Safari Holidays to South Africa and Namibia for independent travellers.

Directions

From Johannesburg: Take the N12 to Witbank, after which the N4 towards Middleburg is taken. After the Middleburg Ultra City, take the N11 turn-off to Hendrina. Continue along the N11 from Hendrina to Ermelo. From Ermelo take the N2 to Piet Retief . Continue on the N2 passing through Pongola, and Mkuze.

Approximately 40 km past Mkuze, take the Phinda off-ramp. At the top of the fly over turn left, and at the T-junction turn left again, following the Phinda signboard. Continue along the gravel road for approximately 4 km. Cross over the railway line and turn right at the fork immediately thereafter.

Continue for approximately 3.5 km to the Mun-ya-wana Game Reserve gate where you will sign in. For Phinda Mountain lodge continue for approximately 4.5 km until you reach the Phinda Mountain sign where you turn right. Continue on this road for a further 4 km until you reach the lodge. Please note that you drive through the reserve to get to the lodge - do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstanance.

From Durban: 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 10 km past the Hluhluwe off-ramp, you take the Phinda Off-ramp. At the top of the fly-over, turn right onto the bridge crossing over the N2. At the T-junction, turn left following the Phinda signboard and follow the directions as above.

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