Phinda Mountain Lodge, Phinda Game Reserve

Phinda Mountain Lodge

Phinda Game Reserve

Phinda Mountain Lodge

Average guest rating:5.0

With wraparound views of the bushveld below, punctuated by the undulating profile of the Ubombo mountain range, Mountain Lodge is a dramatic and exciting safari destination. Set in the 22,000 hectare Phinda Private Game Reserve, Phinda (meaning 'the return' in Zulu) was a trailblazer in the restoration of over-grazed farmland to its original bushveld state, and the successful reintroduction of the diverse wildlife that once inhabited the area.

The Reserve supports what is probably the world's most successful cheetah reintroduction programme, and offers incomparable sightings of these fleet-footed felines.

Phinda features not only the Big 5, but a plethora of other animals and birds.

Little can compare to Phinda's exciting range of safari activities. Apart from the twice-daily game-drives, nature walks, riverboat cruises and canoe trips along the Mzinene River (available at no additional cost), Phinda also offers a range of optional thrilling Indian Ocean adventures from scuba diving and deep-sea fishing to spectacular air safaris.

25 split-level suites, each with their own private plunge pool, crest the mountain, with raptor's-eye views of the Reserve.

Observe the serenity of the South African wilderness from your private deck, surrounded by the indigenous trees and shrubbery of the pristine Zululand bushveld.

There is also a main shaded swimming pool with spectacular game-viewing deck for guests enjoyment in-between game drives.

Rates

Price Guide: From ZAR3855 ( approx U$ 518 ) per person. Special Offers may apply - prices on request.

All meals, tea / coffee, soft drinks and bottled water, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, 2 scheduled game drives daily in an open 4x4 safari vehicle OR canoeing OR river boat cruises on the Mzinene River, interactive bush walks (one hour) and a laundry service are included.

Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request. Children under 6 are not allowed on game drives, but shortened game drives (FOC) may be arranged with the lodge subject to availability of Land Rovers and rangers. Children aged 6 to 11 are allowed on game drives at the Lodge Manager's discretion. Children under 12 are not allowed on bush walks. Babysitting services are available.