Title: Visit Makakatana: Best of Makakatana Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Makakatana](https://expedia.ca/Makakatana-Hotels.d3000000335.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Makakatana](https://expedia.ca/Makakatana-Vacation-Rentals.d3000000335.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Makakatana Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Makakatana.d3000000335.Car-Rental-Guide)[Makakatana Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Makakatana.d3000000335.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Makakatana ## Travel Guide ![Greater St Lucia Wetland Park featuring a park, wetlands and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622852715639/d76f064a-365c-4a3c-bd0d-5ba5d4ca8060.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Greater St Lucia Wetland Park featuring a park, wetlands and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622852715639/d76f064a-365c-4a3c-bd0d-5ba5d4ca8060.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Greater St Lucia Wetland Park featuring tranquil scenes, wetlands and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622852715639/b744e5d8-e3c8-4d7b-9e33-48450e8f1822.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![iSimangaliso Wetland Park featuring landscape views, tranquil scenes and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622852715639/fcd62976-fb30-4181-a204-ca1de85b88bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Greater St Lucia Wetland Park which includes landscape views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622852715639/3d488a8f-3021-40a2-9554-316bb99ce551.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Makakatana Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=84015872&PinnedHotelID=84015872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000335) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=84015872&PinnedHotelID=84015872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000335) ![ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1730000/1722900/1722819/bbec1a04_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe 104 Main Road Hluhluwe KwaZulu-Natal CA $175 CA $203 total Feb 20 - Feb 21 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Hluhluwe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve is located ... 7.8/10 Good! (98 reviews) Some outside areas need a bit of oversight and some attention to detail. This did not affect the stay but was noted. Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=1722819&PinnedHotelID=1722819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000335) ![Leopard Tree Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18240000/18236900/18236837/1017dfce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leopard Tree Lodge 7 Sandpiper Str St Lucia St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal CA $130 CA $150 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in St. Lucia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions St. Lucia Estuary Beach and The ... 10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews) We had a two night stay to allow us to go in a nearby safari. Whilst we didn’t use any of the facilities such as the pool, the room was clean and exactly what we needed. 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Nice place to stay for a few days or a week. Reviewed on Oct 8, 2016 [](https://expedia.ca/St-Lucia-Hotels-St-Lucia-Wilds.h16078947.Hotel-Information) ![St Lucia Palms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29310000/29309800/29309759/f849a927_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### St Lucia Palms 27 McKenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal Stay at this aparthotel in St. Lucia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Gallery-St Lucia and St. Lucia Estuary Beach ... Only thing needed would be a safe in room Reviewed on Jan 5, 2023 [](https://expedia.ca/St-Lucia-Hotels-St-Lucia-Palms-Near-St-Lucia-Crocodile-Centre.h29309759.Hotel-Information) ![First Group Lake View Cabanas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8320000/8314000/8313989/facc5b49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### First Group Lake View Cabanas Mckenzie Street St. Lucia KwaZulu-Natal Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in St. Lucia. Enjoy free parking, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions The Gallery-St Lucia and St. Lucia Estuary ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (37 reviews) Great as usual Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/St-Lucia-Hotels-First-Group-Lake-View-Cabanas.h8313989.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Makakatana](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000000335&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Vidal-Makakatana.d553248623572648865.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint You can learn about the history of Makakatana with a visit to Lake St. Lucia Viewpoint. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-St-Lucia-Viewpoint-Makakatana.d553248621555815214.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cape Vidal Lighthouse Learn about the local history of Makakatana when you take a trip to Cape Vidal Lighthouse. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Vidal-Lighthouse-Makakatana.d553248623572648873.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![St Lucia: Hippo and Crocodile Cruise on a 15-Seat Vessel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4853014/a62a5046-1c64-4764-b98e-5f11138ff3b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St Lucia: Hippo and Crocodile Cruise on a 15-Seat Vessel CA $38 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/st-lucia-hippo-and-crocodile-cruise-on-a-15-seat-vessel.a4853014.activity-details) ![St. Lucia: Cape Vidal Snorkeling Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4510436/dbed3153-6000-47dc-a134-9cb1c7801327.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Lucia: Cape Vidal Snorkeling Adventure CA $39 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/st-lucia-cape-vidal-snorkeling-adventure.a4510436.activity-details) ![Hluhluwe-Imfolozi: Big 5 Full or Half-Day Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4852107/75edb7e4-c025-49df-94dc-0f45777c2bb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hluhluwe-Imfolozi: Big 5 Full or Half-Day Safari CA $128 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hluhluwe-imfolozi-big-5-full-or-half-day-safari.a4852107.activity-details) ![From St Lucia: iSimangaliso Wetland Park Night Drive Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4856635/1715a197-2564-4efe-a3f6-cc2d3be2274e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From St Lucia: iSimangaliso Wetland Park Night Drive Safari CA $73 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-st-lucia-isimangaliso-wetland-park-night-drive-safari.a4856635.activity-details) ![From St Lucia: iSimangaliso Sunset Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47022675/2c69f8b2-f0ab-4cff-9487-28cfe39d04b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From St Lucia: iSimangaliso Sunset Safari CA $54 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-st-lucia-isimangaliso-sunset-safari.a47022675.activity-details) ![From St Lucia: Cape Vidal Full-Day Snorkeling Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758934/e80f8ec0-e7a2-4d8a-9c94-76a54378bb78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From St Lucia: Cape Vidal Full-Day Snorkeling Safari CA $127 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-st-lucia-cape-vidal-full-day-snorkeling-safari.a4758934.activity-details) [See all activities in Makakatana](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Makakatana.d3000000335.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Makakatana ![Hluhluwe which includes zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1482/6d313747-b67b-4016-a033-1938a3739e67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hluhluwe ![St. Lucia which includes a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124931/c27f1583-a774-4f2c-a327-0843c62ce239.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### St. Lucia - Cities near Makakatana - Places of interest [Hluhluwe](https://expedia.ca/Hluhluwe.dx1482)[St. Lucia](https://expedia.ca/St-Lucia.dx6124931) - [iSimangaliso Wetland Park ](https://expedia.ca/ISimangaliso-Wetland-Park-KwaZulu-Natal.d553248622852715639.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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