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 until you reach Hluhluwe. Take the Hluhluwe off-ramp and follow the directions into town.

Pass through the town of Hluhluwe and at the 4th roundabout turn left toward Sodwana Bay on the R22. Continue for approximately 1 km and turn right on the R22 toward Sodwana Bay. Cross over the railway line and travel for a further 28 km crossing over the Sibhicayi River. After the Phinda signboard, turn left at the intersection after the first set of rumble strips.

Take the D675 for approximately 4 km until you reach a T-junction and fence line. At this T-junction take the D488 to the right and continue for a further 4 km with the fence line on your left-hand side.

You will arrive at the entrance to the Mun-ya-wana Game Reserve. The security guard at the gate will direct you to Phinda Forest 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. Take the Hluhluwe / Sodwana Bay off-ramp and follow the directions as above.

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