FOREST LODGE

Phinda Private Game Reserve | South Africa

HIGHLIGHTS

WHAT WE LOVE

Built amid a rare sand forest on a private reserve

Floor-to-ceiling windows for forest views

Boma, interactive kitchen and ceramics gallery

WHEN TO VISIT

Dry Season:  April to October

Green Season:  November to March

CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY

Phinda Community Conservation and Research Skills Development Course
In partnership with Africa Foundation, aspiring conservationists from Mnqobokazi, Kwajobe, Mduku and Kwangwenya are taught everything from land management to field guiding

Rhino conservation
Preserving this endangered species via dehorning or notching

Elephant conservation
Managing the reserve’s elephant population via collaring and contraception

Pangolin conservation
In conjunction with the African Pangolin Working Group, monitoring pangolins that have been reintroduced onto the reserve

 

OVERVIEW

Imagine the pared-down Zen architecture of Japan placed amid a rare coastal sand forest and you begin to have an idea of Forest Lodge. Your suite glows by night as the wrap-around windows give up-close views of the trees – and shy bushbuck that live among them. Inside, pale tones contrast with the deep green vegetation, giving you a ‘treehouse’ at ground level.

The rest of the lodge is as awe-inspiring. Between dramatic safari activities that include helping conservationists with tagging or trips to the Phinda coastline, hang out with the chef in the interactive kitchen or browse the handmade and painted ceramics in the gallery. At night, the boma beckons with golden lanterns and never-ending stars to light your way…

FACILITIES

  • Boma
  • Interactive kitchen
  • Gallery
  • Safari shop
  • Kids’ club
  • Swimming pool
  • Dining room
  • Lounge
  • Bar
  • Deck
  • Laundry service
  • Butler service
  • Wi-Fi
  • Private vehicle
  • Photographic vehicle

SUITE FEATURES

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lounge
  • Deck
  • Indoor bathtub
  • Indoor shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Mini-bar
  • Electrical charging point

ACTIVITIES

  • Game drives
  • Night drives
  • Animal interaction (extra cost)
  • Cultural tours
  • Birding
  • Nature walks

GALLERY

WHY BOOK WITH BIGGESTLEAF TRAVEL

  • We are passionate about what we sell

  • The most competitive and flexible rates

  • We offer personalised and customised experiences

  • Our consultants specialise in different tour-types

  • We have 10 years experience in the travel industry

  • Our quick response and turnaround times