Lodge:
Situated in the west of the Reserve on 3 500 hectares, Phinda Getty House is a gracious sole-use safari villa on Phinda Private Game Reserve. The exclusive, cutting-edge private residence overlooks an extinct volcano now covered in lush green vegetation and ringed by gently rolling hills.
The House:
Four spacious and luxurious suites feature unique sliding panel windows with sweeping views of the surrounding African bushveld. A beautiful combination of yellow sandstone with timber, thatch and screeded cement, airy free flowing spaces and hues of grey, slate and celadon are breathtakingly stylish and sophisticated, yet refreshingly simple. Natural fibres and textures Characterised the elegant interiors.
Facilities:
Complete with private ranger/host, tracker, butler and chef, as well as exclusive use of an open 4x4 safari vehicle, Getty House is ideal for family celebrations and special occasion safaris. An interactive kitchen allows for intimate, informal dining and a rim-flow eternity pool provides for respite from the heat of the day.
Fauna and Flora
Phinda Private Game Reserve is home to an incredible diversity of mammals. Predators like cheetah, leopard and lion are tracked on a daily basis and visitors stand extremely good chances of seeing them. The territorial white rhino favour waterhole's and wallows. Herds of elephant and buffalo move throughout the reserve and are easily spotted
An impressive 378 species are recorded. Rudd’s apalis, Neergaard’s sunbird and pink-throated twinspot are endemic to the Maputaland region. Lemon-breasted canary, southern banded snake-eagle and grey waxbill are characteristic of the coastal plain. Among resident birds in the Sand Forest are Narina trogon, African broadbill and square-tailed drongo.
Activities:
Phinda Getty House offers a variety of activities in the Phinda Private Game Reserve. Activities include game activities and activities in the Indian Ocean as follows:
- Twice-daily game-drives
- Interpretive Bush Walks
- Canoe trips along the Mzinene River
- White Rhino Tracking
- Riverboat cruises
- Scuba diving
- Deep-sea fishing
- Air safaris
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