WHAT AWAITS YOU IN PHINDA?

Phinda Private Game Reserve forms a significant part of the Munywana Conservancy, an impressive 29 866 hectares (73 800 acres) of protected wildlife land in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Showcasing one of the continent’s finest game viewing experiences, Phinda is home to Africa’s Big Five, as well as 436 bird species. The reserve is renowned for close-up sightings of the elegant yet elusive cheetah, as well as the rare black rhino.

With its seven distinct habitats, Phinda is often described as ‘Seven Worlds of Wonder’, a tapestry of woodland, grassland, wetland and forest, interspersed with mountain ranges, rivers, marshes and pans. Home to 1 000 hectares (2471 acres) of Africa’s remaining rare dry sand forest, the reserve is situated in close proximity to the unspoiled beaches and spectacular coral reefs of the Indian Ocean, offering an unmatched combination of bush and beach adventures.

Guests at Phinda experience interpretive game drives, in open 4×4 safari vehicles, led by professionally trained rangers and Zulu trackers, community experiences facilitated in partnership with Africa Foundation, as well as a wide range of optional adventures in the bush and on the beach. Phinda is home to six magnificent lodges, each with its own individual charm and character: Mountain Lodge, Rock Lodge, Forest Lodge, Vlei Lodge, Zuka Lodge and Phinda Homestead.

FACTS

KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa.
The capital is Pietermaritzburg.

Richards Bay Airport [Richards Bay]
King Shaka International Airport [Durban]

The geology of the area varies from open Savanna thorn-veld, to bush-veld to riverine woodland, characterised by Acacia and Marula tree species. The reserve has over 70 Mammal species and an exceptional diversity of bird-life. Besides the “Big 5”, wildlife of the reserve include: Cheetah, African Wild Dogs, Hyena, Jackal, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Zebra, Bush-pig, Warthog, Chacma Baboons and various antelope species.

Phinda has a sub-tropical climate which means that things can get sticky. The winter months runs from May to September [low season] while the summer runs from October to April [high season]. The summer averages 31C [88F] while winter temperatures average 26C [79F].

English, Zulu and Afrikaans

Rand [ZAR]
US Dollars are not accepted.
Foreign exchange services are available in big cities and airports.

Spotting Africa’s Big 5
Walking Safaris
Conservation Activities
Family Safaris