Lodge
AndBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
About the lodge
An overview of AndBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge.
Phinda Zuka Safari Lodge is an exclusive-use establishment, positioned in a private wooded area of the Phinda Reserve.
Highlights
- Four private bush suites offer en-suite bathrooms with oversized baths and indoor showers.
- Suites have private seating areas that overlook an active waterhole.
- Private day and night safaris available when booking as an exclusive-use lodge.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome.
The Details
Phinda Private Game Reserve is a diverse 28,555-hectare park located in KwaZulu-Natal. The reserve is situated between the Mkuze Game Reserve and the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline. The landscape is lush with grassy woodlands and sweeping mountain ranges. It is home to Africa's famous Big Five.
Phinda Zuka Safari Lodge is an exclusive-use establishment located in a private wooded area of the Phinda Reserve. This well-appointed lodge, named after the Zulu term for "sixpence," caters to your every need. The lodge offers the services of a personal game ranger and game drive vehicle, an interactive kitchen with a dedicated chef, a butler to attend to all your needs, a comfortable library with internet access and TV, a sitting room with a fireplace, a private swimming pool, and a private waterhole. With no set timetable or routine, your safari experience is completely tailored to suit your needs.
Four private bush Suites feature en-suite bathrooms with oversized baths and indoor showers, as well as private sitting areas that overlook the waterhole.
Activities offered at the lodge include twice-daily private game drives conducted in open safari vehicles, guided bush walks, Zulu village tours, seasonal night turtle drives, scuba and ocean safaris, black rhino tracking on foot, and participative conservation experiences.
Phinda Private Game Reserve’s unique blend of riverine and rare sand forest habitats is home to an exceptional variety of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, white and black rhinos, antelope, elephants, leopards, buffalo, cheetahs, and wildebeest, as well as 415 bird species.
Phinda Zuka Lodge is ideal for families and small groups seeking an exclusive safari experience.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, and laundry.
- Safari activities, 1-hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability).
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance, VAT, and transfers to and from the lodge airstrip.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows AndBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
Rates shown are per person sharing, per night, in ZAR. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 10 Jan 2027
1 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, two game drives, walking safaris, and return transfers
1 Aug 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, two game drives, walking safaris, and return transfers
1 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, two game drives, walking safaris, and return transfers
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 Pay 3 - Valid 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27. Stay 4 nights at andBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge and only pay for 3 nights | Fly me to Phinda: Stay 3 nights at Phinda Zuka and get a discount to fly there & back OR return scheduled road transfers between King Shaka International Airport/Richards Bay and Phinda | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27 | Terms and Conditions Apply
Honeymoon
One partner pays full rate and the other partner pays 50% of accommodation rate for the whole stay. Minimum 2 night stay | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
Combo
Long stay discounted rates: Stay for 6+ nights and save up to 20%: May be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary. | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
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Plan Your Dream Safari.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We reply within four working hours, on the same day.
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