Face-to-face with lions and rhino after breakfast, up close to a
Whale Shark or battling sailfish after lunch. That's the Phinda
experience, one of the most exciting safari destinations in
Africa. Located between the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and
the lush waterways of the World Heritage Greater Saint Lucia
Wetland Park, Phinda's 17 000 hectares span seven unique
ecosystems.
Nestled below the Lebombo Mountains of Northern KwaZulu-Natal,
Phinda is a Zulu word meaning "the return". In one of
the biggest reintroductions of game in Africa, Phinda was
restocked with lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant, leopard, giraffe
and other big game in an operation dubbed "phinda izilwane",
return of the wild animals.
Game drives are only one aspect of the Phinda
experience. There is little that can compete with our
"Flight of the Fish Eagle" air safari - soaring over a
bay where the diversity of species rivals Australia's Great
Barrier Reef. Or floating past pods of hippo in a canoe or river
boat. Scuba diving, snorkelling and deep-sea fishing are just a
hop away. And in the evenings, immerse yourself in the ancient
culture of Southern Africa's warrior tribe, the Zulu.
Accommodation at Phinda is unique. We offer four diverse lodges
within one reserve. Forest, Vlei, Rock and Mountain Lodge each
capture the magical flair of CCAfrica. Phinda is not only a
luxury destination, it is also a dynamic working model in wise
land management and creative wildlife
conservation.
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