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Phinda's Kwa Zulu Seven Worlds of Wonder |
Located between the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and the lush waterways of the World Heritage Greater Saint Lucia Wetland Park, Phinda's 17 000 hectares span seven unique ecosystems.Game drives are only one aspect of the Phinda experience. There is little that can compete with the "Flight of the Fish Eagle" air safari - soaring over a bay where the diversity of species rivals Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Or floating past pods of hippo in a canoe or river boat. Scuba diving, snorkelling and deep-sea fishing are just a hop away. And in the evenings, immerse yourself in the ancient culture of Southern Africa's warrior tribe, the Zulu.
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| DAY 1- 3: Phinda Resource Reserve |
You will be met at Johannesburg International Airport and transferred to a private lounge to await your charter flight directly to Phinda Game Reservešs airstrip, at approximately 11h00. You will be welcomed to Phinda by your guide who will give you a safety debriefing, narrate the history of this exceptional reserve, and its seven distinct eco-systems, and advise you of the Phinda explorations on offer. Three overnights at the Phinda lodge of your choice on a full board basis, including morning, afternoon & night game-drives, interpretive nature walks accompanied by your experienced ranger, white rhino tracking on foot, canoe trails on the Mzinene River, and a fascinating community visit to a neighbouring Mapuataland village to see community-based conservation in action. Community projects include education, healthcare, water reticulation, skills training, environmental awareness, sports and cultural development, small business development, and community equity in tourism.
Overnights are on a full board basis including activities.
Phinda Adventures at extra cost:
ˇ"Flight of the Fish Eagle "
a thrilling air safari over the St Lucia Wetlands, Lake Sibaya, the forested coastal dunes and the clear blue Indian Ocean.
ˇBeach Adventures
explore the unique beauty, splendid isolation and species diversity of the wild Maputaland beaches, led by a knowledgeable ranger, and enjoy a lavish beach picnic.
ˇScuba Safari
explore an underwater kaleidoscope that rivals the Great Barrier Reef. You may encounter moray eels, leatherback and loggerhead turtles, whale sharks, giant potato bass and a profusion of reef fish, breathtaking in their array of colours.
ˇHorse Riding
Horseback safaris are conducted at False Bay Park, along wide curving paths, pockets of Sand Forest, and on the vast shores of False Bay Lake, where the water laps gently at your horsešs hooves.
ˇTurtle Drives
Search for leatherback and loggerhead turtles, led by your beach guide, and if youšre lucky you might see a mother laboriously digging her nest and laying each egg, one by one, until the last egg has dropped and the nest is safely covered by sand. A truly magical experience. Turtling Season extends from November to mid-January. |
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| DAY 4: End of tour |
| One last Phinda activity and then your ranger will take you to Phindašs bush airstrip for your charter flight back to Johannesburg International Airport. Contact us for rates. |
