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Phinda Vlei Lodge

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Children of all ages welcome

Phinda Vlei LodgeCottages crafted from local materials of thatch, teak and glass, overlook the grassy vlei (wetland), where you’re likely to see a variety of wildlife including herds of zebra and grazing antelope.
  • Game drives
  • Bush walks
  • Night drives
  • River cruise
  • Canoeing

The Phinda Resource Reserve stands at a junction where tropical species reach the limit of their migrations south and where others end their journey north. The result is an unmatched diversity of fauna and flora within the seven distinctly different ecosystems of the Phinda Resource Reserve. In the north are the spectacular, unique Sand Forests; in the west the skyline is dominated by the rocky Ubombo mountains. Huge Sycamore Fig and Fever trees line the banks of the Mzinene river flowing through the reserve. Elsewhere, bushveld gives way to open savannah, acacia scrub, ilala palm veld and wetland systems teeming with bird life.

The open grasslands abound with wildebeest, giraffe and zebra, rhino and elephant. Here you will find lion and fleet-footed cheetah with their cubs. In the forest leopard will hunt for shy Nyala and many rare species as well as a multitude of fascinating reptiles, insects and butterflies, abound.

From the Phinda Resource Reserve you can explore the waterways of Maputaland, the vast Lake St Lucia, the Mkuzi swamps, Lake Sibaya and the chain of Kosi lakes which are all prime bird watching areas. Visit the Maputaland coast - the breeding grounds of the giant leatherback turtles or snorkel or scuba dive off the pristine beaches.

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Facilities
Inviting and stylishly designed sitting and dining areas with fireplaces and expansive viewing decks. Guests are welcome to visit the African crafts shop at Forest Lodge.

Conference facilities are available for up to 72 delegates.
Accommodation
6 stilted glass and thatch suites

Each suite features an en suite bathroom with twin hand basins, bath, separate shower and separate w.c. All suites have a personal bar on the deck and private plunge pools.
Family
Children are welcome but triple suites are not possible. Regretfully children 5 years and younger cannot participate in the regular game drives. Child minders can be booked at an additional cost. Children aged 6 to 11 years are accommodated on game-drives at the Lodge Manager's discretion.
Rate includes
. Accommodation
. Three meals daily
. Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers
. Teas and coffees
. Scheduled safari activities
. Refreshments on game drives
. Nature walks (1 hour) accompanied by experienced armed trackers, subject to availability (N/A at Madikwe)
. Emergency medical evacuation insurance
. Laundry
. VAT
Rate excludes
. Telephone calls
. Safari Shop purchases
. Champagne, cognacs, fine wines, premium brand spirits, and cigars
. Transfers to and from the lodge
. Gratuities
. Adventures at Phinda Private Game Reserve
. Government levy/bed levy
. Conservancy or Park Entrance Fees (where applicable)
. Landing Fees (where applicable)
Access
Scheduled flights:
- Johannesburg International Airport
- SA Express: Johannesburg International Airport to Richards Bay Airport

Charter flights:
- Federal Air: daily flight from Johannesburg International Airport to Phinda airstrip
- ±30 minute flight by light aircraft from Richards Bay Airport to Phinda
- ±1 hour flight from Durban to Phinda

Road transfers:
- ±2 hours drive from Richards Bay Airport to Phinda
- ±3 hours drive from Durban International Airport to Phinda

Self-drive:
- ±6 hours drive from Johannesburg to Phinda
- ±3 hours drive from Durban to Phinda
Note
4 day walking safari & specialist birding safari available upon request & subject to availability.

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