Perfect. That about sums up everything at this elegant game reserve. They have really nailed hospitality. It’s the best. Many people haven’t heard about Phinda; most go to Kruger. Why not go with the best? Go to Phinda. Basics: prices are inclusive – room, food, game rides, house brand liquor, beverages, laundry. The biggest decision you make here is what... More

We spent 2 nights at Forest lodge with friends of ours last week.. This is our 7th trip to Phinda and our 3rd visit to Forest Lodge..What can I say? As always, the level of hospitality is top-notch, the staff treat you like family, the rooms and cuisine are superb.. I am sure that previous reviewers gave more details about... More

This is by far the best Game Reserve experience I have ever had. From the minute we arrived until we were waved off, everything was taken care of. We saw all of the game we wanted to see except elephant. The rooms are immaculate, and very private (you are escorted at night as there are no fences), the food is... More

I've just conducted a team building with photography session including a two nights stay of the team at Phinda Forest Lodge. The experience was amazing and only possible through the excellent support of the lodge staff, the magical Sand Forest, the beautiful rooms, the delicious food and the stunning sightings. The Sand Forest is a magical place with trees about... More

We stretched our holiday budget to spend one night at Phinda. The accommodation and game drives were all amazing and the food was good but set against other options in the area we didn't feel it was value for money. If money is no option, perhaps choose Phinda, but we actually saw as much game doing a self-drive, staying in... More

It is a rare thing that each person you encounter should seek to offer their best attention and effort- game rangers, guides, room staff, dining staff. Superb accommodation, wonderful food, fantastic pool. And then the bush- some of the best birding in South Africa (the best?), knowledgeable attentive rangers, great sightings. Sometimes rangers need a bit of steering away from... More

The 2 of us stayed here with our friend in January. Amazingly there was no supplement for our friend who had a forest bungalow to herself. The accomodation comprised a spacious bathroom with lots of goodies and bedroom and sitting area with bose ipod connection and views from ceiling to floor all round plus an outside balcony with seating. The... More

We spent our honeymoon in South Africa, including four nights at Phinda Forest Lodge. Phinda was definitely the highlight of a spectacular trip. Beyond the wonderful experiences viewing all the animals we could hope to see, amazing landscapes to drive through, a stunning suite to stay in, and great food, the staff at Phinda went above and beyond to make... More

We have been visiting the &Beyond (formely CCAfrica) lodges for years now and decided to get married at the Phinda Forest Lodge, which was the first one we ever went to. Every method of transport to get to the lodge was used by the guests (16 guests), i.e. flying in, driving from Durban and driving from Jhb and the only... More