&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is no ordinary Big Five safari destination. This is where cheetahs sprint through grasslands once farmed, and black rhinos browse dense Tamboti thickets. It’s a place where the land tells a story of restoration, and every encounter feels sacred.
Spanning 29 866 hectares (73 800 acres) of rare biodiversity across seven distinct habitats, Phinda is one of Africa’s most diverse private reserves. Set within the pioneering Munywana Conservancy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and a short drive from the unspoiled beaches and coral reefs of the Indian Ocean, it offers more than extraordinary wildlife. But meaning. Because here, every stay helps protect what matters most.
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Seven habitats. Limited vehicles. Exclusive sightings of cheetah, black rhino, elephant and the shy suni antelope.
Each of Phinda’s six lodges offers a distinct take on authentic luxury, tailored to romance, families or solitude.
From tracking wildlife on foot to witnessing rhino conservation in action, these are stories you’ll take home.
Join Wild Impact community experiences that connect you with Zulu culture and a future worth protecting.
Whether you fly or drive, reaching Phinda is seamless. The reserve is easily accessed via a private airstrip exclusive to &Beyond guests, or by road from Durban, Richards Bay or Johannesburg.
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Phinda Private Game Reserve is home to six exceptional lodges, each thoughtfully designed to reflect its unique setting. Whether you’re seeking seclusion, romance, or a place to reconnect, there’s a lodge that feels like it was made for you.
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Your time at Phinda Private Game Reserve is only the beginning. Let our Travel Specialists craft a journey that’s entirely yours.
They say the most meaningful journeys aren’t always the easiest. That truth lies at the heart of Phinda Private Game Reserve. Watch the story unfold: a journey of rewilding and restoration, of wildlife returned and protected, and of land once borrowed, now rightfully home again.
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