Phinda Private Game Reserve
Mkuze Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park bookend the borders of a very special safari destination - Phinda Private Game Reserve.
Standing at 23 000 hectares of lodge accommodation and expansive bushveld safari-fodder, the Phinda Game Reserve and its surrounding areas are regularly recommended by returning guests for their high occurrences of the
Big Five. The reserve itself proudly boasts a convergence between numerous local ecosystems, yielding a lush and varied landscape in which guests can spot 415 unique bird species, as well as a host of various animals, including the
Big Five, giraffe, impala, rhino, and warthog. The reserve is home to four individual lodges, all offering
luxury Game Lodge accommodation, with stunning views of the area, and various relaxing optional extras to ensure optimum rest and relaxation during your stay. This vibrant reserve offers a rich safari experience for anyone lucky enough to spend time here.
Lodges within Phinda Private Game Reserve
Phinda Mountain Lodge lies nestled next to the Ubombo Mountains, warm and inviting in the midst of the South African bushveld. This luxury lodge is immediately gorgeous in its appointment, the dramatic vista of the Phinda reserve stretched out before it. Guests are greeted warmly by staff and managers upon arrival, a trend which extends to all other staff members, including housekeeping and safari tracking. Whether it's the comfort of the luxury rooms or the flare of the reserve, Mountain Lodge is a perfect safari getaway.
Phinda Rock Lodge is a popular luxury venue, constructed along the face of one of Phinda Reserve's gorgeous cliffs. Marked by its al fresco facilities, this intimate lodge is loved by guests for its immaculately kept rooms, fantastic service, and daily excursions out into the wilds of the surrounding bush. Phinda Rock Lodge orbits the nearby Mzinene River, a riverboating and canoe favourite. Phinda Lodge is extremely charming, quiet, and clean, with a unique character derived from its Tuscan theme.
Privacy is the name of the game at
Phinda Forest Lodge - guest suites are set well off from the main camp, and each other, in order to maintain a sense of seclusion, as well as uncompromised views. Constructed in and around rare dry sand forests, in the native "Zulu Zen" decor style, the camp features tranquil viewing decks, sweeping views, and luxury amenities. It also maintains an environmentally conscious ethos, ensuring this natural environment will be enjoyed by guests for many years to come.
Phinda Vlei Lodge is a fantastic, immersive safari experience, where the next game drive is always going to be the best game drive. The lodge is orientated toward animal spotting, with safari views from the luxury appointed decks. Well informed guides make it their mission to track down animals specific to their guest's desires, and the entire area forms a welcoming and engaging canvass on which to make your safari experience come alive!
Phinda Homestead is a popular sole-use villa in the Phinda Private Game Reserve - 3 500 hectares of first class scenery and facilities, both elegant and attractive. Positioned near an extinct volcano, it is a stunning thoroughfare for ranger activity, perfect for family getaways. Safari lovers and bushveld enthusiasts are guaranteed an enchanting stay at Phinda Getty - from the beautiful lodge itself, to the full range of exciting bush activities, this is the complete safari package.