Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
Phinda Private Game Reserve
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is the premier wildlife reserve in Kwa Zulu Natal, a lush ecosystem which is home not only to the Big Five but to elusive cheetah as well.
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is the premier wildlife reserve in Kwa Zulu Natal, a lush ecosystem which is home not only to the Big Five but to elusive cheetah as well.
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is the premier wildlife reserve in Kwa Zulu Natal, a lush ecosystem which is home not only to the Big Five but to elusive cheetah as well.
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is the premier wildlife reserve in Kwa Zulu Natal, a lush ecosystem which is home not only to the Big Five but to elusive cheetah as well.
Location
&Beyond has created an extraordinary collection of boutique properties in the Phinda Private Game Reserve, each of which has distinctive character. All six of these exclusive lodges are set in phenomenal locations, from bird-rich wetlands to a dense and mysterious forest.
Accommodation
Each of the six private lodges and homesteads is stunning and unique; you’re encouraged to move between them, from mountain lodges to the forest and wetlands.
For complete seclusion we adore Phinda Vlei Lodge, a retreat overlooking Phinda’s wetlands. Each elegant suite has its own game viewing deck, as well as a private dining area and an open fireplace.
For complete seclusion we adore Phinda Vlei Lodge, a retreat overlooking Phinda’s wetlands. Each elegant suite has its own game viewing deck, as well as a private dining area and an open fireplace.
In contrast Phinda Forest Lodge is surrounded by a dense thicket of trees, and as the walls are made of glass you feel very much part of the forest. Antelope walk past and birds twitter in the branches overhead.
Experiences
- At Phinda you can take game drives night and day, exploring the open meadows and bush as well as wetlands and forest.
- Nature walks are possible in the drier regions, and tracking black rhino on foot is a particular highlight.
- Phinda is a paradise for birder; boat cruises give a completely different perspective on the landscape and are a particularly relaxing way to travel.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
Conservation
Phinda’s parent company &Beyond have, over the last 30 years, pioneering a now-proven ecotourism model of responsible travel, currently contributing to the protection of 3.6 million hectares (over 9 million acres) of land under wildlife conservation and 3,000 km (1,864 miles) of African coastline.
Environment
A considerable amount of daily intervention by &Beyond is required to help maintain a harmonious balance in the fragile ecosystems within which they operate. Doing things in sustainable ways allows Mother Nature to run her course and maintain this balance.
Community
&Beyond is committed to employing from local communities surrounding their camps. They also ensure that their staff are taken on a journey of continuous growth and development. Training takes place in three steps: ‘Footprints’; the growth of skills. ‘Life’; a programme that looks at the holistic wellness of staff members. And finally, ‘Academy’ which builds on the qualifications gained by staff as they continue to work.
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