Lake to ocean: the iSimangaliso crossing

Six nights across South Africa's first World Heritage Site, from Lake St Lucia to the Mabibi reef.

6 nights · 2 lodges

The journey

Makakatana Bay Lodge → Thonga Beach Lodge

  1. Nights 1–3

    Makakatana Bay Lodge

    The journey opens at the only private lodge inside the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, with solar eco-boat safaris on Lake St Lucia and game drives through the wetland.

  2. Nights 4–6

    Thonga Beach Lodge

    The second half moves north through the park to the coastal dune forest at Mabibi, where the days run barefoot between the forest and the reef.

What's included

  • Morning and afternoon eco-boat safaris on Lake St Lucia
  • Wetland game drives from Makakatana
  • Guided snorkelling on the Mabibi reef, conditions permitting
  • All meals at both lodges

Where you'll be

KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Plan this experience

Your enquiry goes to the reservations team for Makakatana Bay Lodge and Thonga Beach Lodge; every leg is confirmed together in one written proposal.

Lodges
Makakatana Bay Lodge → Thonga Beach Lodge
Nights
6
AdultsAge 13 and over
2
ChildrenAges 6 to 12
0
InfantsUnder 6
0
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