Category: Luxury Safari Lodge
Number of rooms: Phinda Private Game Reserve comprises of 7 posh safari lodges like Phinda Forest Lodge, Phinda Mountain Lodge, Phinda Vlei Lodge, Phinda Rock Lodge, Phinda Zuka Lodge and Phinda Ghetty House
Nearest Railway Station: Rovos Rail Station in Cape Town
The internationally famed Phinda Game Reserve is one of the most ecologically diverse regions in Africa. Thousands of tourists from different parts of the world visit this exotic game reserve for viewing wildlife. The 7 luxurious safari lodges in the Phinda Game Reserve allow the tourists to dabble in all kinds of luxury amidst the wilderness.
Located in the lush green Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, in South Africa it borders the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. The prime reserve comprise of 22,000 hectares of prime conservation land. The seven habitats in the Phinda Game Reserve is a home to a variety of wildlife species like lion, leopards, white rhino or buffalo and over 380 bird species.
Phinda Forest Lodge
Phinda Forest lodge is a splendid accommodation built in the heart of Dry Sand Forests in Africa. The spacious lodge includes 16 hand-built glass covered suites with facilities like air conditioning, private viewing decks for observing wildlife, spacious and airy attached baths and a swimming pool. The crafts gallery in the lodge exhibits local artifacts hand made by the Zulu people. Guests can dine outdoors and enjoy delicious Pan African cuisine in the deck. Tourists can opt for interpretive game drives, nature walks, riverboat cruises and canoe trips in the nearby Mzinene River. Extreme water sports like scuba diving and deep sea fishing can be practiced here.
Phinda Mountain Lodge
Nestled cozily in the foothills of Ubombo Mountains, the Phinda Mountain Lodge is a stylish and elegant safari lodge frequented by adventure safari tourists of South Africa. This lodge has 25 air conditioned suites with en suite bathrooms. Each suite is a compact unit with a sitting room, personal bar and a verandah. Diners can relish Pan African cuisine under the open sky on the deck illuminated with candles and lanterns.
Phinda Vlei Lodge
Phinda Vlei Lodge overlooks the wetlands of the game reserve. The lodge comprises of six thatched suites with dressing rooms, outdoor decks and modern attached bathrooms. From the deck, overlooking the 'vlei' or the wetland system the guests can observe wildlife like antelopes and zebras. Bird watchers can also view a variety of bird species from the deck.
Phinda Rock Lodge
The Phinda Rock Lodge is a unique African style architecture, with intimate elegant suites. Perched on a cliff it overlooks the Leopard Rock and offer stunning views of the valley below. It is one of the finest romantic destinations for honeymoon couples offering six well appointed air conditioned suites with attached bathrooms, game viewing outdoor decks, private plunge pools and efficient and friendly hotel staff.
Phinda Ghetty House
This sophisticated lodge, poised on the western end of the Phinda Game Reserve, is ideal for big families. The Phinda Ghetty House is meant for sole use and overlooks a volcano now covered by lush and green vegetation. A safari vehicle and a private butler are solely kept for the guests staying in this house. The Ghetty House can be ideally booked for social gatherings or special safaris.
Phinda Zuka Lodge
Tourists will simply love the experience of staying in the Phinda Zulu Lodge. The four thatched lodges are the replica of Zululand bushland cottages. The cottages are set 15 meters apart. The bedrooms lead to a veranda overlooking a busy waterhole where diverse wildlife can be observed. Attached bath chambers made of circular stone have a separate shower and a bath area with twin wash basins. The cafe style kitchen in the guest area is an ideal place for lounging and relaxing.
The Phinda Game Reserve along with its 7 comfortable lodges is ideal stay for adventure seekers. These lodges come with all modern day comforts required for the convenience of the guests. Staying in these luxurious lodges is indeed a unique experience.
