World Travel Awards Nominee 2024
Phinda Private Game Reserve is a diverse sanctuary spanning 28 555 hectares of protected wildlife land in Kwazulu-Natal. Nestled between the Mkuze Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The grassy woodlands, and sweeping mountains, provide a home to the famous Big Five.
The reserve homes six luxury lodges that are among the best in South Africa. &Beyond, an industry legend, is known for their exceptional quality game rangers, their conservation efforts and their five star service and luxurious but comfortable lodges. Choose a more casual Phinda Mountain Lodge or opt for the exclusive Phinda Homestead, there is a lodge for every traveler and for every Occasion at Phinda.
Phinda’s unique blend of riverine and rare sand forest habitats supports the abundant wildlife, including lions, giraffes, white and black rhinos, antelopes, elephants, leopards, buffalo, cheetahs, wildebeests, and over 415 bird species.
Phinda offers incredible game viewing year-round, but the best months for game viewing are from May to September. The animals are more easily spotted while they gather at 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.
Oct 8, 2024
Excellent and responsive
We have not travelled yet but so far our experience with Anya has been excellent and so responsive. We have booked for a 2025 trip
Oct 4, 2024
Sara at safari.com
Sara very prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable about her product. Always a pleasure dealing with her on my numerous emails!
Oct 4, 2024
Excellent service from Tanya!
Excellent service from Tanya!! She was very patient and remained friendly through all my problems/changes. I will definitely come back to her for my next bookings.
Oct 4, 2024
Keith was so helpful
Keith was so helpful, against many obstacles, he eventually managed to secure me a place on the train from Victoria Falls
Oct 3, 2024
Shaw was very helpful and knowledgeable in hotels and tours.
Shaw was very helpful and patience. Answered all the questions about the hotels and tours options. She is very knowledgeable in travel industry and highly recommend her as a personal travel agent.
Oct 3, 2024
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Oct 3, 2024
The itenary provided for our trip to…
The itenary provided for our trip to Victoria Falls by Shann Shaw was clear and concise. Settlement of online deposit payment was seemless. Will provide more reviews when we complete outr trip.
Oct 3, 2024
Kim Abraham is Great!
Kim Abraham worked through all of my questions, always with a pleasant response. This is our trip of a lifetime, and Kim made sure that we are getting it.
Oct 3, 2024
Keith - best travel agent in the world
Keith is such an amazing communicator, very organised and helpful. This will be my first ever visit to the Kruger national park. As a fellow South African I never had the chance to visit the Kruger NP. Keith sent us voice recordings and I cried listening to his accent and hearing the beautiful nature in the background bringing back so many fond memories of our beautiful country. These messages were so special! I can’t wait to visit and am really looking forward to the most magical experience.
