Located between the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the St Lucia Wetland Park in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Phinda Private Game Reserve is 23 000 hectares and spans seven unique ecosystems.

In one of the biggest reintroductions of game in Africa, Phinda was restocked with lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant, leopard, giraffe and other big game in an operation dubbed "phinda izilwane", return of the wild animals.

Home to the 'Big Five' Phinda Private Game Reserve has impressive populations of black rhino, white rhino and cheetah.

Safari activities at Phinda are plentiful.  Enjoy game-drives, interpretive bush walks, canoeing on the Mzinene River, White Rhino tracking, or watch the sunrise or sunset whilst enjoying a Mzinene Riverboat cruise - all at no extra cost.

Scuba diving, game fishing in Sodwana Bay, horse riding or a breathtaking flight over Maputaland are all safari activities that can be arranged at Phinda (additional charge).

Accommodation at Phinda is unique.  If you are looking for a luxury Big Five safari experience with that extra special touch, Phinda is the place for you.

There are four diverse luxury safari lodges within the one reserve;  Forest, Vlei, Rock and Mountain Lodge. Phinda is not only a luxury destination, it is also a dynamic working model in wise land management and creative wildlife conservation.

Phinda has become well known for it's Walking Safaris.  Discover the excitement and drama of Phinda’s pristine wilderness on this four-day three-night walking adventure, guaranteeing an incredible up close and personal experience.

Many other Specialist safaris are on offer at Phinda such as a Bush Skills Academy, Gourmet Food Safari's, Birding Safari's and Leopard Research Safari's to name a few.

Email us for details of Phinda luxury safaris or any other South African safari NOW.