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Phinda Zuka Lodge

Bordered by lush green valleys and densely wooded hills studded with aloes, Phinda Zuka Lodge sits in the west of the reserve.

  • Reviews
    4/6
  • Relaxed and social family atmosphere Vacation Style
    Classic Camp
  • Camp Size 8 guests
All about Phinda Zuka Lodge

Bordered by lush green valleys and densely wooded hills studded with aloes, Phinda Zuka Lodge sits in the west of the reserve. With just four thatched Zululand bush suites, this intimate lodge is ideal for family gatherings and special occasion safaris and can be booked as a sole-use use villa or for individual room bookings. Characterised by hues of blue and stone, with a strong emphasis on shape and texture, Zuka’s overall ambiance is that of cool, coastal bush style embodying the sophistication of simplicity. The charming suites cluster around a busy waterhole where a diversity of wildlife is regularly seen and birdlife flourished. Each suite boasts a luxurious ensuite bathroom, complete with a circular bath chamber, double showers and twin hand basins.comfortable lounge chairs on private verandas allow for gentle contemplation or even an afternoon siesta. Guest areas include an interactive café-style kitchen, indoor sitting and dining areas, an intimate library with internet access and a swimming pool with an extended wooden deck overlooking the surrounding wilderness.

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
  • 4 air-conditioned bush suites
  • Can be booked as a sole-use safari villa or on a per-room basis
  • Dedicated open 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Personal ranger/host, tracker, butler and chef
  • Interactive kitchen
  • Swimming pool
  • Library
  • 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

With just four thatched Zululand bush suites, this intimate lodge is ideal for family gatherings and special occasion safaris and can be booked as a sole-use use villa or for individual room bookings. Characterised by hues of blue and stone, with a strong emphasis on shape and texture, Zuka’s overall ambiance is that of cool, coastal bush style embodying the sophistication of simplicity. The charming suites cluster around a busy waterhole where a diversity of wildlife is regularly seen and birdlife flourished. Each suite boasts a luxurious ensuite bathroom, complete with a circular bath chamber, double showers and twin hand basins.comfortable lounge chairs on private verandas allow for gentle contemplation or even an afternoon siesta. Guest areas include an interactive café-style kitchen, indoor sitting and dining areas, an intimate library with internet access and a swimming pool with an extended wooden deck overlooking the surrounding wilderness.

Number of suites
  • 4 thatched Zululand bush suites
Suites Descriptions
  • triples 1 (only for children 16 years or younger and only when lodge is booked for sole use)
  • twin beds all convertible to doubles
  • air conditioning
  • overhead fans
  • lodge pool
  • bath
  • indoor showers
  • separate w.c.
  • in-room safe
  • personal bar
  • telephone
  • hairdryer
  • laundry included
  • wheelchair access , with assistance
  • internet access , in guest area and suites
  • 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

Children 16 years or younger and only when lodge is booked for sole use

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.