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Phinda Game Reserve

Private Game Reserve in Northern KwaZulu-Natal

Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park) – a World Heritage Site – Phinda comprises 22 000 hectares (54 500 acres) of prime conservation land. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Guests can look forward to exciting game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles led by experienced rangers and Zulu trackers, as well as thrilling optional activities on the water, in the air and on the beach.

Unique safari accommodation: Phinda's seven splendid safari lodges offer sophistication and style in pristine African bush surrounds.


WHY CHOOSE PHINDA FOR YOUR SAFARI?

  • Seven diverse habitats
  • Seven intimate safari lodges
  • Exhilarating Walking Safaris
  • Exceptional African Big Five game viewing
  • Game-drives in open 4x4 vehicles
  • Excellent Birdwatching and Leopard Research Safaris
  • Thrilling beach and bush adventures
  • Winner of prestigious ecotourism awards

GREATER ST LUCIA WETLAND PARK - SOUTH AFRICA

The Greater St. Lucia Wetland area, Africa’s oldest nature reserve and a World Heritage Site is the largest estuarine system in Africa. The area embraces five ecosystems: Marine, Eastern Shores, St. Lucia Lake, Mkuze Swamps and Western Shores. This diversity offers the nature lover a rich variety of outdoor and wildlife experiences.
  • 800 hippos
  • 1200 Nile crocodiles
  • 400 species of birds including 40 000 flamingos
  • Wilderness trails
  • Elephants, rhinos, coelacanths and whales coexisting within a few miles of each other.
  • 100 miles of unspoilt coastline
  • Ancient swamp forests
  • 109 species of reptiles
  • The big five mammals
  • Five species of turtles
  • Zulu cultural groups
  • 2000 plant species
  • The world's highest density of the black rhinoceros
65 kms long and 21 kms wide, with its lakes, lagoons, freshwater swamps, and grasslands, St. Lucia supports more species of animal than the better-known Kruger National Park and the Okavango Delta, although these areas are much larger.