5-Day Phinda Game Reserve Where Time Expands

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Gateway to Phinda's Wilderness

Your Phinda adventure begins with your own arrival at Richards Bay or King Shaka International Airport. From there, you'll make your own way to Phinda Private Game Reserve, where our team will welcome you to Phinda Zuka Lodge. You'll settle into four nights of contemporary luxury within one of Africa's most biodiverse reserves. Phinda's seven distinct ecosystems—from rare sand forest to open savanna and wetlands—create a spectacular stage for wildlife encounters. With our exclusive Stay 4 Pay 3 offer, you'll have time to track the Big 7, including the cheetah, black rhino, and the Big Five.
Expert guides lead morning and afternoon game drives, revealing Phinda's wilderness stories. Between safaris, you'll enjoy sleek architecture, gourmet cuisine, your private plunge pool, and wildlife viewing from your deck.
Four unhurried nights let you explore diverse habitats and absorb this remarkable reserve's rhythm.

Main Destination:

Phinda Private Game Reserve (KZN Parks)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season None (Higher rates apply during school holidays)

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Phinda GR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraCommon

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BuffaloCommon

WildebeestCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

HippoOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Phinda GR (KZN Parks)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Farewell to the Wilderness

Your final morning at Phinda Zuka begins with one last opportunity to embrace the reserve's extraordinary biodiversity. You'll rise early for a farewell game drive as golden light illuminates the landscape and wildlife bids you goodbye.
You will return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast, savoring final moments overlooking the wilderness before check-out. You'll make your own way from Phinda Private Game Reserve to Richards Bay or King Shaka International Airport for your onward journey.
Phinda's wild beauty travels with you. The reserve will be waiting when you're ready to return.

Main Destination:

Durban Airport (Durban)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.