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&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

KWAZULU-NATAL - PHINDA GAME RESERVE

Overview

Phinda Private Game Reserve is almost 30,000 hectares of protected wildlife area. With a diverse range of habitats, from woodland and forests to grasslands, wetlands and mountains, the reserve is scenically beautiful and home to a wide variety of wildlife.

Rooms

There are six lodges at Phinda, two of which are available for exclusive use. Locations vary from mountainside with extensive views cross the reserve to looking out over the plains or nestled in among the trees in Africa’s last remaining dry sand forest.

  • Mountain Lodge -a family-friendly lodge with 16 suites, six cottages and a family suite (the cottages can interconnect for families). All rooms (except the family suite) have private plunge pools and outside showers.
  • Rock Lodge – six intimate suites set into the cliff face, each with a private plunge pool and deck with views across the reserve. Four suites have outdoor showers.
  • Forest Lodge – a stylish eco-lodge, the 16 luxury suites have floor-to-ceiling windows and are nestled amongst the trees.
  • Zuka Lodge – a four-bedroom lodge that can also be reserved for exclusive use. Bedrooms overlook a waterhole and each has an outdoor shower. The lodge has a pool, and when booked for exclusive use, comes with dedicated staff.
  • Vlei Lodge – six beautifully furnished, spacious suites with outdoor showers and a private lap pool.
  • Homestead – an exclusive-use, four-bedroom villa with a private pool and dedicated staff.

Facilities

Each lodge has its own communal area for dining and relaxing. Mountain Lodge features a large pool, gym, wellness centre and Kids Lounge.
Forest Lodge offers a pool, gym, wellness centre and a firepit. Zuka Lodge has a pool, and guests of Homestead Lodge can work out at the gym.
Rock Lodge’s intimate atmosphere lends itself to couples (no children under 12 years) and boasts a rooftop terrace for romantic dining under the stars.

A WILDChild programme, specially designed for children aged 3-12, operates from all lodges except Rock Lodge. Mountain Lodge is particularly family-focused.

Twice daily game drives and guided walks are included. A host of additional activities, including e-biking, an overnight sleepout, conservation experiences, Zulu village visit and a seasonal turtle nesting adventure can be arranged at additional charges.

Pool

Exercise Facilities

Children's Club

Wellness Treatments

Firepit

Activities

Game drives

Nature walks

Sleepout Experience

Turtle viewing

Community visits

Facilities may change. Some activities may be subject to an additional charge.

Our thoughts

" Spot the wildlife through state-of-the-art Swarovski binoculars, provided on a complimentary basis for use during your stay.

Phinda’s proximity to the coast means that you can combine a land safari with an ocean adventure – day trips to the Maputaland beach and scuba diving at Sodwana Bay can be arranged (additional charges). "

&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

Phinda Mountain Lodge Guest Suite

Phinda Mountain Lodge Guest Suite

Phinda Mountain Lodge Boma dinner

Phinda Mountain Lodge Boma Dinner

Phinda Mountain Lodge Lodge Pool

Phinda Mountain Lodge Pool

Phinda Mountain Lodge Guest Suite Bathroom

Phinda Mountain Lodge Guest Suite Bathroom

Phinda Mountain Lodge Pool

Phinda Mountain Lodge Plunge Pool

Phinda Forest Lodge Aerial view

Phinda Forest Lodge aerial view

Phinda Forest Lodge Suite Exterior

Phinda Forest Lodge suite exterior

Phinda Forest Lodge Suite bathroom

Phinda Forest Lodge suite bathroom

Phinda Vlei Lodge Suite Interior

Phinda Vlei Lodge Suite Interior

Phinda Homestead Firepit and Sunken Lounge

Phinda Homestead Firepit and sunken lounge

Phinda Zuka Lodge Bathroom 3

Phinda Zuka Lodge Bathroom

Phinda Game Drive

Phinda Game Drive

Phinda Homestead Childrens Activities

Phinda Homestead Children's Activities

Phinda Private Sleepout

Phinda Private Sleepout

&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

Phinda Private Game Reserve is in the northeastern corner of KwaZulu-Natal near Lake St Lucia and iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

Plane flying over lake at Phinda KZN SAT
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