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Phinda Forest Lodge

Set deep in the heart of a rare and beautiful dry sand forest, the spectacular Phinda Forest Lodge fuses spectacular architectural design with the ultimate in conservation principles.

  • Reviews
    5/6
  • Vacation Style Relaxed and social family atmosphere
    Premier/Luxury Camp
  • Camp Size 32 guests
All about Phinda Forest Lodge

Set deep in the heart of a rare and beautiful dry sand forest, the spectacular Phinda Forest Lodge fuses spectacular architectural design with the ultimate in conservation principles. The creation of this award-winning safari lodge was an exemplary exercise in building eco-sensitive structures with a light environmental footprint (not one tree was felled during construction). The 16 suites are built on stilts and appear to float between the forest floor and the towering torchwood trees. Inventively designed in a style affectionately known as Zulu Zen, each handcrafted, glass-encased suite boasts a minimalist flair that incorporates high-gloss wooden floors, richly tactile fabrics and brightly accented Zulu artefacts. The suites feature luxurious ensuite bathrooms with slate hand basins and viewing decks where guests can drink in the sight of graceful nyala and duiker in the dappled shade of the forest. The lodge’s sparkling rim-flow swimming pool, as well as the expansive decks in its seating area, looks out onto panoramic views of an open meadow where animals frequently graze. A traditional African boma is enclosed with a wooden fence and offers lantern-lit open-air dining beneath a canvas of stars.

About the camp
Activities Included
  • Twice-daily game drives, including afternoon / evening drives
  • Nature walks
At an additional charge
  • Phinda Adventures include Zulu village tours, Maputaland beach adventures, night turtle drives (seasonal), scuba safaris, an ocean safari, black rhino tracking on foot and participative conservation experiences (elephant, rhino, pangolin)
  • Specialist Safaris include birding, infrared night eye, photographic,specialist walking, family and private safaris
Camp Facilities
  • 16 air-conditioned glass suites
  • Rim-flow swimming pool at the edge of the forest
  • Interactive kitchen
  • Safari Shop
  • Traditional boma for open-air dining
  1. Air Travel Daily Airlink Flights

    Airlink offer daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg to Phinda Private Game Reserve. Connect Phinda to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Ngala Private Game Reserve, Kirkman’s Kamp, northern Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Vilanculos and Livingstone.

    Connect Phinda Private Game Reserve to: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Ngala Private Game Reserve, Kirkman’s Kamp, northern Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Londolozi, Ulusaba, Vilanculos and Livingstone. All flights route through either Nelspruit or Skukuza

  2. Road Travel Two-wheel drive vehicle

    Seven-hour drive from Johannesburg on good roads in a two-wheel drive vehicle

    Three and a half-hour drive from Durban on good roads in a two-wheel drive vehicle

    Private charters from anywhere in South Africa can be arranged to Phinda Private Game Reserve’s airstrip

Accomodation

Boasting 16 suites, six cottages (or three family cottages), and the exclusive family suite. Roomy luxurious suites boast natural light through expansive glass windows, elegant ensuite bathrooms inspired by Zulu basketware designs, a beautifully appointed personal bar, private sitting area, lounge and a spacious veranda with a plunge pool and outdoor shower. A succulent, landscaped garden of aloes and cycads create a welcoming atmosphere at the entrance. Intimate sitting areas brim with sunlight, and open decks make the most of the magnificent views. A spacious bar area links to the pool, spa and gym that features state-of-the-art equipment, and a yoga deck with a view.

Number of suites
  • 16 rooms
Suites Descriptions
  • twin beds all convertible to double
  • air conditioning
  • overhead fans
  • lodge pool
  • bath
  • indoor showers
  • separate w.c.
  • in-room safe
  • personal bar
  • telephone
  • hairdryer
  • laundry included
  • wifi in guest suites and safari shop / guest reception
  • in-room massage
  • gym in a bag available on request
Electricity & Water

220v AC Power

Child Policy

no children under 16 on Walking Safaris; children 5 years and younger cannot participate in game drives; children aged 6 to 11 permitted on game drives at the lodge manager’s discretion

childminding Available at an additional cost

Weather

Subtropical climate with hot, humid and wet summers from September to April and warm to cool and dry winters from May to August

Rainfall averages 1 000mm / 39” per annum. Much of the rainfall comes in the form of short, intense afternoon thundershowers. Rain can be expected throughout the year

Summer: daytime temperatures above 35˚C / 95˚F Winter: night-time temperature rarely drops below 10˚C / 50˚F

Other

The camp is situated in a malaria area and necessary precautions should be taken

Please note that park fees and government charges may apply. Speak to your travel consultant for more details.

Drones are not permitted at Reserves and Lodges.

The camp is not fenced off and we request guests be extremely vigilant at all times. Security guards accompany guests at all times when walking around the camp at night.