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Phinda Homestead
Phinda Homestead is a luxurious villa nestled in the edge of forest vegetation in the north of Phinda Game Reserve. The villa marries local Zulu culture, untouched natural beauty and modern comforts effortlessly to create a spacious oasis of tranquillity. The villa hosts 8 – 12 guests in 4 private en-suite units with open living spaces, sun decks and a rim-flow swimming pool. With a private chef and dedicated ranger and tracker team, guests can tailor their safari experience to their comfort. The family-friendly villa caters for exciting kids activities and offers childminding at an additional cost. Phinda Homestead offers an exclusive getaway of wild adventure, luxurious pampering, and starlight dining.
With 28,555 hectares of protected wildlife territory, Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal is home to a magnificent array of birdlife and wildlife, including Africa’s Big 5 namely lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and Cape buffalo. Freshwater lakes attract hippo and crocodile while nearby beaches are the breeding ground for Leatherback Turtles. The reserve is renowned for close-up sightings of cheetah, and rare black rhino. With a wealth of knowledge and passion for conservation expert rangers and trackers guide specialist safaris across the seven ecosystems within the reserve. With limited vehicle access preventing overcrowding and careful off-roading practices, guests are guaranteed remarkable close-up wildlife encounters. Phinda Homestead offers its guests a variety of unmatched activities besides its spectacular Big 5 game drives and bushwalks. Guests can experience authentic cultural tours, join in conservation efforts, sleep out under the stars, embark on an infrared Night Eye Experience, and head to the ocean for some incredible snorkelling, scuba diving and turtle hatching (seasonal).
In addition to Phinda Homestead, Phinda Private Game Reserve is home to a family of 5-star lodges, Rock Lodge, Forrest Lodge, Vlei Lodge and the family-friendly Mountain Lodge. All of the lodges offer a unique high standard safari experience in ultimate luxury.
Wildlife:
- Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino).
- The reserve is particularly well known for close-up sightings of the cheetah, as well as the rare black rhino.
- Other wildlife include but is not limited to giraffe, zebra, varieties of antelope, hippo, warthog, and hyena and more.
- Up to 436 bird species have been recorded in the reserve.
Game Drives:
- Game drives are taken in open 4×4 safari vehicles and are accompanied by a ranger, who will share a wealth of knowledge about the animals with you.
- The game drives are 3 to 4 hours long and take place twice a day in the morning and afternoon.
- Morning game drives are complimented by a coffee stop and a sundowner downer stop in the evening a remote location.
- 9 seater vehicle (Max. 8 guests per vehicle).
Activities & Facilities:
- Game drives
- Guided bushwalks
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Swimming pool
- Firepit
- Interactive kitchen
- Outdoor African Boma
- Spa & Gym
- Viewing terrace
Highlights:
- An elegant and homely 5-star luxury sole-use villa.
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Exceptional hospitality with a warm, home-away-from-home atmosphere.
- A stunning outdoor deck featuring a lounge, sunken firepit, and sparkling rim-flow pool overlooking a beautiful forested pan.
- Exceptional cuisine with an interactive kitchen, a private chef and butler.
- Pan-African al fresco dining under the stars, around a blazing fire in the private Boma.
- The WildChild Programme offers fun and interactive activities for kids.
- Private Big-5 game drives with a dedicated game ranger and tracker.
Location:
- The reserve lies between Mkuze Game Reserve and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in the Zululand region of Northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
- KwaZulu Natal lies on South Africa’s warm east coast.
Getting there:
- Phinda Private Airstrip is the closest airstrip, Federal Air offers daily scheduled flights directly from Nelspruit to the private airstrip.
- The closest commercial airports are Durban (DUR) or Richards Bay (RCB).
- Flight time from Cape Town to Durban: 2 hours
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Durban: 70 minutes
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Richards Bay: 70 minutes
- Phinda Game Reserve is a 3.5-hour drive from Durban, and 2 hours from Richards Bay.
Child Policy:
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Phinda Homestead welcome of all ages.
- With use of the private vehicle, children of any age may go on game drive, with access to sightings being at the discretion of the guide, based on the behaviour of both child and animals.
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Accommodation for an extra 4 children is available at additional cost, and an additional vehicle rate applies for 12 guests.
Inclusions & Exclusions:
- Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bushwalks, all meals, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages.
- Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.
Rates:
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- Single supplement of 50% applicable.
- Rates displayed are valid until 10 January 2026.
Special Offers:
- 15% off for +6 nights stays
- 20% off for +8 nights stays
- Long stay discount exclude Jun – Aug
- Honeymoon offer includes 50% off one partners accommodation, plus extras.
- Honeymoon offer is valid for travel within 6 months of date of marriage.
Accommodation Options
The Homestead offers 4 en-suite rooms with an additional children’s room available on request hosting a maximum of 8 adults and 4 children in 2 bunk beds. Luxurious air-conditioned units each feature an indoor and outdoor shower, bathtub, ceiling fans, and Wi-Fi. Read more The villa boasts a beautiful rim-flow swimming pool, interactive kitchen, massage sala, gym, timber deck and comes inclusive of your very own chef, butler, ranger, and tracker. Less
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Price R 198,000 per villa, per night
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