What to do in Phinda

Choose from a range of exciting Phinda Adventures such as a specialist walking and tracking safaris, a sleep-out under the stars, an infrared Night Eye drive, and other participative conservation experiences such rhino notching or pangolin tagging. Also within easy access of the reserve are Zulu village tours, Africa Foundation community visits, a Maputaland exploration or beach trip, night turtle drives (seasonal), scuba safaris, or an incredible ocean safari that offers you a host of marine life sightings. Specialist safaris can be arranged in advance and focus on special interests such as birding, photographic, family and private safaris. Some of these activities are already included as part of your stay and others are at a surcharge. Please don't hesitate to ask about any of these special activities and their associated costs.

Track rhino on a walking safari in Phinda

Phinda offers the rare opportunity to see both black and white rhino in the wild. Experienced guides take you out into the bush on foot, where they interpret the tracks and signs in the attempt to locate one of these majestic creatures—one of Africa's biggest and most endangered animals.

Track Phinda's wildlife on a game drive

Bumble through this beautiful nature reserve in an open top Land Rover, as experienced guides track down cheetah, lion and rare black rhino. Game drives in Phinda are always remarkable, whether you are out on the open plains or under the cover of the magical sand forest.