Set in the lush Zululand region of northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa within Munywana Conservancy, &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is nestled between uMkhuze Game Reserve and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It lies within easy reach of the Indian Ocean’s unspoiled beaches and coral reefs, offering a seamless blend of bush and beach, with nearby Sodwana Bay ideal for diving and coastal adventures.
Getting there
By air:
- Daily commercial flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Nelspruit, providing convenient connections with Federal Air.
- Federal Air offers scheduled flights directly from Nelspruit to Phinda’s private airstrip, exclusive to &Beyond guests.
- Connect to and from to Johannesburg, Cape Town, &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, Kirkman’s Kamp, Tengile River Lodge and the northern Sabi Sand Nature Reserves (including Londolozi and Ulusaba).
- All connections route through Johannesburg, Nelspruit or Skukuza, with variable layovers.
- Private charters can be arranged to land directly at Phinda’s private airstrip.
Regional connections include:
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Scheduled connections between Phinda and Vilanculos, Mozambique, operating from June through January.
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Daily return flights between Phinda and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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Connections from Phinda to Livingstone, Zambia.
By road:
- A seven-hour drive from Johannesburg on national roads, suitable for two-wheel-drive vehicles.
- A three-and-a-half-hour drive from Durban on good roads.
- Self-drive directions