The Phinda Game Reserve is an award-winning safari destination on the northern coastline of KwaZulu Natal; a throw stone away from the warm Indian ocean and the famous iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Phinda Game Reserve is a unique destination because it has seven eco-systems that offer sanctuary to an abundance of wildlife. This pristine reserve is not only where one can see Africa’s Big Five but many rarer species such as the elusive cheetah and black rhino.
Each of the five star lodges offer a wide range of safari activities, including dawn and dusk open-vehicle game drives, bush walks, Zulu village tours, seasonal night turtle drives, scuba and ocean safaris, black rhino tracking on foot, and participative conservation experiences.
Phinda Forest Lodge nestles in a sand forest and boasts sixteen air-conditioned glass suites with floor to ceiling windows that allow guests to admire the birds and antelope that are often seen grazing around the rooms of the lodge. Highlights during your stay at Forest Lodge include the rim-flow swimming pool at the edge of the forest that looks out onto the open plains of the Phinda Game Reserve, the interactive kitchen, and the traditional boma which offers an incredible dining experience under the African night sky.
Phinda Vlei Lodge is perfect for families or couples looking for a very intimate safari experience, with only six air-conditioned suites and private lap pools that the elephants absolutely love to visit. Each suite looks out on the vlei, affording guests up-close viewing of animals that love to visit in the early mornings and late afternoons. The highlights at Vlei Lodge include the personalised butler service and the social fire pit setting, which is perfect for those pre-dinner drinks.
Phinda Rock Lodge is perfect for honeymooners, with six gorgeous suites set in a cliff and suspended over the valley below. Each suite has a private deck and outdoor plunge pool that offer breathtaking views of the Phinda Game Reserve. Highlights at Rock Lodge include the birdlife in the surrounding trees and the private dining experiences.
Phinda Mountain Lodge is a dream getaway destination for families, with three family cottages and a family suite set amongst the sixteen other suites. Families staying in the cottages enjoy the use of a private safari vehicle and ranger, and children are introduced to the interactive and educational WILDchild programme. Next to Rock Lodge, Mountain Lodge offers the most incredible views of the Phinda Game Reserve from guest viewing decks and private verandas attached to each suite.
Phinda Zuka Lodge and Homestead are both sole-use properties on the Phinda Game Reserve. Zuka Lodge boasts four air conditioned suites and is equipped with a dedicated ranger and vehicle, personal chef, and butler who will attend to all your needs during your stay. Homestead is the flagship property at Phinda – a four bedroom villa with first class facilities, a private safari vehicle; and services of a ranger, tracker, butler and chef.
