SAFARI
ACTIVITIES AT PHINDA MOUNTAIN LODGE SOUTH AFRICA
Twice-daily game-drives
Enjoy exceptional Big Five game viewing in open 4x4 safari
vehicles with experienced rangers and Zulu trackers.
Interpretive Bush Walks
Learn more about the traditional uses and the legends surrounding
indigenous trees and shrubs, as well as how to identify
tracks and see rare birds on walks led by armed rangers
and trackers.
Mzinene River Canoeing
Catch sight of some of Phinda's incredible birdlife while
paddling along the river - flanked by lush riverine forest
with huge fever and sycamore fig trees in a sturdy canoe.
Mzinene Riverboat Cruise
Watch a magnificent sunrise or sunset while enjoying a
leisurely cruise along the Mzinene River in Phinda's riverboat.
See some of the 200 or more water birds, as well as crocodiles
and hippos lazing about.
White Rhino Tracking
Set off with your professional armed ranger and tracker
in a 4x4 safari vehicle, searching for fresh signs of white
rhino activity. When tracks are found, experience the quiet
thrill of tracking white rhino on foot.
Flight of the Fish Eagle
Experience a breathtaking 60-minute flight over the diverse
Maputoland wilderness of scenic pans, coastal lakes, bushveld,
densely vegetated dunes and wildlife.
Scuba Safaris
A 15-minute flight and short drive takes you to one of
the top 10 dive sites in the world. Diving the reefs of
Sodwana Bay allows you to experience a portrait of marine
diversity, with approximately 1200 species of fish and spectacular
coral formations. (Can be combined with Maputoland Beach
Adventures)
Deep-sea Fishing
Fly to Sodwana Bay "a fisherman's paradise" where
a short drive takes you to your 25-foot sport fishing boat
rigged for bill (marlin and sailfish), game ( barracuda,
yellowfin tuna and kingfish ) and shark fishing.
Phinda supports "tag and release" procedures for
deep-sea fishing.
Maputoland Beach Adventures
A 15-minute flight and a short drive in a specially designed
4x4 beach vehicle takes you to the beautiful beaches of
Sodwana Bay . Depending on the tides, you will be driven
to a secluded spot where you can enjoy snorkeling, swimming,
or simply sunning on the endless beach, as well as a delicious
picnic.
Beach Horse Riding
A 45-minute drive from Phinda takes you to the beach for
an exhilarating one-hour ride followed by a scrumptious
picnic snack. (Can be combined with Maputoland Beach Adventures)
False Bay Horse Riding
Enjoy the unmatched delight of riding well-schooled horses
through False Bay Nature Reserve. A 1.5 hour ride takes
you through the rare Dry Sand Forest habitat and along the
picturesque False Bay lakeside. After the ride, relax and
enjoy a delightful picnic snack while the horses rest at
the water's edge.
Night Turtle Drives
A 45-minute drive from Phinda takes you to meet your beach
ranger who will show you the wonders of the beach at night.
In season, loggerhead turtles and gigantic leatherback turtles
make the strenuous trail up the beach to lay their eggs
- a humbling experience. Enjoy a delicious surfside supper.
Isikolethu ("Our Culture")
Community Experience
Experience the wonders and diversity of the Zulu culture
while exploring the Mduku, Mnqobokazi and Nibela rural communities
surrounding the Reserve. Guests will depart after breakfast
at 10h00, enjoying visits to Macebo crèche, the Sangoma
(witch doctor), Ngubane Homestead and Mdluli Ancestral Home
to name a few. After an action-packed morning, guests will
return to Phinda in time for a late lunch and their afternoon
game-drive.
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