Phinda Private Game Reserve
The story
A bit of Phinda Private Game Reserve history.
Phinda Private Game Reserve was created in 1991 from depleted KwaZulu-Natal farmland. Restored over three decades into 70,000 acres of seven distinct ecosystems and one of the densest Big Five populations in South Africa.
Six andBeyond-operated lodges now occupy the reserve, ranging from Forest (sand-forest setting) and Mountain (open savannah) to Rock (cliff edge) and Homestead (private exclusive-use villa). Phinda is the brand’s flagship reserve and the proof point for its conservation-led model.
Phinda
AndBeyond Phinda Rock
Lodge.
Phinda
AndBeyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Dramatically set into a cliff-face overlooking spectacular Leopard Rock, the unique Rock Lodge at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is an architectural fascination.
Big Five enthusiasts and honeymooners.
From ZAR 22,400 pps · per night
Phinda
AndBeyond Phinda Forest
Lodge.
Phinda
AndBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve is a rich and diverse park that encompasses 28 555 hectares of protected wildlife land in KwaZulu-Natal. The 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.
Big Five enthusiasts and honeymooners.
From ZAR 18,100 pps · per night
Phinda
AndBeyond Phinda Zuka
Lodge.
Phinda
AndBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
Phinda Zuka Safari Lodge is an exclusive-use establishment, positioned in a private wooded area of the Phinda Reserve.
Big Five enthusiasts and honeymooners.
From ZAR 15,800 pps · per night
Phinda
AndBeyond Phinda Homestead.
Phinda
AndBeyond Phinda Homestead
Phinda Private Game Reserve is a diverse 28 555 hectare park located in KwaZulu-Natal. The reserve is positioned between the Mkuze Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline. The landscape is lush with grassy woodlands and sweeping mountain ranges. It is the home of Africa's famous Big Five.
From ZAR 26,250 pps · per night
The Phinda Private Game Reserve way
Why Phinda Private Game Reserve.
Phinda is rare among private reserves: black rhino, cheetah, and the elusive sand-forest specials (red duiker, suni) all in one concession, with a malaria risk profile gentler than most of South Africa.
For families, conservation-curious travellers, and anyone who wants Big Five plus genuine ecological variety on a single short stay, Phinda is the obvious pick.
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