About Malkoha Lake St Lucia

Situated on the banks of Lake St Lucia, this private, remote lodge is surrounded by the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park in Hluhluwe, just 3 hours away from Durban. The area sustains an abundance of birds and wildlife. The ideal weekend getaway for those looking to escape city life, the family-friendly lodge offers accommodation in beautifully appointed timber chalets with lakeside views. Located near a World Heritage Site, Malkoha Lake St Lucia is the only accommodation on the banks of Lake St Lucia.

ROOM TYPES:

The luxury air-conditioned thatched chalets are constructed of timber and interconnected by wooden walkways, which are set amongst the trees overlooking the lake and unscathed bushveld.

Deluxe Chalet: The Deluxe Chalet has a four-poster king size extra length bed and en suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. It also features an outdoor shower and bath that overlook the lake. This chalet sleeps a maximum of 2 adults.

Double Chalets: The 10 Double Chalets have one king size extra length double bed (can be split to 2 X ¾ twin beds) and an en suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. These chalets sleep a maximum of 2 adult guests and 1 child sharing on a camp bed or cot.

ROOM FEATURES:

• Aircon
• Ceiling fan
• Hairdryer
• Safe
• Stocked mini bar
• Complimentary tea and espresso machine
• Complimentary filtered water
• Linen and bath towels
• Housekeeping
• Luxurious four-poster mosquito nets
• Dressing room
• High speed WI-FI
• Private viewing deck
• Swimming towels

HOTEL FEATURES AND ACTIVITIES:

• Swimming pools
• Children’s play area
• Kids programme during school holidays
• Boma
• Guided excursions
• Recreation and games
• Spa facilities
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Guest lounge
• Laundry service
• Bush boma
• High speed WI-FI throughout

LODGE ACTIVITIES:

• Nibela Bush Spa offers: Full body massages, Packages, Manicures, Pedicures, Facials
• Guided quad bike excursions: Adventure trail, Enduro trail, Baby trail
• Boating on St Lucia Lake: Fishing trip, Hippo and crocodile cruise, Joyride, Sunset cruise
• Nature drives: Nibela/Sobhengu birding tour, Nibela/Sobhengu night drive, Village tour, Wetlands expedition, Nature drive with private picnic
• Guided walks: Birding/day walk, Night walk
• Mountain bike hire
• Fishing rod hire
• Nature trails
• Mountain bike trails

About iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Lake St Lucia is the largest estuarine lake in Southern Africa, covering an area of approximately 350 square kilometres, and falls within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Nibela Lake Lodge is the only privately owned lodge on the northern banks of the lake.
Lake St Lucia is rich in fauna, flora, hippos and crocodiles and boasts over 400 bird species.
The iSimangaliso park was named a world heritage site because of the rich biodiversity, unique ecosystems and natural beauty occurring in a relatively small area. Animals occurring in the park include elephant, leopard, black and southern white rhino, Cape buffalo, and in the ocean, whales, dolphins, and marine turtles including the leatherback and loggerhead turtles.
The park is also home to crocodiles ,hippopotami and African lion.

Features

Additional Activities

• Hluhluwe iMfolozi Big 5 Game Reserve
• Sodwana Bay Beach
• St Lucia town and beach
• Mkhuze Game Reserve
• Emdoneni Cheetah project
• Ilala Weavers
• The Brewery beer tasting and restaurant
• Zulu Croc
• Dumazulu Traditional Village
• Cape Vidal