Lidiko Lodge

KwaZulu-Natal

Lidiko Lodge
Please note: Our review of this property has not yet been added. Watch this space. We're working on it.

As a tailor-made tour operator, we often have to get creative when designing your perfect itinerary.

For example, your travel consultant might add this property to your itinerary if:

Location is a significant factor
It offers a unique feature that will enhance your experience
This is a last-minute booking and room availability is limited
Cost is a factor and you'd rather splash out on another part of your trip
This is a newly opened or refurbished property that we have not inspected yet

When designing your custom itinerary we have much to consider not least of which is the value proposition of every product and service included in your quote. In all cases we strive to give you the best experience possible within your budget so please feel free to ask your travel consultant to share their reasons for including this property in your itinerary.

Here, the natural world potters alongside a small village. Here, you are surrounded. Outnumbered. Look outside. There it is. That, my friend, is a world heritage site. Whoa. Nice. That is iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

With regards the lodge, you'll have to deal with the ubiquitous thatched roof. But we can easily forgive them it's authentic dating to the 1930s when it was one of the first homes in St.Lucia. And it was home home until 2004 when it was converted into a lodge. If you think some of the doors look a bit shabby chic, you're right. They were salvaged from a wreck in the early 1940s.  

Lidiko Lodge has a distinctive bed and breakfast kinda vibe where friendly staff greet you with feeling and enquire about your day ahead with genuine interest. Well, it is a B&B after all and it's quite a nice one at that.

Accommodation is in 16 en-suite garden rooms. The two family/triple rooms are part of the original building. Fourteen others were custom built in the same colonial style.

The family rooms are for two adults and two children - under 12 years of age. They can also be triple rooms so would work for three adults travelling together.

Think classic African hinterland architecture: cool, big and thatched. A rondavel type room with an en-suite bathroom. Private entrance and patio overlooking the gardens towards the Great St Lucia Lake.

The family units have two rooms and two bathrooms with an inter-leading door between the two rooms. These sleep 2 adults and 2 children - between 3 and 16 years old. Private patio, own entrance and they lead onto the pool area.

There are also 12 double or twin garden rooms. They're by the terraced courtyard with the swimming pool in the centre. And sleep two adults. A roll away bed can be added for a child at an extra cost. All have private entrance, private patio and en suite bathrooms with separate shower and bath. Either, two single beds or a king size. Depending on whether or not you've had an argument.

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Activities

Loads to do and the lodge can help with bookings.

They also give good advice about the best parts of the beach as well as local cycling, running or walking routes. There are trails on the beach or through the bush, guided or unguided. Or do it on horseback.

You could try deep sea fishing, go early morning kayaking or take a cruise on Lake St Lucia. Watch the hippos and crocs.

At certain times of the year you could go whale watching or take a night drive to look for nocturnal animals including leopards, bush babies and hyenas. You will then be taken back to the beach to watch turtles laying eggs.

If that whets your game drive appetite you could also take a trip to the Hluhluw-Imfolozi Game Reserve, famous for their work with the endangered black rhino. You could also see lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo.

If golf is your thing, head to the Monzi Country Club. Good for birdwatching too.

For culture vultures, go on a village tour to learn about the Zulus.

Or just chill and have high tea in the garden. So, what do you think? Milk first? Or tea then milk? Hmm. Discuss.

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