Private Safari Travel

Lodges

Phinda Forest Lodge

Location

Private Game Reserve encompasses 28 555 hectares of protected wildlife land in KwaZulu-Natal; Daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Phinda's private airstrip

Accommodation

16 air-conditioned glass suites

Amenities

Rim-flow swimming pool at the edge of the forest; interactive kitchen; Safari Shop; traditional boma for open-air dining; WI-FI in guest area and suites

Wellness

In-room massage treatments; Gym-in-a-Bag

Family

Children of all ages welcome; WILDchild programme; Childminders available

Safari Experiences

Twice-daily game drives; Bush walks; Zulu village tours; Night turtle drives (seasonal); Scuba and Ocean Safaris; Black rhino tracking on foot; Excellent sightings including cheetah, black and white rhino, lion, nyala, and Participative conservation experiences.

Zulu Zen in the heart of the sand forest

The spirit of Phinda Forest Lodge

They say that people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones and that is certainly true at Phinda Forest Lodge!

Our designers have created a calming atmosphere of Zulu Zen. And there’s no need to worry about the privacy of your retreat – in spite of the floor to ceiling glass walls, the towering torchwood trees and fertile forest floor that surround your suite ensure a sense of seclusion.

Set in rare and beautiful sand forest, the glass walls of Phinda Forest Lodge offer a sweeping view of one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet. Phinda Forest Lodge is one of the world’s first eco-designed luxury lodges. Floor to ceiling windows invite the forest in but the dense canopy provides privacy. The dainty forms of dwarf forest antelope dart among and below the suites, raised on stilts to float between the sandy forest floor and the leafy canopy above. Waking up to rustling forest sounds and bird song, surrounded by delicate leaf-filtered light, a pervading sense of peace and calm will set the tone for your entire day.

Why we love it

Day and night game drives, walking safaris
Secluded and romantic; light Asian inspired structures with warm African interiors
Phinda Adventures include Zulu village tours, Maputaland beach adventures, night turtle drives (seasonal), scuba safaris, an ocean safari, and black rhino tracking on foot
Specialist Safaris – birding, photographic, rhino notching, tracking, walking, family and private safaris
Perfect for Couples, wildlife enthusiasts, keen birders
Situated between two habitats, the forest and the grasslands

The lodge

At the heart of Phinda Forest lodge lies a sparkling rim-flow swimming pool, as well as expansive decks in a spacious seating area, which look out onto panoramic views of an open meadow where animals frequently graze.

Daytime meals on the open air dining deck bring about their own distractions, as monkeys frolic in the branches and an ever-changing assortment of wildlife grazes on the open plain in the distance.

In the evenings, when warm firelight welcomes you to the traditional African boma, wide-eyed bush babies watch inquisitively from the dense foliage above as you in indulge in a mouth-watering, lantern-lit feast beneath a canvas of stars.

Adventures at Phinda Forest Lodge include twice-daily game drives, bush walks and seasonal river cruises. A host of additional activities can be enjoyed too. These include cultural excursions, scuba safaris and specialist safaris such as birding, photographic, tracking, family and luxury walking safaris.

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Contact us and we will prepare your trip according to your requirements

Roman Baláž, personal advisor, photographer and animal rescue. Call +420 734 863 169 or write to e-mail.

Office and markets for USA and Great Britain - Nico Van Zyl, General Manager. Call +44 7849 911 362 or write to e-mail.

You can also use the query form. I look forward to meeting you.

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