a must to have the chance to see the wild life out there. We stayed in the honeymoon suite with amazing view on the bush and wetland sounds. A must experience Makakatana lodge.

- Moshimoshi Experience

Via Google Reviews
Wonderful experience. Lodge and staff are amazing. Attention to detail, fine cuisine and nothing is too much trouble attitude enhanced our experience. Definitely worth a visit.

- Tito & Desire

Via Google Reviews
The St. Lucia wetlands has been on our bucket list for quite some time.What a lovely place, right in the middle of a National Park.Rooms are large, clean and very well maintained.Common area very invitingFood superbGame drives and water activities fully lived up to our expectationsTeam very service minded and did go the extra mile to make our stay enjoyable

- HaChSo

Via Tripadvisor