At a glance
- 6 Lodges
- Twice-Daily Game Drives
- 'Big Five' Viewing
- Meet the Dolphins
- 'Big Five' Viewing
- Night Game Drives
- Exhilarating Bush Walks
One of the reasons you should book with Virgin is for all of the extras you get!
Phinda Private Game Reserve has been hand-picked to be part of our Platinum Collection; the best in our programme.
Hotel information
The winner of prestigious eco-tourism awards, Phinda has 7 diverse habitats and 6 intimate safari lodges, nestled below the Ubombo Mountains of northern KwaZulu Natal. There's exceptional 'Big Five' game viewing. Birdwatchers will also have a great time, with 440 species to spot.
Meanwhile, you can meet turtles off the nearby coast of Sodwana.
Where is it?
A private, 22,000-hectare reserve in the lush Maputaland region. Phinda borders the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site. Approx 3-hour drive from Durban.
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Facilities
Swimming pools, craft shops, various dining areas, library with Internet at Zuka Lodge, Zulu cultural village visits and air safaris available (local charge).
Room info
Forest and mountain lodges with 16 and 25 suites. Vlei and Rock Lodges with 6 suites, each with their own plunge pools.
Forest, Vlei and Rock Lodges sleep max 2 adults. Mountain Lodge sleeps 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Additional information
Your stay at Phinda Private Game Reserve includes 2 game drives per day, laundry and emergency medical evacuation insurance.
Please note: Children are only permitted at Mountain Lodge. Children under 6 yrs are not permitted on game drives and under 16yrs are not permitted on bush walks.