Phinda Forest Lodge

Overview

Set in rare and beautiful sand forest, the glass walls of  Phinda Forest Lodge offer a sweeping view of one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet. Phinda Forest Lodge is one of the world’s first eco-designed luxury lodges. Floor to ceiling windows invite the forest in but the dense canopy provides privacy.The dainty forms of dwarf forest antelope dart among and below the suites, raised on stilts to float between the sandy forest floor and the leafy canopy above. Waking up to rustling forest sounds and bird song, surrounded by delicate leaf-filtered light, a pervading sense of peace and calm will set the tone for your entire day.

Accommodation

Phinda Forest lodge is set in a calming atmosphere of Zulu Zen. And there’s no need to worry about the privacy of your retreat – in spite of the floor to ceiling glass walls, the towering torchwood trees and fertile forest floor that surround your suite ensure a sense of seclusion.

Set in rare and beautiful sand forest, the glass walls of andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge offer a sweeping view of one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet.

Wildlife

Phinda Private Game Reserve’s unique meeting of riverine and rare sand forest habitats is home to a huge selection of wildlife, including lion, giraffe, white and black rhino, antelope, elephants, leopard,buffalo, cheetah, and wildebeest, as well as 415 bird species.

More Info

Children:
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 0-2 years of age, sharing with 1 or 2 adults stay free of charge.
Children 3-5 years of age, sharing with 1 or 2 adults  stay free of charge.
Children 6-16 years of age, sharing with 1 or 2 adults pay 50% of the full adult rate.
Children  0-5 years of age are not permitted on game drives or nature walks.
Children 6-16 years of age are permitted on game drives at Lodge Manager’s discretion
Childminders are available but must be booked on the day of arrival

Directions

Self-dive instructions:
Johannesburg
Depart Johannesburg on the R24 highway to Johannesburg merging onto the N12/N3,Keep left to continue on N3, follow signs for Heidelberg/Durban/N17/Springs.
Take exit 103 for N17 East to Springs ,Merge onto N17; continue on the road for 196kms towards Ermelo.
In Ermelo turn left onto Voortrekker Street / N2,proceed on the N2 towards Piet Retief.
From Piet Retief continue on the N2 through Pongola onto Mkuze, 40 km beyond Mkuze, you will see a “Phinda” sign-posted fly-off Do not take this fly-off as it leads to Mountain Lodge and Rock Lodge.
Instead remain on the N2 for an additional 10 km until you reach the Hluhluwe fly-off,take the Hluhluwe fly-off and follow the signs into the town of Hluhluwe (4 km).
Entering Hluhluwe, you will cross 3 consecutive traffic circles.The 1st circle is located just before you enter the town,the 2nd circle is located just after the Engen fuel garage.The 3 rd circle is located just before the Total fuel garage.

Continue to the 4th circle which is opposite the AWF Outdoor Shop.
At the 4th circle, turn left following the False Bay / Sodwana Bay signage,as you pass the “Build-It Hardware Store” you will leave the outskirts of town, and prepare to take a right turn, crossing over the railway line,signage should indicate Sodwana Bay / False Bay.
Continue along this tar road for approximately 28 km (do not take any turns leading to False Bay)
When you reach the Mduku Crossing (indicated clearly by numerous consecutive speed bumps), take the “Phinda” sign-posted D675 turning to your left.
Continue along this road, which soon turns from a tarred surface into gravel, for approximately 2.6 km before you reach a T-junction, at the T-junction, take a right turn onto the D448 and travel for 3.6 km until you reach the entrance gate to the Munyawana Private Game Reserve.
At the gate, a security guard will welcome you and assist with directions to the various lodges.
Please note:
That all our lodges are sign-posted within the Reserve.