Welcome to Phinda Game Reserve: Home of Luxury & Exclusive Safari

Phinda Private Game Reserve, an &BEYOND private Game Reserve with massive land mass of protected wildlife of approximately 28 555 hectares (70 560 acres). Proudly owned by &Beyond Phinda is for sure offers one of the continent’s finest game viewing experiences, with an impressive amount of Africa’s Big Five wild animals these include : lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, as well as 436 bird species. Phinda is one of the best game reserve in South Africa foe viewing  the African Big5 and its is famously well known for close-up sightings of the elegant yet elusive cheetah, as well as the rare black rhino.

With its seven distinct habitats, Phinda is often described as ‘Seven Worlds of Wonder’, a magnificent tapestry of woodland, grassland, wetland and forest, interspersed with mountain ranges, rivers, marshes and pans. Home to 1 000 hectares (2471 acres) of Africa’s remaining rare dry sand forest, the reserve is situated in close proximity to the unspoiled beaches and spectacular coral reefs of the Indian Ocean, offering an unmatched combination of bush and beach adventures.

Guests at Phinda experience interpretive game drives, in open 4×4 safari vehicles, led by professionally trained &BEYOND rangers and Zulu trackers, as well as a wide range of optional adventures in the bush and on the beach.

Phinda is home to six magnificent lodges, each with its own individual charm and character : Mountain Lodge, Rock Lodge, Forest Lodge, Vlei Lodge, Zuka Lodge & Phinda Homestead