Description
The private house is designed with a stylish and contemporary feel to it. With retro trinkets, Zulu crafts and sleek, modern touches the design reinforces that this private safari villa is designed for comfort and ease.
The generous courtyards, ponds and living areas all open up to the landscape beyond. The large sliding windows give a sense of space and light and each room has wonderful views out to the African bush. The beds are purposely positioned so your game viewing experience begins the second you open your eyes!
With your own dedicated game ranger and tracker, as well as your own private vehicle, there are no set times for game drives. In this way, you have the freedom to do any activity at your own pace.
Meals are an important part of the day on safari and a huge effort goes into finding different dining locations and creating imaginative menus. Coffee, cold drinks and sundowners are served by the attentive and friendly staff.
There is a gorgeous pool to relax by in the heat of the day. The Homestead at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is a fabulous choice for any family or group of friends wanting to be incredibly well looked after and experience some fantastic game viewing.
Accommodation
The Homestead offers 4 gorgeous air conditioned suites. Inviting rooms designed around retro trinkets, Zulu crafts and sleek, contemporary touches reinforce the impression that this private safari villa is designed for comfort and ease. Large sliding doors open out onto stunning African vistas.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no specific facilities except babysitting which is available on request.
Facilities
Facilities at the lodge include a swimming pool, private guide, tracker and chef, a fantastic gym offering an incredible view of the wilderness outside and the private outdoor boma providing an intimate dining space which is beautifully lit by dozens of lanterns at night.
Activities
Game drives, walking and birdwatching are all included in room rates. Activities at an additional charge include scuba diving and scenic flights for an astonishing bird's-eye view of Phinda's varying habitats. Thanks to its coastal rainfall pattern, Phinda enjoys a lush green environment that contains seven distinct ecosystems - a magnificent tapestry of woodland, grassland, wetland and forest, interspersed with mountain ranges, rivercourses, marshes and pans. The diverse wildlife this brings is nothing short of sensational.
When to travel
As a country in the Southern Hemisphere South Africa's seasons are the reverse of the north - with winter in June-August and summer December-February. Game viewing is better during the drier months of April to September. The wildflower season is generally from mid August to mid September. The whale watching season runs from June to November.
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Location and directions
KwaZulu Natal and the north coast, South Africa
The Homestead lies within the northern region of the 56 800 acre Phinda Private Game Reserve. Situated in the Maputaland region of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, neighbours the iSimangaliso/Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site to the east and is only 30 km (19 miles) due west of the white-fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean.
How to get there
By road, Phinda is 6 hours from Johannesburg, 3 hours from Durban and 1.5 hours from Richards Bay. SA Express offer daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay. Road transfers from King Shaka International Airport to Phinda can be arranged. Airwing can also arrange private charters from anywhere in South Africa directly to Phinda’s airstrip.
