Game drives are conducted twice a day in open 4x4 game viewing vehicles on a South Africa safari at Phinda. Nature walks and birding on Phinda Private Game Reserve is a very educational activity.

Riverboat cruises and canoeing along the Mzinene River is a must for a South Africa safari. Optional Adventures are available on this South Africa safari, at extra cost: including coastal flights, beach excursions, snorkelling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, Turtle viewing (season November/December/January), Horse riding and cultural visits.

Safaris in Phinda Private Game Reserve

Enjoy exceptional Big Five game viewing in open 4x4 safari vehicles with experienced rangers and Zulu trackers on your South Africa safari.

Walking Safaris

Explore the African bush with a tailor made guided walking safari. Your experienced guide is on hand to point out some of the smaller wonders of the African bush. Alternatively, spend the night under the African sky. Dinner is served al fresco by candle light. Please note that the walking safaris are not available to children under the age of 16 years.

Mzinene River Canoeing

Catch sight of some of Phinda’s incredible birdlife while paddling along the river, flanked by lush riverine forest with huge Fever and Sycamore Fig Trees, in a canoe.

Mzinene Riverboat Cruise

During your South Africa safari you can watch a magnificent sunrise or sunset while enjoying a leisurely cruise along the Mzinene River in Phinda’s riverboat. See some of the 200 or more waterbirds, as well as Crocodiles and Hippos lazing about.

White Rhino Tracking

Set off with your professional armed ranger and tracker in a 4x4 safari vehicle during your South Africa safari, in search of fresh signs of White Rhino activity. When tracks are found, you will experience the thrill of tracking White Rhino on foot.