Enjoy this engaging Southern Africa Safari experience with iconic wildlife sightings while they take care of your every need at Phinda Game Reserve.
On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, proceed to the Arrivals Hall where you are met by our representative who will assist you on a short walk to your overnight hotel.
Providing convenience, style and all the upscale facilities you'd expect from an award-winning hotel, the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel offers travellers a truly memorable stay. Enjoy a host of services and facilities here, such as conferencing, spa and the Quills restaurant. Explore Gauteng’s City of Gold, Johannesburg, with art galleries, museums and shops nearby.
Spend the remainder of the afternoon and dinner at leisure.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and embarking on a short, escorted walk to the airport for your flight to Durban.
On arrival in Durban (King Shaka International Airport) you will be met by a local representative who will escort you to Phinda Game Reserve located in lush Zululand region of northern Kwazulu Natal.
Your drive to Phinda Game Reserve will be approximately 4.5 hours with a comfort stop along the way.
Upon arrival at Phinda Game Reserve either staying at Forest or Mountain Lodge you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink followed by check in. After enjoying some afternoon tea you will be shown to your rooms. Once you have settled in you will meet for your late afternoon game drive with snacks in the bush.
Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site – Phinda comprises 17 500 hectares (43 240 acres) of prime conservation land. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Phinda Mountain Lodge has 25 spectacular suites, each with their own veranda, are positioned to ensure complete privacy. Each suite has an outdoor shower and plunge pool, allowing you to savour the outdoors and the fresh mountain air. Phinda Forest Lodge with a recent refurb has 16 suites, which are all built on stilts and appear to float between the forest floor and the towering tourchwood trees. Each suite features an ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bath, an indoor shower and double vanity. A refurbished deck will lead you out into the natural forest surroundings.
After you return from your game drive there is time to freshen up before enjoying a dinner at the lodge.
Depart from the lodge on an early morning game-drive in open 4x4 vehicles, accompanied by your rangers & trackers.
Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast and the rest of the day at leisure.
Enjoy high tea at the lodge.
Depart on an afternoon game drive. These are conducted in 4-wheel drive open vehicles, allowing for total freedom of movement and the ability to leave the road and track down Africa's Big Five - Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo.
Return to the lodge for dinner.
After a delicious breakfast & check-out formalities from the lodge transfer to Durban Airport for your direct flight to Cape Town via Charter plane.
On arrival in Cape Town, a local representative will meet and transfer you to Cape Town Harbour where you will meet your ship for cruise check-in.
Begin your unrivaled experience with pricing tailored to your ideal vacation by one of our Personal Consultants or your Travel Advisor, who will contact you about your voyage to Africa & Arabia aboard The World's Most Luxurious Fleet™.
