Phinda Private Game Reserve Big Five Safari

DESCRIPTION

Phinda Private Game Reserve is often referred to as the ‘Seven Worlds of Wonder’ due to its green environment that contains seven distinct ecosystems. The reserve is home to an abundance of wildlife, including Africa’s Big 5, and is best known for its large population of cheetah and black rhino. Your stay at Phinda Mountain Lodge is made all the better with each room offering an elegant ensuite bathroom, private seating area, spacious verandah, outdoor shower, and private plunge pool overlooking the reserve. Al fresco dinners are enjoyed in the traditional stone and reed boma, with a large sparkling rim flow pool, state-of-the-art gym, and massage sala for those relaxing days in the bush. Two game drives depart daily, early morning and afternoon, as this is the optimal time to see animals in action.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

• Check in to Phinda Mountain Lodge between 12h00-14h00pm

• After settling in enjoy high tea followed by an exciting evening game drive with sundowner’s served enroute

• Return to the lodge for dinner in the boma

• Overnight: Phinda Mountain Lodge Full Board

DAY 2

• With the reputation of being one of the best places to view and photograph cheetahs in their natural environment we depart for an early morning game drive to track these elusive creatures, along with the other predators such as lion and leopard

• Afternoon at leisure to enjoy spa treatments or lounge by the pool

• With sunrise and sunset being the best times to look for Game we head into the bush in open vehicles for another exhilarating safari

• Dinner

• Overnight: Phinda Private Game Reserve Luxury Accommodation Full Board

DAY 3

• We depart for our final early morning game drive to seek those animals we may not have yet seen

• Return to the lodge for a buffet breakfast

• Check out 11h00am – please settle any extra expenses you may have incurred during your stay

INCLUDED IN TOUR

• 2 nights Phinda Mountain Lodge Full Board

• All meals

• Soft drinks, house wines,      local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and refreshments on game drives

• Laundry

• 4 safari game drives

• One hour nature walk accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability)

• Emergency medical evacuation insurance

• Complimentary Swarovski Optic binoculars per room during your stay

EXCLUDED FROM TOUR

• Transfers to Phinda Mountain Lodge

• Conservation levies

• Telephone calls

• Champagne, cognacs, fine wines, premium brand spirits and cigars

• Any purchase of a personal nature

• Any additional activity not on the itinerary

• Gratuities

• Private travel and medical insurance

WHAT TO BRING

• Swimming costume

• Sunscreen & sun hat

• Camera

• Comfortable walking shoes

Please note:

• Transfers to Phinda Private Game Reserve can be arranged at R3000 each way from Durban & Surrounds

• WILDchild Programmes available for children between 3-12 years

• Child minding services available at an extra cost

• 0-5 years not permitted on game drive unless in a private vehicle, which can be arranged at an extra cost and only at the guides discretion

• 6-11 years permitted on game drives only at lodge managers discretion/ not permitted on walking safaris

• 12-16 years permitted on game drives and nature walks/ not permitted on walking safaris

• The lodge is not fenced off so adults must accompany children at all times