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Phinda Rockk Lodge

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 the guest 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.

  • Reviews
    6/6
  • Vacation Style Relaxed and social family atmosphere
    Outstanding Luxury Camp
  • Camp Size 12 guests
All about Phinda Rock Lodge

Dramatically set into a cliff face overlooking spectacular Leopard Rock, Phinda Rock Lodge is an architectural delight, combining Malian influences with pueblo panache. Its six suites are seemingly suspended over the deep valley below, providing breath-taking views. Each romantic suite, constructed from contoured stone and adobe, boasts an earthy, soft grey palette and solid wooden shutters and doors, which open onto a private plunge pool and viewing deck. Featuring spacious ensuite bathrooms, the suites also offer outdoor showers, providing some of the most scenic al fresco bathing on the African continent. Decorated in hues of oatmeal, grey and stone, the lodge’s intimate and glamorous guest areas offer the perfect vantage point for viewing the reserve’s abundant birdlife in the surrounding trees, and the wildlife roaming the bush below. Immense French doors open onto an extended outdoor veranda, the perfect setting for al fresco meals, while a rooftop terrace provides a romantic venue for dining beneath the stars. Striking, fiery sunsets set the scene for bush banquets in bush clearings. Here, guests are treated like treasured family members and time is shared with fellow safari adventurers, who soon become friends.

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
  • 6 air-conditioned suites
  • Private rim-flow plunge pools
  • Roaring fireplace in the guest area
  • Outdoor showers
  • Rooftop 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

Dramatically set into a cliff face overlooking spectacular Leopard Rock, Phinda Rock Lodge is an architectural delight, combining Malian influences with pueblo panache. Its six suites are seemingly suspended over the deep valley below, providing breath-taking views. Each romantic suite, constructed from contoured stone and adobe, boasts an earthy, soft grey palette and solid wooden shutters and doors, which open onto a private plunge pool and viewing deck. Featuring spacious ensuite bathrooms, the suites also offer outdoor showers, providing some of the most scenic al fresco bathing on the African continent. Decorated in hues of oatmeal, grey and stone, the lodge’s intimate and glamorous guest areas offer the perfect vantage point for viewing the reserve’s abundant birdlife in the surrounding trees, and the wildlife roaming the bush below.

Number of suites
  • 6 rooms
Suites Descriptions
  • twin beds all convertible to double
  • air conditioning
  • overhead fans
  • plunge pools
  • bath
  • indoor showers
  • outdoor showers
  • separate w.c.
  • in-room safe
  • personal bar
  • telephone
  • hairdryer
  • laundry included
  • wifi in guest areas and rooms
  • in-room massage
  • gym in a bag available on request
Electricity & Water

220v AC Power

Child Policy

Children over the age of 12 are welcome; no children under 16 on Walking Safaris

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.