Phinda Private Game Reserve

Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. There are six luxurious and intimate lodges all located within the reserve. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa's Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black rhino, and cape buffalo).

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Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site, Phinda comprises 54,500 acres of prime conservation land.  Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black rhino, and buffalo) and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Guests can look forward to exciting game-drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles led by experienced rangers and Zulu trackers, as well as thrilling optional activities on the water, in the air and on the beach. Come face-to-face with lions and rhino before breakfast, swim with dolphins after lunch and catch a marlin before dinner – that’s the Phinda experience, one of the most exciting safari destinations in Africa.

Located between the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and the lush waterways of the World Heritage Greater Saint Lucia Wetland Park, Phinda’s 17,000 hectares span seven unique ecosystems. Phinda’s seven splendid safari lodges offer sophistication and style in pristine African bush surrounds.

Phinda Forest Lodge - Sixteen spacious, hand-built glass-encased suites on stilts, private rim flow pool, luxurious en suite bathrooms, private viewing decks

Phinda Mountain Lodge – Each of the 20 private suites feature spacious en suite bathrooms, sitting areas and spectacular viewing decks.

Phinda Vlei Lodge – Intimate and elegant, this exquisite lodge comprises six thatched suites with en suite bathrooms, dressing rooms, private plunge pools and decks which overlook the vlei (wetland system) where you?re likely to observe herds of grazing antelope, zebra and a dazzling variety of birdlife.

Phinda Rock Lodge – This unique lodge comprises six stone and adobe suites with en suite bathrooms, private sitting areas, decks and plunge pools offering unrivalled views of the valley below.

Phinda Zuka Lodge – The intimate, exclusive-use Phinda Zuka Lodge comprises just four thatched Zululand bush cottages with verandas overlooking a busy waterhole, perfect for family gatherings and special occasion safaris.

Phinda Getty Lodge – An intimate family lodge, perfect for family celebrations and special occasion safaris. An interactive kitchen allows for intimate, informal dining, and a rim-flow infinity pool provides for respite from the heat of the day.

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