&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge, South Africa
4* lodge
Just four quaint suites make up the picturesque &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge. It is located in the Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal region. There are many amazing wildlife spotting opportunities for guests staying here as the lodge is set within 28,555 hectares of protected land. Guests staying at the Phinda Zuka Lodge (if they are lucky and depending on the time of year) can see the Big Five, pangolins, turtles and giraffes as well as many bird species.
There is a high concentration of wildlife within the reserve including; white rhinos, cheetahs, lions and zebras, the game is plentiful throughout the reserve. The lodge, as mentioned previously, is made up of four Zululand luxury suites and provides an intimate and personal safari experience. This is an amazing option for couples, families and also groups looking for an exclusive safari space.
The &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge has a private ranger, tracker, butler, chef and safari host to cater for guests every need during their stay. Guests staying here can expect a highly personal and tailored holiday perfectly matched to their preferences. As well as the beautiful suites there is a communal living area decorated in traditional luxurious safari style with inviting sofas, a library and a sociable dining space. Whilst staying at the &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge guests enjoy three meals a day as well as complimentary local drinks, refreshments whilst on game drives and twice daily game drives.
The outdoor deck with sun beds and a swimming pool is perfect for relaxing or a refreshing afternoon dip and cooling off. Two of the suites and the lodge overlook a watering hole and across the plains so there is plenty of wildlife to be seen from the comfort of the lodge as well as when taking part in the game drives and bush walks.
Property Details
- Zululand luxury suites: double or twin beds, en-suite bath and shower, seating area, furnished verandah and watering hole view
- Swimming pool
- Dining room
- Outdoor dining
- Lounge
- Interactive kitchen
- Deck
- Watering hole
- Library
- WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Transfers to and from &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
- WILDChild programme
- Private childcare on request
- Zulu village tours
- Maputaland beach adventures
- Night turtle drives (seasonal)
- Scuba safaris
- Ocean safaris
- Black rhino tracking on foot
- Specialist safaris
- Sleep-out under the stars
- Night Eye drive
- Rhino notching
- Pangolin tagging
Please note some extras are at an additional charge, please speak to a specialist as some may be included in your stay
- The best time to go: April to September
- International travel: London to Johannesburg direct; flight time approximately 11 hours and 15 minutes
- Internal flight: Johannesburg to Durban Airport; flight time approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Transfer time: 3 hour and 30 minute drive from Durban
- Currency: South African Rand
- Languages: English, Afrikaans also widely spoken
- Child policy: all children welcome
Photo credit: andBeyond
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Our Thoughts
“Sensational wildlife spotting is one of the big selling points of the &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge. However the intimacy of just four suites, the personal service and the luxurious surroundings make it a really fantastic choice.”