PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA - A WORLD-CLASS, BIG FIVE SAFARI
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve encompasses an impressive 23 000 hectares (56 800 acres) of prime wilderness land in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Showcasing one of the continent’s finest game viewing experiences, including that of cheetah,
&Beyond Phinda features Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), endangered black rhino, and 415 bird species.
Phinda is described as “Seven Worlds of Wonder”, with its seven distinct habitats - a magnificent tapestry of woodland, grassland, wetland and forest, interspersed with mountain ranges, river courses, marshes and pans. Phinda is a wilderness sanctuary where intimate encounters and rare discoveries can be experienced firsthand. With unspoiled beaches and spectacular reefs nearby, and an abundance of wildlife, Phinda offers the perfect bush and beach adventure.
Catch a glimpse of the shy suni antelope or the gracious nyala, or track the movements of the incredible and endangered rhino, following in their ‘footsteps’. Observe the fascinating African elephant, as herds of these majestic gentle giants meander through the fever tree forests, or listen to the rhythmic purr of an elegant cheetah mother as she bonds with her cubs or teaches them how to sharpen their hunting skills.
Phinda Overview
Explore the pristine sanctuary of Phinda with a fascinating game drive, offered twice daily and accompanied by an experienced ranger and tracker team, eager to expand your knowledge of the wilderness and share in your wildlife encounter experiences. Explore on foot and get even closer to Phinda’s incredible diversity with an interpretive bush walk experience, or glide along the Mzinene River and experience the wild along tranquil, cool waters as you take in the vast wilderness around you. Enjoy scuba diving adventures, a luxury walking safari, a black rhino tracking experience, horse riding trails in the bush, specialist birding or even take part in a leopard research specialist safari at an additional cost.
Sit back and
experience Phinda, absorbing utter peace and tranquillity around you within one of six award winning, exclusive safari lodges. Each is ideally placed to harmoniously blend in with the diverse habitats of Phinda, offering you a truly unique experience. Take in the wraparound views of the majestic ancient Ubombo mountain range at Mountain Lodge or marvel at the sheer beauty of being suspended in seclusion along the rocky mountainside, facing Leopard rock and overlooking a deep valley below at Rock Lodge. Discover the absolute exclusivity of the rare and beautiful dry sand forest surrounded by floor to ceiling glass walls at Forest Lodge or indulge in exclusive game viewing from the comfort of your very own plunge pool overlooking a unique vlei (wetland) system at Vlei Lodge. Experience a cool, coastal bush style cradled within a valley surrounded by densely wooded hills at Zuka Lodge or an exclusive private safari villa overlooking breathtaking vistas of rolling landscapes at The Homestead.