Phinda Rock Lodge

Overview

Phinda Private Game Reserve is an enchanting and colourful park nestled in at the confluence of seven entirely distinct ecosystems – home to 23 000 hectares of exclusive, lodge-bearing natural habitat. The reserve itself is crammed into the rich land lying between the Mkuze Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (a World Heritage Site), as well as being within a sea mist’s reach of the Indian Ocean coastline. This yields an amazing rainfall pattern, producing conditions perfect for lush, grassy woodland scenes, broad, sweeping mountain ranges with impressive coverage, and some of the most exciting marine wildlife you’re likely to spot anywhere.

Phinda Rock Lodge – set into the face of a craggy cliff, and claiming as its view Leopard Lodge and the expanse of gritty, gorgeous veld that surrounds it, this luxury getaway is a mashing together of styles, architecture, and cultural influences. An intimate marvel, hovering over the valley below, Phinda Rock Lodge prides itself on treating guests like family. Architecturally, Phinda Rock Lodge is constructed in a combination of Malian and pueblo styles, guests regularly taking to the nearby Mzinene River in canoes, on the riverboat, or into the nearby deep seas for a bout of fishing.

Phinda Rock lodge is a holistic and exciting safari experience – from al fresco bathing, to air safaris, or simple, quiet evenings spent around the campfire – Phinda is the ultimate safari experience.

Accommodation

Accommodation at Phinda Rock Lodge comprises of a series of secluded suites, each unit incorporating an en-suite bathroom, plunge pool, personal bar, private viewing deck, mosquito netting, ceiling fans and air conditioning, in-room safe, fireplace and hair dryer.

Wildlife

Phinda Private Game Reserve’s unique meeting of riverine and rare sand forest habitats is home to a diverse selection of wildlife, including lion, giraffe, white and black rhino, antelope, elephants, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, and wildebeest, as well as 415 bird species.

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Children 
Children 12 years and older can be accommodated at Phinda Rock Lodge .

Excludes:
Conservancy or park fees and landing fees.

Directions

• BY ROAD:

• Take the N2 Freeway northbound from Durban, toward Stanger, crossing over the Tugela River continuing towards Empangeni / Richards Bay.

• Staying on the N2, pass the towns of Kwambonambi and Mtubatuba, until you reach Hluhluwe.

• Approximately 10km past the Hluhluwe off-ramp, you take the ‘Phinda’ Off-ramp.

• At the top of the fly-off, turn right onto the bridge over the N2.

• At the T-junction, turn left following the Phinda signboard.

• Continue along the gravel road for approximately 4 km.

• Cross over a Railway line and turn right at the fork immediately thereafter.

• Continue for approximately 3.5km to the Munyawana Game Reserve gate.

• There is a sign saying Mun-ya-wana Game Reserve at the gate with distances to lodges – follow from here.

• Please note: On entering the vehicle entrance fee is R160.00 per vehicle and R40.00 per person. The entrance fee can only be confirmed at the time of making your reservation (Prices are subject to change)

• BY AIR:

• O R Tambo Johannesburg International Airport – Richard’s Bay

• Cape Town International Airport – Richard’s Bay

• Transfers to lodge are available

• CHARTER FLIGHTS:

• Private charters on request

• Helicopter transfers on request

• PRIVATELY OWNED AIRCRAFTS:

• Indemnity Form to be completed prior to arrival.

GPS: -27.8560 (latitude) 32.2901 (longitude)