Experience a breathtaking 60-minute flight over the diverse Maputaland wilderness of scenic pans, coastal lakes, bushveld, densely vegetated dunes and wildlife, and spot whales, whalesharks, dolphins and turtles
in the magnificent Indian Ocean.

Cost is per person.
Duration : 1 hour flight

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 Ancestoral Home. After an action-packed morning, guests will return to Phinda in time for a late lunch and their afternoon game-drive.
Cost is R 580 per person

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 (end November to mid January), loggerhead turtles and gigantic leatherback turtles make the strenuous trail up the beach to lay their eggs - a humbling experience. Depending on the tides, you will either enjoy snacks, drinks and hot toddies on the beach or a delicious surfside supper.

Cost is R 685 per person.
Duration : 2 hours
Please note there are NO Beach Adventures on 1 & 2 January, over
the Easter Weekend, and on 25 & 26 December.

Beach 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 Maputaland Beach Adventures) Riding at False Bay: Enjoy the unmatched delight of riding wellschooled 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.

Cost is R 480 per person.
Degree of exertion : Moderate
Please note there are NO Beach Adventures on 1 & 2 January, over the Easter Weekend, and on 25 & 26 December.

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 Maputaland Beach Adventures)

Cost is R 1 600 per person.
Duration : 3 – 4 hours
Degree of exertion : Strenuous
Please note there are NO Beach Adventures on 1 & 2 January, over the Easter Weekend, and on 25 & 26 December.

ADDITIONAL DIVES R 370 Cost is per person, per dive.
SCUBA REFRESHER R 235 Cost is per person.

Fly to Sodwana Bay – a fisherman’s paradise inside a Marine Reserve – 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 ‘catch-and-release’ procedures for deep-sea fishing.

Cost is per boat, maximum 4 guests.
Duration : Half to full day
Degree of exertion : Moderate to strenuous

NOTES:
1. All rates are quoted in South Africa Rands, per person, unless otherwise specified.
2. Where passenger numbers exceed aircraft capacity, flights may be shuttled. A private charter may also be arranged – quotes on request.
3. These activities should be requested in advance to facilitate availability. However, we can only confirm the activities once guests are inhouse - as all adventures are weather and/or tide dependent, they can only be booked on arrival at the Reserve.
4. No reimbursements will be made for missed Game Drives during activities.
5. Cancellation fees may be applicable should reservations not be cancelled timeously.
6. All rates are subject to change without prior notice.