Makakatana Bay Lodge
Professional design and in-house marketing success in iSimangaliso
The Challenge
Build a website for Makakatana Bay Lodge that goes beyond mere information, one that actively engages and entices families, couples, and international leisure tourists. The task was to create an online presence that truly mirrors the lodge’s unique position within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site, combining bush and beach experiences to captivate visitors. This website had to showcase the beauty and adventure waiting at Makakatana Bay while simplifying content management and marketing efforts, making it an effective booking channel that aligns with the lodge's ethos and the unforgettable experiences it offers.
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I make changes and updates whenever I need to. Creating specials and boosting them through my social media platforms has been easy and successful. They offer great support and easy tutorials are available whenever I need them. It’s been a real game-changer.
”Leigh-Ann Morrison, Owner and Director Makakatana Bay Lodge
Before Springnest
Before switching to Springnest, Makakatana Bay Lodge worked with an agency to manage their website. They required a website that better showcased the lodge's spirit and the unique experiences guests could enjoy there. The goal was clear: to have a site that speaks directly to families, couples, and international tourists looking for an unforgettable bush and beach safari.
With Springnest
In late 2020, Makakatana Bay Lodge introduced their new website with Springnest, right when adapting quickly and reaching out to domestic travellers became more important than ever. The new site uses bold designs and beautiful photos and videos to bring the lodge to life online. It's not just about looks, though; the website makes it easy for the lodge to update content and connect with guests, turning the site into a busy channel for bookings. Now, the lodge invites visitors into its world more effectively, sharing the beauty and adventure of Makakatana Bay with everyone.
How the Makakatana team uses Springnest
- Domestic marketing drive and exclusive-use promotions with Special Offers
- Encourage direct messaging via the WhatsApp widget
- Leverage social proof with the Instagram widget
- Conservation content marketing with Springnest Articles
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