About the Lodge

CC Africa’s Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush KwaZulu-Natal region in northern South Africa. Sandwiched between Mkuze Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (a World Heritage Site), it comprises 14 000 hectares (34 000 acres) of prime conservation land. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Guests can look forward to exciting game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles led by experienced rangers and Zulu trackers, as well as thrilling optional activities on the water, in the air and on the beach.
Exhilarating four-day, three-night Walking Safaris are accommodated in spacious en suite safari tents, offering an incredible up close and personal experience of Phinda’s pristine wilderness.

Lodge Specs

* Seven diverse habitats
* Four intimate safari lodges
* Exhilarating Walking Safaris
* Exceptional African Big Five game viewing
* Game-drives in open 4x4 vehicles
* Excellent Birdwatching and Leopard Research Safaris
* Thrilling beach and bush adventures
* Winner of prestigious ecotourism awards

Classic Safari Accommodation

Phinda's four lodges and Walking Safari Camp offer sophistication and style in the African bush.

Phinda Forest Lodge

Sumptuous safari lodge: Set deep in the heart of the rare Dry Sand Forest, the spectacular stilted suites of this award-winning safari lodge are an exemplary exercise in building eco-sensitive structures with a light footprint.

* 16 spacious, hand-built glass-encased suites
* All with air-conditioning
* Private viewing decks
* Luxurious en suite bathrooms
* Sparkling rim-flow swimming pool
* Crafts gallery with a range of local Zulu artefacts

Wake up to the sight of graceful nyala and duiker browsing in the foliage of the Sand Forest right outside the glass walls of your private suite. Inventively designed in what is often called "Zulu-Zen", each suite is a combination of glass, wood and minimalist design incorporating high-gloss wooden floors and crimson Zulu artefacts.

Delicious Pan-African cuisine is served to you on the deck overlooking the grassy plains or in the boma (outdoor dining area) illuminated by dozens of candles and lanterns. Enjoy adventurous breakfasts and romantic dinners in spectacular African safari locations.

Phinda Mountain Lodge

Scenic African safari lodge: With wrap-around views of the spectacular Ubombo Mountains and the South African bushveld below, Mountain Lodge is set apart from other safari lodges due to its dramatic location.

* 20 air-conditioned suites
* Private sitting room and en suite bathroom
* Great family safari destination
* Shaded swimming pool with spectacular game-viewing deck
* African craft gallery
* A well-equipped conference room (maximum of 70 guests)

Observe the serenity of the South African wilderness from your private deck, surrounded by the indigenous trees and shrubbery of the pristine Zululand bushveld. Each suite features a comfortable sitting area below the large beds. Paved pathways lead down the mountainside from the main guest areas to the spacious suites – a subtly executed blend of avant-garde and ethnic design.

Delicious Pan-African cuisine is enjoyed in the dramatic boma (outdoor dining area) illuminated by dozens of candles and lanterns, or served to you in a spectacular clearing in the bush under a star-studded sky. Phinda is renowned for wonderful bush banqueting in surprising settings.

Phinda Rock Lodge

Unique African architecture: Set into a cliff-face overlooking the beautiful Leopard Rock, this safari lodge is an absolute delight. Its intimate suites are seemingly suspended over the deep valley below, providing breathtaking views.

* Six romantic, air-conditioned suites
* Private plunge pools and game-viewing decks
* En suite bathroom
* Three suites feature outdoor showers
* Adventurous bush banqueting
* Exceptional warm and friendly service

Capture fiery sunsets from the game viewing deck suspended over South Africa’s bushveld, or relax in your private sitting room while observing an abundance of birdlife in the trees surrounding this safari lodge and animals in the valley below.

Delicious Pan-African cuisine is served to you in the dining area under hand-wrought chandeliers, on the Lodge's exclusive deck or enjoyed in the privacy of your suite. Phinda is renowned for excellent cuisine served in adventurous bush clearings under the African night sky.

Phinda Vlei Lodge

Sophisticated safari lodge: Fringing Phinda’s unique vlei (wetland) system, this gracious safari lodge is a study of intimacy and integration with the African bush.

* Six elegant thatched, air-conditioned suites
* Private game-viewing decks and plunge pools
* Dressing room and en suite bathroom
* Dining area overlooking the grassy vlei
* Sitting area with open fireplace

Watch the drama of South Africa’s wilderness unfold while relaxing in your private plunge pool. Each suite – decorated in a subtle blend of North and West African styles with hints of Balinese influences – overlooks the grassy vlei, where you’re likely to see a dazzling variety of wildlife including herds of zebra and grazing antelope. The atmosphere is exclusive and personal, a mixture of understated sophistication and sheer luxury.

Delicious Pan-African cuisine is served to you on the game-viewing decks, or in a dramatic bush setting near the lodge. Phinda is renowned for its unforgettable bush banquets in beautiful, remote settings.