WILDwatch LIVEChat to our guides
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Seven reasons to go virtual…
Well, seven breath-taking landscapes… and four exceptional rangers.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Say hello to Jarryd, Damen, Dumi or Clive…the new recruits to our WILDwatch Live / WildEarth initiative!
Join one of them, either straight after the morning or afternoon drive and get chatting about the day’s events, and have the opportunity to learn more about your guide and safaris in general.
This is a private Zoom virtual session, which you can either enjoy exclusively or you can send the link to five of your friends and family to join. Max 12 guests via 6 private links.
This virtual experience is booked on a special request basis, and is in English. It includes a debrief on the wildlife sightings and the opportunity to learn more about your guide and safaris in general.
Great for the whole family
Private group of no more than 6 links, selected by you
Get all your questions answered
Get exclusive access to the &Beyond guiding experience
Learn about Africa’s famed wildlife and landscapes
Meet the team
Your virtual guides at &Beyond Phinda
Clive Cowie
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Damen Pheiffer
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Dumi Qwabe
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Jarryd du Preez
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Leaving our world a better place
Virtual experiences that go beyond the expected and care for the land, wildlife and people
10% of your purchase total will go towards the Africa Foundation (our community development partner) COVID-19 fund-raising initiative.
The remainder of your purchase total will go towards assisting our guides to make up their lost gratuities, as well as funding crucial habitat maintenance, sustainability and conservation initiatives.
How to participate?
Pay for the experience via credit/debit card or PayPal. You also have the choice to split the “bill” with your friends/family (up to 5 others) by inviting them to share your experience.
We will then send you an email with a personal link that will explain how to connect with your guide on the date of your booking. We’ll also ask you a few questions to help your ranger focus on your areas of interest.
You’ll connect with your guide through video-conferencing software called Zoom. We recommend you download Zoom onto your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet, and test it before your booking.
You will need to have a stable internet connection – Zoom recommends a connection speed of 2mbps up/down.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO BRING?
- Your bird/mammal book
- Your notepad with questions
- Either a morning cup of coffee/hot chocolate/tea or your favourite afternoon sundowner cocktail
How to book
USD 200 for a group of 6 links
Recently launched at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, our WILDwatch Live / WildEarth initiative is bringing Seven Worlds of Wonder, the Big Five, and so much more to your screen. Now you can meet Jarryd, Damen, Dumi or Clive to discuss their wildlife highlights, directly after the morning or afternoon drive.
Let’s do something special for you
Let us know if you have any special requests. Specifically if your guide is fully-booked on your desired date or time we will try and find a suitable alternative for you.
Frequently asked questions
Before you sign up, here are a few of the most frequently asked questions about booking an &Beyond Virtual Experience.