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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
Little can compare to Phinda’s exciting
range of safari activities. Apart from the twice-daily game-drives, nature
walks, riverboat cruises and canoe trips along the Mzinene River (available
at no additional cost), Phinda not only offers thrilling Indian Ocean
adventures from scuba diving and deep-sea fishing to spectacular air
safaris, but also many bush activities.
Twice-daily game-drives
Enjoy exceptional Big Five game viewing in open 4x4 safari vehicles with
experienced rangers and Zulu trackers.
Interpretive Bush Walks
Learn more about the traditional uses and the legends surrounding indigenous
trees and shrubs, as well as how to identify tracks and see rare birds
on walks led by armed rangers and trackers.
Mzinene River Canoeing (weather permitting,
and depending on water levels)
Catch sight of some of Phinda’s incredible bird life while paddling
along the river - flanked by lush riverine forest with huge fever and
sycamore fig trees – in a sturdy canoe.
Mzinene Riverboat Cruise (weather
permitting, and depending on water levels)
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, searching for fresh signs of white rhino activity. When tracks
are found, experience the quiet thrill of tracking white rhino on foot. |
