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Phinda Private Game Reserve is a rich and diverse park that encompasses 28 555 hectares of protected wildlife land in Kwazulu-NataThe reserve is positioned between the Mkuze Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (a World Heritage Site), as well as being within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline. The landscape is lush with grassy woodlands, and broad, sweeping mountain ranges. It is the home of the famous Big Five.
Phinda Private Game Reserve luxury lodges are among the best in South Africa or potentially even the world. &Beyond has longsince been known as one of the giants in the safari industry and have, over the years, become known for their incredibly high quality game rangers, their dedication to conservation and their five star service and style in their finely appointed yet natural luxury safari lodges. Phinda Private Game Reserve situated on the Eastern coast of South Africa hosts six such incredible lodges within this Big 5 reserve. From the more casual Phinda Mountain Lodge to the exclusive Phinda Homestead, there is a lodge for every traveler and for every Occasion at Phinda.
Phinda Private Game Reserve's unique meeting of riverine and rare sand forest habitats is home to a huge selection of wildlife, including lion, giraffe, white and black rhino, antelope, elephants, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, and wildebeest, as well as 415 bird species.
Phinda offers great wildlife viewing throughout the year, but the best months are during winter (May to September). During this time, animals are more easily spotted while they convene at permanent water sources, and the dry conditions cause the bush to recede. During the wet summer months, heavy rain can make off-road driving limited which can have an impact on animal sightings.
Jul 25, 2024
Prompt responses to our queries and…
Prompt responses to our queries and always able to accomodate our requests
Jul 25, 2024
Leigh-Ann was awesome
Leigh-Ann was awesome! She listened to my requests and got it all set! She got my desires and requests Booked and set for my trip.
Jul 25, 2024
Helpful service
Fast response from Keith and helful guidance
Jul 25, 2024
Nicole was so helpful!
Nicole was great to work with! Super responsive and was able to make all the changes requested to accommodate our trip. She answered all my questions, and I wouldn't hesitate to use her for Safari vacations in the future.
Jul 24, 2024
Outstanding and professional performance by Pascal John
Pascal John quickly proved his professionalism as well as his in-depth and experienced knowledge of South Africa safaris. He demonstrated the ability to rapidly understand what I was looking for out of a safari trip and how to make that happen. He added real value to the process with his connections to lodging reservations at various lodges and arranged for an itinerary that is not possible to accomplish by oneself on the internet alone. For example, he was able to negotiate away for me a single supplement. He added immediate value and quickly/painlessly everything came together. This includes booking flights, ground transport, lodging and wildlife drives. I can without reservation recommend working with Pascal John at Safari.com.
Jul 24, 2024
Candis was very patient and helpful
Candis was very patient and helpful. She worked with me on various pricepoints and dates of travel. We were abl to come to a great itin within a number of days.
Jul 24, 2024
Wonderful service and help from Tanya…
Wonderful service and help from Tanya who helped in making the booking.
Jul 23, 2024
It has been a pleasure to work with…
It has been a pleasure to work with your agent Leigh- Ann Croeser, she has been extremely helpful, responsive and if all your representatives are like her your company is in great shape!
Jul 23, 2024
Great service
Mel at Safari.com has been more than helpful helping us to choose the right Safari for our up and coming trip in November. She was very friendly, quick to respond and extremely knowledgeable. I’m sure we will be communicating more nearer our travel date. Thank you Mel!
