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 23 000 hectares (57 000 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.

Activities and Facilities

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 award

How to get there

Take the N12 towards Witbank. (The Witbank Highway) take the Ogies turn off and continue along the same road toward Bethal, passing through Bethal, Ermelo, Piet Retief and Pongola , continue along the N2 passing the town of Mkuze, Approximately 40 km past Mkuze, take the "Phinda" off ramp . At the top of the fly off, turn left and come to a T-junction, at the T-junction turn left following the Phinda signboard , continue along the gravel road for approximately 4 km , cross over a railway line and turn right at the fork immediatly thereafter continue for approximately 3.5 km to the Munyawana Game Reserve Gate . There is a sign saying Munyawana Game Reserve at the gate with distances to lodges .