Phinda Rock Lodge

Safari Lodge | Phinda Private Game Reserve | South Africa Rock Lodge is situated against a cliff in the Phinda Game Reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal. It is one of only two private game reserves in this part of South Africa that is home to the Big Five.

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Overview

Phinda Reserve offers a unique luxury South African safari experience in seven ecosystems. The lodge's unique location has required amazing architectural innovation and detail, which adds to its charm and character.

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Highlights & What to Expect

  • Rock Lodge offers two daily game drives, interpretive bush walks with an experienced ranger, riverboat cruises, and canoeing.
  • Other activities include horseback riding on the beach, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, or taking a night turtle drive when the loggerhead and the leatherback turtles come to the beach to lay their eggs in season.
  • For added adventure, fly in a light aircraft over the breathtaking mountains and coastline of the diverse Maputaland wilderness.
  • Participate in conservation projects like Rhino notching and pangolin tagging.

Location & Setting

The lodge is set on a cliff face and has sweeping views across a Zululand Valley in Phinda Private Game Reserve. This dramatic setting is the base from which you will enjoy safaris in one of only two private reserves in this part of South Africa that are home to the Big Five. The lodge is reached via daily scheduled Airlink flights from Johannesburg.

Rooms

The suites are perched on the edge of a cliff. All offer sweeping views of Leopard Rock from their verandas and private plunge pools. The suites at Phinda Rock Lodge are spacious beyond measure. They are decorated with stunning artwork from Mexico and Spain. The natural colors are warm and welcoming. All the amenities you would expect at a top-end lodge make it the ideal base to enjoy a luxury safari in South Africa.

Facilities

Rock Lodge's central facilities are intimate, with grand views and a sense of privacy and seclusion in the African wilderness. The elevated lounge, dining, and bar areas are the perfect vantage point for viewing animals in the valley below. A rooftop terrace provides a romantic dining location under the star-studded southern skies.

Amenities

Rooms

6

Bar

Spa

Restaurant

Swimming Pool

Gym

Library

Private Pool

Wifi

Activities

Game Drives

Bush Dining

Bird Watching

Bush Walks

Water Safari

Stargazing

Night Drives

Culture Tours