IN PICTURES: 10 reasons to visit Phinda Private Game Reserve

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Home to Africa’s Big Five and an abundance of other flora and fauna, the Phinda Private Game Reserve situated in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province is the ideal destination for travellers looking to experience an authentic African safari. The Phinda Private Game Reserve offers a safe haven for threatened wildlife, such as cheetah and black rhino. It's also an excellent bird watching location, as it's home to approximately 415 bird species. If you're planning a South African safari, here are 10 reasons why you need to visit the Phinda Private Game Reserve.

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Photo by @steviemannphotography /Native to South Africa, the Zulu tribe has many rituals that have been passed from generation to generation over time. Zulu dances are signs of happiness and they occur when any significant event takes place. #zulu #southafrica #southafrican #dancing #heritage #africa #african #phindagamereserve #south_best #sunset

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"I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of and army of sheep led by a lion." - Alexander the Great ---------- #quote #lion #lioness #bigfive #wildlife #bushlife #photography #wildlifephotography #animals #nature #canon #mammals #natgeo #africa #wildeyesa #blackandwhite #lionessarising ---------- @andbeyondsafari @andbeyondrangers #phindagamereserve #forestlodge #andbeyond #careofthewildlife ��

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Cheeta #phindagamereserve #southafrica ��

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One more Big Five ✔️ it was tricky to find a herd you could get close to. #buffalo #buffalocub #wild #wildlifephotography #wildlife #cubs #nofilter #nikon_photography_ #nikon #instadaily #tousjoursenvoyage #africa #southafrica #phindagamereserve

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It was tricky getting too close of these guys and a proper shot of their face. #rhynos #whiterhyno #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africa #southafrica #tousjoursenvoyage #phindagamereserve #andbeyond #instadaily #rinocerontes #nikon #nikon_photography_ #nofilter

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