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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 protected wildlife habitat 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 often described as “Seven Worlds of Wonder” and boasts seven distinct habitats - a magnificent tapestry of woodland, grassland, wetland and forest, interspersed with mountain ranges, river courses, marshes and pans. Phinda is a wildlife sanctuary where intimate encounters and rare discoveries can be experienced firsthand. With unspoiled beaches and spectacular reefs nearby, as well as 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 tracks. Observe the fascinating African elephant, as herds of these majestic and 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.

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Phinda Private Game Reserve Specials

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Phinda Overview

Explore the reclaimed wildlife sanctuary of Phinda on 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 encounters. 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 amongst tranquil, cool waters as you take in the vast wilderness around you. Enjoy a scuba diving adventure, luxury walking safari, black rhino tracking experience, specialist birding safari or even dive with whale sharks 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 Mountains 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. 

Phinda Mountain Guest Area Deck

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Combine the sheer thrill of safari with the beautiful scenery of the Umhlanga coastline. Be thrilled with intimate wildlife encounters at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve. Enjoy coastal bliss at Umhlanga, situated near Durban.

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Things to do at Phinda

THINGS TO DO AT PHINDA

&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve offers an exciting range of activities guided by expert rangers and trackers:


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LODGE AWARDS

LODGE AWARDS

1 000 Places to see before you die
1000 Places to see before you die - Phinda qualifies as one of the 1000 places, whilst Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is featur... Read More
101 Best Suites in the World
Phinda Mountain Lodge Suite #1 featured... Read More
5 Gold Stars
More than 25 000 readers of Condé Nast Traveler (US) recently voted for their 681 favourite hotels, resorts and cruise ... Read More
5th Best Hotel in the World!
The Condé Nast Traveler (US) magazine’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards have been published and we are thrilled to anno... Read More
Best International Property!
African Homesteads, the luxury private safari homes on &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve have earned top honours at th... Read More
Condé Nast Traveler Gold list
Bateleur Camp Masai Mara, Ngala Private Game Reserve, Phinda Forest Lodge and Ngorongoro Crater Lodge listed... Read More
Corporate Award
Phinda Private Game Reserve awarded for making an exceptional contribution to the advancement of zoology in Southern Afr... Read More
Going for Gold!
More than 25 000 readers of Condé Nast Traveler (US) recently voted for their favourite hotels, resorts and cruise line... Read More
Imvelo Responsible tourism Award
Phinda Private Game Reserve awarded... Read More
National Geographic Adventure 50 Top Ecolodges
Klein's Camp and Phinda Private Game Reserve featured... Read More
One of the World's Top 10 Tour Operators
&Beyond has been rated as one of the world’s Top 10 Tour Operators in the US Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Awards ... Read More
Phoenix Award
Phinda Private Game Reserve received this award for Conservation Tourism... Read More
Readers Choice Awards
Bateleur Camp Masai Mara, Phinda Forest Lodge, Ngala Private Game Reserve and Ngorongoro Crater Lodge listed in Top 25 R... Read More
Readers' Choice Awards
Phinda Private Game awarded 3rd place for Resort in Africa... Read More
Sexiest Spots on the Planet
Phinda Forest Lodge named 10th... Read More
Tatler Magazine 101 Best Hotels
Phinda Rock Lodge named... Read More
Top 500 World's Best Hotels
Phinda Private Game Reserve listed in Travel + Leisure's Top 500 List of the World's Best Hotels... Read More
World Savers Award
Phinda Private Game Reserve selected as best in wildlife conservation... Read More
World's Best Places to Stay
Condé Nast Traveler USA featured the prestigious Gold List of the World’s Best Places to Stay. Seven &Beyond proper... Read More
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