Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park - a World Heritage Site - Phinda comprises 17 500 hectares (43 240 acres) of prime conservation land. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa's Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Guests can look forward to exciting game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles led by experienced rangers and Zulu trackers, as well as thrilling optional activities on the water, in the air and on the beach.

Exhilarating four-day, three-night Walking Safaris are accommodated in spacious en suite safari tents, offering an incredible up close and personal experience of Phinda's pristine wilderness.

Phinda's five splendid safari lodges offer sophistication and style in pristine African bush surrounds. The exquisite architectural design of Phinda Forest Lodge meets conservation in these luxurious hand-crafted suites. Set deep in the heart of a rare Dry Sand Forest, the Lodge comprises 16 private stilted suites, a sparkling rim-flow swimming pool, luxurious dining and sitting areas, and an expansive viewing deck with panoramic views of the game-filled plains.

Phinda Mountain Lodge features 20 private suites with spacious en suite bathrooms, sitting areas and spectacular viewing decks. Between exciting game-drives, birdwatch from the pooldeck, or simply relax in the Lodge's comfortable sitting area with its great vaulted ceiling and enormous fireplace.

Phinda Vlei Lodge Is intimate and elegant. This exquisite lodge comprises six thatched suites with en suite bathrooms, dressing rooms, private plunge pools and decks which overlook the vlei (wetland system) where you're likely to observe herds of grazing antelope, zebra and a dazzling variety of birdlife.

The Phinda Rock Lodge is quite unique and is comprised of six stone and adobe suites with en suite bathrooms, private sitting areas, decks and plunge pools which offer unrivalled views of the valley below.

The intimate, exclusive-use Phinda Zuka Lodge comprises just four thatched Zululand bush cottages with verandas overlooking a busy waterhole - perfect for family gatherings and special occasion safaris.