PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
South Africa

Phinda Private Game Reserve encompasses an impressive 21 000 hectares of prime wilderness land, and offers an abundance of natural riches to guests on an African safari. Showcasing one of the continents finest game viewing experiences featuring Africas Big Five, Phinda is described as Seven Worlds of Wonder, with its seven distinct habitats. A magnificent tapestry of woodland, grassland, wetland and forest, interspersed with mountain ranges, rivercourses, marshes and pans, Phinda has a diversity of ecosystems and wildlife to rival any in Africa. Home to 1 000 hectares of Africas remaining rare dry sand forest, the Reserve sits in close proximity to the unspoiled beaches and spectacular reefs of the Indian Ocean, offering a unique combination of bush and beach adventure. Situated in northern KwaZulu Natal, Phinda borders conservation areas such as the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park a World Heritage Site. This is a national treasure, sheltering perfectly preserved ancient ammonites (giant molluscs of the dinosaur era), and a plethora of animals, birds, reptiles, insects and butterflies in the seven diverse habitats.

Guests at Phinda experience unforgettable interpretive game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, led by experienced rangers and Zulu trackers, as well as exciting optional adventures on the water, in the air and on the beach. Catch a glimpse of the shy suni antelope, track rhino in the bushveld, observe breeding herds of elephant moving in stately fashion through fever tree forests, watch cheetah teaching their cubs to hunt, follow giant turtles on the shores of the Indian Ocean, glide past pods of hippos on a sunset cruise on the Mzinene River, and spot majestic nyala the most abundant antelope at Phinda. This unique Reserve has earned prestigious awards and recognition as being one of the worlds premier benchmarks for responsible, sustainable ecotourism. Established in 1991 with acute sensitivity to environmental impact and a commitment to conservation development, Phinda has initiated and completed many successful community empowerment projects and conservation victories. Phinda Private Game Reserve is home to six magnificent lodges, each with its own individual charm and character. There is also a Walking Safaris camp a comfortable base for exploring the Reserve on foot.