&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge - Phinda Game Reserve - KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa

Bordered by lush green valleys and densely wooded hills studded with aloes, &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge sits in the west of Phinda Private Game Reserve. With just four thatched Zululand bush cottages, this intimate lodge is ideal for family gatherings and special occasion safaris and can be booked as an exclusive use lodge or for individual room bookings.

Characterized by hues of blue and stone, with a strong emphasis on shape and texture, Zuka’s overall ambiance is that of cool, coastal bush style embodying the sophistication of simplicity. The charming cottages cluster around a busy waterhole where a diversity of wildlife is regularly seen and birdlife flourished. Each cottage boasts a luxurious en-suite bathroom, complete with a circular bath chamber, double showers and twin hand basins.

Comfortable lounge chairs on private verandas allow for gentle contemplation or even an afternoon siesta. Guest areas include an interactive café-style kitchen, indoor sitting and dining areas, an intimate library with internet access and a swimming pool with an extended wooden deck overlooking the surrounding wilderness.                      

Sabi Sands Reviews

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September 23, 2026 GB Website
Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us


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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  
Annelize Taylor    September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!

Thank you so much for arranging all our travel - Ulusaba, amazing. The pick ups were great - through vumba tours!!
The La Rochelle tours were fantastic too. Drivers were helpful, friendly and professional.

Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!

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September 23, 2026 ZA Website
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  

Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.

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July 26, 2026 CL Website
100% Recommended  

Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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100% Recommended  
Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.

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May 6, 2026 ZA Website
Best in the bushes  

What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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Best in the bushes  
Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.

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August 19, 2026 Cardiff, UK Website
The best safari oasis  

We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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The best safari oasis  
Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience


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Rate Includes

Accommodation; Three meals daily; Two daily game drives & optional daily bush walk; Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers & teas and coffees; Sundowners on game drives; Laundry services & VAT; Emergency medical evacuation insurance Complimentary transfers to and from the lodge airstrip;

2026 Rates

1 July - 31 December
R22,400.00 per person per night 

Rates exclude conservation fees

SPECIAL OFFERS

Anniversary Offer:
20% discount on your accommodation when staying at any of our &Beyond lodges, camps or yachts
Valid for six (6) months before or after your event date

Birthday Offer:
20% discount on your &Beyond lodge accommodation when staying at any one of our lodges, camps, or yachts
Applicable for the following birthdays: 18, 21, 30, 40, 50 years etc
Valid for six (6) months before or after your event date

Fly me to Phida:
Stay for more than 3 nights at any combination of the below Phinda lodges,
and receive credits to the value of ZAR 5,250 per Federal Air flight leg (to or from the Phinda airstrip)
Applicable with a 3-night stay (or more) at &Beyond Phinda Mountain, Forest, Rock, Vlei, or Zuka Lodges
Valid for full-paying adult guests, booked on a 1-5 night rate

Long Stay Deal:
20% discunt when you stay 6 nights or more at &Beyond lodges and camps across the country

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Fly me at a Fixed Price:
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Valid 11 January – 31 January & 15 February – 30 June & 1 October – 15 December

Safari Honeymoon:
Save up to 25%
Valid for travel within 6 months of date of marriage – marriage certificate to be supplied

&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge

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. Phinda Zuka’s overall ambiance is that of cool, coastal bush-style; embodying the sophistication of simplicity. The charming suites cluster around a swampy marsh which turns into a popular waterhole during the rainy season, and a diversity of wildlife is regularly seen and birdlife flourishes. Each suite boasts a luxurious en-suite bathroom, complete with a circular bath chamber, double showers and twin hand basins. Comfortable lounge chairs, on private verandas, allow for gentle contemplation or an afternoon siesta. Guest areas include an interactive café-style kitchen, indoor sitting and dining areas, an intimate library and a swimming pool with an extended wooden deck overlooking the surrounding wilderness.
With just four thatched Zululand bush suites, the intimate &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge is ideal for family gatherings and special occasion safaris and can be booked as a sole-use use villa or for individual room bookings. The four charming suites cluster around a busy waterhole where a diversity of wildlife is regularly seen and birdlife flourished. Each suite boasts a luxurious en-suite bathroom, complete with a circular bath chamber, double showers (indoor and outdoor) and twin hand basins. Comfortable lounge chairs on private decked verandas allow for gentle contemplation or even an afternoon siesta.
Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives that continue after nightfall. andBeyond’s professionally trained guides will ask you about your favourite wildlife and will do their best to ensure that your preferences are met, whether it is tracking a particular species or spending more time enjoying each sighting and getting to know the habits of the animals. They will also tell you about the vegetation of the region and will explain the behaviour of the animals that you come across. In some cases, the guides will be able to identify individual animals and let you know about their history and habits. andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is renowned for its exceptional sightings of the elusive cheetah and the rare black rhino, as well as the Big Five. There is also a number of resident lion prides and rangers will do their best to provide you with an exceptional sighting of all of these animals. Accompanied by your ranger, enjoy an interpretive nature walk, around the lodge, where you learn more about the intricacies of the African bush, from discovering fascinating flora and reading animal tracks with your guide to meeting smaller wildlife up-close.
Children of all ages are welcome. Should children be below the minimum age requirement to go on game drives, the lodge provides qualified caretakers to look after your children until you return. Caretakers are not included in the quoted rate so their services come at an additional cost.
FROM JOHANNESBURG TO PHINDA ZUKA LODGE - Take the N2 highway northbound towards Stanger/KwaDakuza; please note you will pass through a total of three toll gates enroute from Durban to Phinda: Tongaat Toll Plaza, Mvoti Toll Plaza and Mtunzini Toll Plaza. The toll gate will accept cash or credit card payments. - Pass the towns of Ballito, Tinley Manor, Stanger/ KwaSakuza, Mtunzini, Empangeni, Richard’s Bay, Kwambonambi and Mtubatuba. - Remain on the N2, passing the town of Hluhluwe. - 10km beyond Hluhluwe, take the sign-posted “Phinda” off-ramp. - At the top of the fly-off, turn right onto the bridge and you will reach a T-junction. - At the T-junction, turn left onto a gravel road. - Follow the gravel road for approximately 4km until you reach a railway line. - Cross over the railway line and turn immediately right. - Ahead of you is the entrance gate to the Munyawana Private Game Reserve. - At the gate, a security guard will welcome you and assist with directions to the various lodges.

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