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1 ZULU VILLAGE TOUR Be invited into an aut
ZULU VILLAGE TOUR Be invited into an authentic Zulu homestead, visit the training school of a local sangoma, or traditional healer, and shop for exquisite handicrafts in the community surrounding &Beyond Phinda. Get a glimpse into the rituals of daily life and see how tribal culture and tradition aect rural Zulu villagers in the modern world, while helping them to gain an income.   AFRICA FOUNDATION COMMUNITY VISIT Embark on an insightful tour with Africa Foundation and gain rst-hand knowledge of the their various projects, aimed at improving education, healthcare and access to water, as well as the development of local businesses in the area. You will have the opportunity to visit projects in the Mduku and Mnqobokazi communities, including the Khulani Special School, the Mduku Clinic, and the Mbhedula Craft Market. ELEPHANT CONSERVATION Have the opportunity to witness either an elephant collaring, where guests change of the sleeping pachyderm’s radio collar, or to witness an elephant contraception, where Phinda’s conservationists actively manage their burgeoning elephant population.  Cultural EXPERIENCES Conservation &BEYOND SOUTH AFRICA DISCOVER &BEYOND PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Adventures of a lifetime EXPERIENCES  RHINO CONSERVATION This adventure allows guests to participate in either the capture and darting of a black or a white rhino while the veterinary team notches the sleeping animal’s ear for research and security monitoring; or to assist with the painless removal of both rhino horns in order to ensure their survival and protection against poachers.  PANGOLIN CONSERVATION Participate in a privately guided pangolin research and monitoring experience, and you’ll be supporting the conservation of the world’s most tracked mammal. In this interpretive and exclusive activity, guests will join a researcher as he locates one of the pangolins, does a general health check, and downloads critical research data from the UHF tag attached to each pangolin. &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve oers a range of fascinating and entertaining activities for children aged 3–12 years, bringing alive the magic of Africa. Whilst on a family safari, you can rest assured that your children will always be safe and well cared for (both on and o game drives). Every minute is supe

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rvised by our guides and lodge sta, who provide hours of amusement and invaluable information to the children in their care. WHY WE LOVE &BEYOND’S FAMILY SAFARIS: • Special WILDchild programme for children aged 3–12 years • Each WILDchild receives a backpack lled with age-appropriate goodies • Activities are seasonal and include bark rubbing, bug collecting, frog safaris, ‘poo walks’, baking with the chef and more • Special children’s menus available • Child-minding services available at additional cost CHILD POLICY * 0-2 years Permitted on game drives at ranger’s discretion. Not permitted on walks outside of the lodge. 3-11 years Permitted on game drives. Not permitted on walks outside of the lodge. 12-16 years Not permitted on walks outside of the lodge 16 years and above Permitted on game drives and nature walks. Not permitted on Specialist Walking Safaris. *The child policy applies to children participating on game drives when staying in a Family Suite or Family Cottage only, as private vehicles are included. Children that share a vehicle with other guests not in their party, may be subject to activities at the lodge manager’s discretion. WILDchild &BEYOND SOUTH AFRICA DISCOVER &BEYOND PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Adventures of a lifetime &BEYOND PHINDA MOUNTAIN LODGE Poised majestically on a mountain crest, Mountain Lodge oers exceptional views over the entire reserve, as well as a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. Glamorous guest areas oer a dramatic vantage point over the Lebombo Mountains, while the spacious suites feature private verandas and private plunge pools. A warm and friendly welcome awaits families with children, with a family suite and three family cottages available. &BEYOND PHINDA ROCK LODGE Suspended over the valley below, this cli-top pueblo is an intimate and romantic refuge. Eagle’s eye views and a feeling of utter seclusion combine with roughly hewn walls and chunky textures. Private plunge pools balance on the edge of a breath-taking precipice, while al fresco showers in the leafy growth give the illusion of bathing in your own waterfall. A roaring re in the guest areas provides a gathering point for a maximum of just twelve guests. &BEYOND PHINDA VLEI LODGE Overlooking an open marsh with its own watering hole, the small and intimate Vlei Lodge

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is a wildlife playground where the animal encounters are up close and personal. Elegant and serene, the gracious spaces of the lodge are romantic and totally private. Guests can watch the bush come to life from the seclusion of their suite or take a dip in their private lap pool. DINING ROOM AT VLEI LODGE Our lodges on Phinda ROOFTOP SUNDOWNERS AT ROCK LODGE &BEYOND SOUTH AFRICA DISCOVER &BEYOND PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Accommodation Overview FAST FACTS Mountain Lodge • 16 suites, 3 family cottages and a family suite • Family friendly, WILDchild • Fully quipped gym, massage sala and safari shop • Lodge pool and private plunge pools (except family suite) • Outdoor showers Rock Lodge • 6 suites • Private plunge pools and outdoor showers Romantic rooftop dining • Not suitable for children due to cliside location Vlei Lodge • 6 suites • Private plunge pools and outdoor showers Intimate lodge with magnicent views Large spacious suites BATHROOM AT MOUNTAIN LODGE   \r\f \n\t\b \n\t\b  
 \b &BEYOND SOUTH AFRICA DISCOVER &BEYOND PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Phinda Zuka Lodge INDIAN OCEAN False Bay ParkMKHUZE GAME RESERVESOWANA BYNTIONAL ARKST UCIA MARINE SANCTAYISIMANGALISO WORLD HERIAGE SITEBird IslandLae t LuciaHluhluweMkuzeR22 LOWER MKHUZE GATEMHLOSINGA GATEBAYALA GATEFOREST LODGE GATE Phinda Zuka Zuka suites &BEYOND PHINDA ZUKA LODGE &BEYOND SOUTH AFRICA DISCOVER &BEYOND PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Phinda Zuka Lodge accommodation Sophisticated Just four individual thatched Zululand bush suites, make up this intimate lodge that can be reserved as a sole-use villa for private gatherings, or on an individual room booking. AN OPENAIR LOUNGE YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME BEDROOM AFTERNOON TEA OVERLOOKING THE WATERHOLE COSY BUSH LIVING The four charming suites cluster around a busy waterhole where a diversity of wildlife is regularly seen and birdlife ourished. Each suite boasts a luxurious ensuite bathroom, complete with a circular bath chamber, d

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ouble showers (indoor and outdoor) and twin hand basins. Comfortable lounge chairs on private decked verandas allow for gentle contemplation or even an afternoon siesta. 4 suites / Max 2 guests per suite SUITES ROOM FACILITIES Suite size (square meters) 80 Private verandah Yes Private plunge pool No Personal bar No Personal coee station No Air conditioning / heating Yes Overhead fans Yes Mosquito nets No (sealed room) Bath Yes Shower Yes Seperate W.C Yes Telephone Yes Hairdryer Yes Internet access Yes In-room safe Yes Plug type 220V AC Plug Type C, D, M, N Adapters available Triple bed option One (only for children 16 years or younger and only when lodge is booked for sole use) Twin bed option Yes Double bed option Yes Accessibility Yes, with assistance Closet ToiletBEDROOMBATHROOMDeckShower Typical suite layout &BEYOND SOUTH AFRICA DISCOVER &BEYOND PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Phinda Zuka Lodge Accommodation comparison PHINDA MOUNTAIN PHINDA ROCK PHINDA FOREST PHINDA VLEI Room size (square meters) 65 - 250 72 65 85 Room conguration 16 suites (max 2-3 people) 6 cottages (max 2-3 people) 3 family cottages (max 4 people) 1 family suite (max 8 people) 6 cottages (max 2 people) 16 suites (max 2 people) 6 suites (max 2 people) Private verandah Yes Yes Yes Yes Private plunge pool Yes Yes No Yes Personal bar Yes Yes No Yes Personal coee station Yes Yes Glass suites Suites Air conditioning / heating Yes Yes Yes Yes Overhead fans Yes Yes Yes Yes Mosquito nets No No No No Bath Yes Yes Yes Yes Shower Indoor and outdoor shower Indoor and outdoor shower Indoor and outdoor shower Indoor and outdoor shower Seperate W.C Yes Yes Yes Yes Telephone Yes Yes Yes Yes Hairdryer Yes Yes Yes Yes Internet access Yes Yes Yes Yes In-room safe Yes Yes Yes Yes Plug type 220V AC Plug Type C, D, M, N Adapters available 220V AC Plug Type C, D, M, N Adapters available 220V AC Plug Type C, D, M, N Adapters available 220V AC Plug Type C, D, M, N Adapters available Triple bed option Yes No No No Twin bed option Yes Yes Yes Yes Double bed option Yes Yes Yes Yes Interleading door In family cottages and family suite No No No Accessibility Wheelchair friendly with assistance Not suitable for those with mobility issues Not suitable for those with mobility issues Not suitable for those with mobility issues &BEYOND SOUTH AFRICA DISCOVER &BEYOND PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Lodge overvie