Come face-to-face with lions and rhino before breakfast, swim with dolphins after lunch and catch a marlin before dinner - that's the Phinda experience, one of the most exciting safari destinations in Africa.
Located between the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and the lush waterways of the World Heritage Greater Saint Lucia Wetland Park, Phinda's 17 000 hectares span seven unique ecosystems.
Nestled below the Lebombo Mountains of Northern KwaZulu-Natal, Phinda is a Zulu word meaning "the return". In one of the biggest reintroductions of game in Africa, Phinda was restocked with lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant, leopard, giraffe and other big game in an operation dubbed "phinda izilwane", return of the wild animals.
Accommodation at Phinda is unique. We offer four diverse lodges within one reserve. Forest, Vlei, Rock and Mountain Lodge each capture the magical flair of CC Africa. Phinda is not only a luxury destination, it is also a dynamic working model in wise land management and creative wildlife conservation.

PHINDA'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND AWARDS

Chosen as Best Hotel for Wildlife Enthusiasts by Town & Country, January 2001
Listed among the 101 best hotels in the world in UK Tatler's Travel Guide 2001
Voted by Association of Southern African Travel Agents (Asata) as "Best Game Lodge in Southern Africa" (1998)
Winner of British Airways' "Tourism for Tomorrow" Award (S.Hemisphere) (1998)

SAFARI LODGES AT PHINDA, SOUTH AFRICA
CC Africa's 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 18 500 hectares (45 711 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.

Unique safari accommodation:
• Phinda Forest Lodge - spacious, hand-built glass-encased suites on stilts...
• Phinda Mountain Lodge - spectacular wrap-around views from wooden decks..
• Phinda Vlei Lodge - private decks with plunge pools and outdoor shower...
• Phinda Rock Lodge - sumptuous suites among the treetops...
• Phinda Zuka Lodge - an exclusive lodge perfect for families and social gatherings...
• Phinda Getty Lodge - intimate family lodge overlooking an extinct volcano...

WHY CHOOSE PHINDA FOR YOUR SAFARI?
• Seven diverse habitats
• Seven intimate safari lodges
• Exhilarating Walking Safaris
• Exceptional African Big Five game viewing
• Game-drives in open 4x4 vehicles
• Excellent Birdwatching and Leopard Research Safaris
• Thrilling beach and bush adventures
• Winner of prestigious ecotourism awards

SAFARI ATTRACTIONS AT PHINDA, SOUTH AFRICA
Phinda is located in Maputaland, with easy access to many of the diverse and fascinating attractions in the region.
• Maputaland - the sparsely populated, wild and unspoilt region in which Phinda is situated
• St Lucia Wetland Park- the largest estuarine system in Africa
• Sodwana Bay - a scuba diver's and nature lover's delight
• Hluhluwe-Umfolozi - the game park famous for bringing the White Rhino back from extinction
• Zululand - the culturally rich region home to the Zulu Nation and the heartbeat of Africa

SAFARI ADVENTURES AT PHINDA GAME RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA
Safari activities at Phinda are plentiful. Enjoy game-drives, interpretive bush walks, canoeing on the Mzinene River, White Rhino tracking, or watch the sunrise or sunset whilst enjoying a Mzinene Riverboat Cruise - all at no extra cost.
Scuba diving or game fishing in Sodwana Bay, horse riding along the beach or through False Bay Nature Reserve, a breathtaking flight over Maputaland are all safari activities that can be arranged at Phinda at an additional charge.