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Getting to Phinda Private Game Reserve

GETTING TO PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is located in northern KwaZulu-Natal. You can travel to &Beyond Phinda by road or air.

FLIGHTS

The quickest and easiest way to get to Phinda is by air. You can fly to Richard's Bay from either Johannesburg or Durban, followed by a short flight or road transfer to the lodge. A light aircraft shuttle service operates between Richard's Bay and Phinda. Should you choose to travel to Phinda from Richard's Bay by road, a comfortable drive of approximately two hours will get you there.  

Road

Should you choose to travel by road, the distance from Johannesburg to Phinda is approximately 600 km (370 miles) and takes about seven hours to cover on tarred roads. The drive from Durban to Phinda is roughly 350 km (220 miles) and takes three to three and a half hours.  

Travel times

TRAVEL TIMES

TRAVEL TIMES

Route Approximate Time Distance GPS co-ordinates
Road - Johannesburg to Phinda 6 hours 600 km S 27°46.657' E 032°20.942'
Flight - Richards Bay to Phinda 30 min 150 km S 27°46.657' E 032°20.942'
Road - Richards Bay to Phinda 1h 45 min 150 km S 27°46.657' E 032°20.942'
Flight - Durban to Phinda 1 hour 300 km S 27°46.657' E 032°20.942'
Road - Durban to Phinda 3 hours 300 km S 27°46.657' E 032°20.942'
Flight - Cape Town to Durban 2 hours 1,280 km S 27°46.657' E 032°20.942'