Emdoneni Lodge

Lodge · Phinda Game Reserve, South Africa

Luxury

PlnrScore 61

Best time: May, Jul, Aug
Suggested stay: 1-2 nights
Health: Malaria-free

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Emdoneni Lodge is a hotel near Phinda Game Reserve.

Why stay at Emdoneni Lodge

53 mammal species recorded nearby

Rooms & inclusions

Activities: Game Drive, Cultural Tour, Village Visit, Horse Riding, Fishing, Spa
Amenities: Spa, Wifi, Wi-Fi, Restaurant, Dining, Bar, Lounge, Library

Wildlife near this lodge

Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

2,128

Species

Mammals

311

Birds

Most observed

Nyala305 sightings
Plains Zebra154 sightings
White Rhinoceros153 sightings
Impala143 sightings
Southern Giraffe143 sightings
Common Warthog127 sightings
African Savanna Elephant127 sightings
African Buffalo124 sightings
Common Wildebeest113 sightings

Best time to stay at Emdoneni Lodge

Best months:

May

July

August

Jan

Good26°C107mm

Feb

Good25°C140mm

Mar

Great25°C92mm

Apr

Great22°C85mm

May

Great21°C31mm

Jun

Great18°C41mm

Jul

Excellent18°C8mm

Aug

Excellent19°C13mm

Sep

Great21°C35mm

Oct

Good22°C79mm

Nov

Great24°C60mm

Dec

Good25°C104mm

Great (4-5)

Good (3)

Poor (1-2)

Best month

Map & getting there

Nearest airport

Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL)

6 km from the park

International airport

King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)

171 km from the park

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Contact Emdoneni Lodge

Phone: +27355627000
Email: [email protected]
Website: emdonenilodge.com

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Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo