Phinda Forest Lodge

Safari Lodge | Phinda Private Game Reserve | South Africa Forest Lodge lies in the Phinda Private Game Reserve. The reserve is located east of the St. Lucia Wetland Park, a declared World Heritage Site.

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Overview

Phinda Reserve boasts seven ecosystems ranging from mountainous terrain to sand forests. These diverse ecosystems support many species, most notably the Big Five.

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Rating | Luxury

Highlights & What to Expect

  • Day and night game drives with expert rangers offer encounters with the Big Five and rare and not-so-rare animal species.
  • The eco-friendly lodge offers incredible views of a surrounding sand forest.
  • Visit local Zulu communities with the Africa Foundation to learn about their lifestyle and traditions.
  • Participate in research and conservation projects on elephants, rhinos, and the rare pangolin.
  • Enjoy bush-walking adventures focusing on the intimate details of the fauna and flora in this conservation area.

Location & Setting

Forest Lodge offers views of a rare and delicate ecosystem - Sand Forest, in the Phinda Private Reserve in northern KwaZulu Natal. The luxurious lodge blends seamlessly into the surrounding environment in one of eastern South Africa's finest Big Five Reserves. The lodge can be reached from Richards Bay Airport with a drive of just over two hours.

Rooms

Phinda Forest Lodge features sixteen elevated chalets, each with a bedroom, lounge, and en suite bathroom. Outside, amidst the indigenous forest trees, wooden decks have been erected. The unique structure is made almost entirely of glass and built on stilts. The chalets appear to float between the sand forest floor and the towering torchwood trees surrounding it. They have been constructed in such a way as to ensure total privacy during your safari.

Facilities

Enjoy mealtimes on the dining deck, in the dining room, or the open-air boma under a starry sky. Relax in one of the lodge's lounges or open decks with unobstructed views of the surrounding plains. Alternatively, unwind in your room and observe the surrounding wilderness from the comfort of your bed or private veranda - a true luxury in the bush.

Amenities

Rooms

16

Bar

Spa

Restaurant

Swimming Pool

Gym

Library

Wifi

Activities

Game Drives

Bush Dining

Bird Watching

Bush Walks

Water Safari

Stargazing

Night Drives

Culture Tours