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      andBeyond Phinda Homestead

      Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

      andBeyond Phinda Homestead

      Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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      Overview

      Tucked into the edge of a dappled forest in the northern section of Phinda Private Game Reserve, andBeyond Phinda Homestead is a Private Safari Villa designed for privacy, comfort, and immersive wilderness living.

      This contemporary bush farmhouse blends effortlessly into its natural surroundings, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. Open-plan spaces, shaded flat-roofed walkways, sun-drenched decks, and a sparkling swimming pool create a relaxed flow between the home and the surrounding bush.

      Phinda Homestead offers four private bedrooms with spacious en-suite bathrooms, seamlessly connected to expansive communal living areas. At the heart of the villa, an interactive kitchen brings the private chef into the guest experience, creating a warm, social atmosphere centred around shared meals and connection.

      Fully staffed with a dedicated ranger, tracker, and private safari vehicle, every stay is entirely personalised. Game drive times, dining, and daily activities are tailored to each guest, ensuring a completely flexible and bespoke safari experience.

      Within the 28,555-hectare Phinda wilderness, guests enjoy exceptional Big Five game viewing alongside more than 436 bird species, making it one of South Africa’s most diverse wildlife destinations. The reserve offers extraordinary safari variety, from classic game drives to specialist walking and tracking safaris, sleepouts under the stars, and immersive conservation experiences such as rhino notching and pangolin tagging.

      Reserve
      • Name
        Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
      • Size
        28,555 hectares
      Children

      All ages welcome

      Fast Facts
      • Air Conditioner
      • Camp Unfenced
      • Cellphone Signal
      • Child Friendly
      • Childminders
      • Fans
      • Gym
      • Kiddies Activities
      • Main Area Fireplace
      • Malaria area
      • Off Road
      • Outside Shower
      • Pool
      • Spa Treatments
      • Tracker
      • Wheelchair Friendly
      • Wi-Fi
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      Why We Love It
      • Part of the andBeyond Collection of the Lodges
      • Exclusive-use safari villa in the heart of Phinda Private Game Reserve, offering complete privacy and a fully tailored safari experience.
      • Dedicated private team including ranger, tracker, chef, and staff, ensuring highly personalised service and flexible daily itineraries.
      • Spacious four-bedroom layout ideal for families or small groups, with en-suite bathrooms and relaxed, homely luxury throughout.
      • Wide range of curated experiences from cultural Zulu village visits to coastal adventures, marine safaris, and seasonal turtle drives nearby.
      Details
      • Maximum Number of Guests: 8
      • Beds: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      Activities
      • Game drives
      • Walking safaris
      • Cultural experiences
      • Conservation experiences
      • Ocean adventures

      *Some activities may be at an additional cost

      Children

      All ages welcome

      Guests per Safari Vehicle

      8 Guests

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      Rates Include
      • Accommodation for 8 guests
      • Private Vehicle included for 8 guests
      • Three meals daily
      • Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, plus tea and coffee and refreshments on game drives
      • Laundry service
      • Safari activities (twice-daily game drives)
      • Local community visit
      • One-hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability)
      • Emergency medical evacuation cover
      • VAT
      • Transfers to-and-from the lodge airstrip
      • The exclusive use of one pair of SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars per room to share, for the duration of your stay
      • Guides' Journal with regional information and wildlife illustrations
      • Area map with Star Birds checklist
      • WILDchild programme
      Closest Airport

      Richards Bay Airport

      Drive Time

      3.5 hours’ drive from Durban

      7 hours from Johannesburg

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      Reserve
      • Name
        Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
      • Size
        28,555 hectares
      Location
      • andBeyond Phinda Homestead, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

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      • All rates quoted are per night for the Lodge, unless otherwise stated
      • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
      • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
      • All accommodation will be subject to availability
      • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
      • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
      • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
      • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
      • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
      • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
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