KwaZulu Natal

KwaZulu Natal

Phinda Private Game Reserve encompasses an impressive 22 000 hectares of prime wilderness land, and offers an abundance of natural riches to guests on an African safari. Showcasing one of the continent’s finest game viewing experiences featuring Africa’s Big Five, Phinda is described as “Seven Worlds of Wonder”, with its seven distinct habitats. A magnificent tapestry of woodland, grassland, wetland and forest, interspersed with mountain ranges, river courses, marshes and pans, Phinda has a diversity of ecosystems and wildlife to rival any in Africa.

Home to 1 000 hectares of Africa’s remaining rare dry sand forest, the Reserve sits in close proximity to the unspoiled beaches and spectacular reefs of the Indian Ocean, offering a unique combination of bush and beach adventure. Situated in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Phinda borders conservation areas such as the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site. This is a national treasure, sheltering perfectly preserved ancient ammonites (giant molluscs of the dinosaur era), and a plethora of animals, birds, reptiles, insects and butterflies in the seven diverse habitats. Guests at Phinda experience unforgettable interpretive game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, led by experienced rangers and Zulu trackers, as well as exciting optional adventures on the water, in the air and on the beach.

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KwaZulu Natal

Famous for its battlefield tours to Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift; Fugitives Drift Lodge has created an opportunity for visitors to experience the extraordinary saga of the Anglo Zulu War. Set in the 2000ha Fugitives’ Drift Game Reserve, it overlooks the famous battlefield of Isandlwana is next door to Rorke’s Drift and is also home to giraffe, zebra and numerous species of antelope and birds.

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