&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal and the north coast, South Africa
At a Glance
A wonderful 4 roomed camp which can be taken exclusively for fun family or friends gatherings.
Looking out over a private waterhole you can relax at camp and watch the wildlife come to you.
With so many activities on offer it really lends itself to a long stay – walking, drives (both day and night), trips to the coast and lots of focus on conservation.
Take a trip to a local Zulu village and explore how the locals live.
With an extensive library you can curl up reading a good book watching the wildlife.
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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.
Call us on 020 3993 5269 to start planning your holiday to &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge or take a look at our itineraries to South Africa
Description
Phinda Zuka Lodge is a fabulous home away from home which offers exclusive safari experience with accommodation in a private safari house with personal game ranger, vehicle, chef and private pool. The perfect option for a family safari.
The cropped garden lawn ends in a popular watering hole that entices many a four-legged visitor. When the temptation of the water gets too much simply take a dip in the sparkling lodge pool or follow the example of the resident water monitor lizard and bask immobile in the sun on the extended pool deck.
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.
At the end of the day, revel in the relaxation of an oversized bathtub set in a circular stone bath chamber. Round off the evening with a nightcap in the generous sitting room overlooking the watering hole, where herds of antelope may be settling in for the night or an opportunistic owl may be making a meal of the insects attracted to the light shining on the water.
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, 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 bird watching are all included. 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.
Experiences
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&Beyond Wild Child programme
Specially designed activities ensure your children get the most out of their safari experience, with activities such as tracking footprints and making traditional bows and arrows to add to game drives with their parents.
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Private Safari
Ensure absolute flexibility throughout your safari by pre-booking a private driver/guide. Your guide and tracker will work closely with you to tailor your safari around you interests, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Location & directions
Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal and the north coast, South Africa
Phinda Zuka Lodge 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 hour 30 minutes 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.
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