Phinda Homestead

Phinda Private Game Reserve

Tucked into the edge of a dappled forest, in the north of the reserve, Phinda Homestead is a gracious sole-use safari villa. Blending seamlessly into the natural surroundings, blurring the boundaries between you and the bush, the lodge’s living areas consist of open spaces, flat-roofed walkways, and shaded areas opening out onto sun decks and a sparkling swimming pool. Designed like a contemporary bush farmhouse, Phinda Homestead is both elegant and homely. Inspired by the breathtaking landscape and the local Zulu culture, shaded, flat-roofed walkways flow into open decks, while basketwork, pottery, carpets and textiles are celebrated interior elements. Quirky design touches, like the pineapple motifs, pay homage to the history of the land, before being reclaimed and transformed into a renowned Big Five game reserve. Private bedrooms and spacious bathrooms blend seamlessly into cool, expansive, and inviting guest spaces. An interactive kitchen brings the lodge’s private chef into the center of your experience. This much-loved lodge comes with a dedicated ranger and tracker team, as well as a private safari vehicle………

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Game drives times, as well as meals, are tailored completely to your preferences to create a fully personalized safari.

Phinda Private Game Reserve encompasses an impressive 71,000 acres of protected wildlife land in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Showcasing one of the continent’s finest game viewing experiences, Phinda is home to Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), as well as 415 bird species. The reserve is particularly well known for close-up sightings of the elegant yet elusive cheetah, as well as the rare black rhino.

With its seven distinct habitats, Phinda is often described as ‘Seven Worlds of Wonder’, a magnificent tapestry of woodland, grassland, wetland and forest, interspersed with mountain ranges, rivers, marshes and pans. Home to 2,475 acres of Africa’s remaining rare dry sand forest, the reserve is situated in close proximity to the unspoiled beaches and spectacular coral reefs of the Indian Ocean, offering an unmatched combination of bush and beach adventures.

At Phinda Homestead, the days are designed to thrill you with intimate wildlife encounters and the nights to spoil you with the romance of Africa. You choose to spend the day any way you wish.

AT A GLANCE

  • 4 bedroom air-conditioned safari villa
  • Sole-use for groups or families
  • En-suite bathrooms
  • Indoor and outdoor showers in all rooms
  • Private open 4x4 safari vehicle at your convenience
  • Dedicated ranger/host, tracker, butler & chef
  • Completely customizable daily schedule
  • Interactive kitchen
  • Rim-flow swimming pool
  • Private mini gym, including state-of-the-art exercise equipment
  • Seven habitats allow for much greater diversity in species and landscapes
  • 71,000 acre Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) private game reserve
  • Wildlife includes cheetah, black rhino, nyala and suni
  • Surrounded by incredible birdlife Twice-daily game drives, including afternoon / evening drives
  • Bush walks
  • River cruises (seasonal)
  • Phinda adventures include Zulu village tours, Maputaland beach adventures, night turtle drives, scuba safaris, black rhino tracking on foot, visits to endangered wild cats project and swimming with whale sharks at an additional charge
  • Specialist safaris include birding, photographic, rhino capture and research, tracking, luxury walking, family and private safaris at an additional charge
  • In-room massage
  • All Inclusive: 3 meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beer, safari activities, laundry
  • Wi-Fi internet access throughout
  • 220v AC power

 

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

  • 2019 - PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE PLACED IN THE TOP 30 RESORTS IN SOUTH AFRICA AT THE CONDÉ NAST TRAVELERS READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
  • 2016 - PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE WINS THE VIRTUOSO “SUSTAINABLE TOURISM LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2016”
  • 2015 - #36 IN THE TOP 100 HOTELS & RESORTS IN THE WORLD AT THE CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER (US) READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
  • 2015 - CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER INDIA ONE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S SEXIEST WILDLIFE CAMPS
  • 2014 - # 10 IN CONDE NAST TRAVELER “BEST RESORTS IN SOUTH AFRICA” AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST CATEGORY

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