&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge

Zuka Lodge, a Zulu tribute

Phinda Private Game Reserve has already won numerous eco-tourism awards. It is an exciting reserve because it is home to 7 different natural habitats and therefore a rich animal and bird life, including the famous Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) and over 380 bird species. Phinda features 6 intimate lodges (Zuka Lodge, Rock Lodge, Forest Lodge, Vlei Lodge, Mountain Lodge and the private homestead, The Homestead) which share a unique property of nearly 30,000 hectares. &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge offers just 4 thatched cottages opening onto a watering hole that attracts game throughout the day. It is a lodge with stunning charm offering rooms with a streamlined aesthetic and a very graphic design approach, alongside a main lodge designed in a more traditional safari style that encourages the sharing of experiences around the campfire. Zuka also features a pleasant swimming pool, a reading area, a lounge, a dining room and a kitchen that encourages guests to take part in preparing recipes.

STYLE

The suites have been designed to reflect the atmospheres of the bush and the ocean

SITUATION

In the heart of Zulu country, a 3.5-hour drive from Durban

CAPACITY

4 thatched Bush Suites

HIGHLIGHTS

A splendid reserve to discover with the option of privatising the lodge with a real swimming pool to cool off in

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Day and night 4x4 safari
  • Guided walking safari
  • Swimming pool, gym "in a bag"
  • Optional depending on the season: massage, participation in conservation activities (pangolin, elephant or rhinoceros), whale or turtle watching, snorkeling or scuba diving, night under the stars, visit to a Zulu village, bird watching...

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Phinda is a reserve with sublime landscapes which is one of the only ones able to offer a face-to-face with one of the Big Five at breakfast, a swim with dolphins at lunch, and marlin fishing before dinner, not to mention the UNESCO World Heritage site of St Lucia and all the magic of Zulu culture.

ETHICS

Phinda is an &Beyond property whose three principles are care of the land, wildlife and people. &Beyond undertook the establishment of the rehabilitation programme for 29,866 hectares formerly degraded by farming into a thriving private game reserve proud of its biodiversity and balance.