Phinda Vlei Lodge

Set on the edge of the forest and overlooking an open meadow (or vlei), complete with watering hole, this wildlife playground brings your game encounters up close and personal. Each morning and early evening the animals appear, dotting the sweeping vlei in a never-ending wildlife parade.

Whether from the intimate guest areas or the seclusion of your own suite, watch the daily details of the bush come to life, from the antics of the monkeys and the prolific bird life to the herds of zebra or families of warthog ambling along the open vlei.

• Day and night game drives, walking safari and river cruises
• Secluded and romantic; light Asian inspired structures with warm African interiors
• Phinda Adventures – Zulu village tours, Maputaland beach adventures, night turtle drives, scuba safaris, black rhino tracking on foot, visits to endangered wild cats project, swimming with whale sharks
• Specialist Safaris – birding, photographic, rhino capture and research, tracking, walking, family and private safaris
• Perfect for Couples, wildlife enthusiasts, keen birders
• Situated between two habitats, the forest and the grasslands

• Summer (October-April)
  Daytime temperatures above 35˚C / 95˚F
• Winter (May-September)
  Night-time temperature rarely drops below 10˚C / 50˚F
• Lush and hot in summer, with many young animals. Winter thins out the vegetation and cools things down for the best game viewing.

• Best time to travel – All year round; best game viewing from March to end of September.
• Recommended for Children – Children are welcome.
• Guest Safety – The lodge is not fenced off and they request guests be extremely vigilant at all times.
• Lodge Amenities – Private lap pools, butler service, variety of intimate dining settings
• Languages – Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, and Sepedi.
• Wildlife – Cheetah, White & Black Rhino, Nyala Antelope, and more.
• Currency – South Afrian Rand (ZAR)
• Capacity – 6 Rooms, 12 guests maximum