Phirima Lodge entrance at golden hour with thatched roof and dramatic sunset sky
The Lodge

A private safari escape, exclusively yours.

Phirima Lodge is booked exclusively - the entire property, reserved for one party at a time. Four standalone ensuite chalets, a private pool, a boma, and a waterhole deck - all within your own hectare of the Pilanesberg National Park bushveld.

Malaria Free Area
Phirima Lodge entrance at sunset with thatched roof and modern archway
Arrive

The Entrance

Step through the entrance arch into your own private hectare of the African bush. The thatched lodge, warmly lit at dusk, welcomes you to an exclusive escape - quiet, personal, and entirely yours.

Open-plan living room with leather sofas and thatched ceiling overlooking the bush
Gather

The Living Area

An open lounge under high thatch with comfortable seating and panoramic bush views - the heart of the lodge where the day unfolds, from morning coffee to evening stories.

Bar area with backlit shelving and warm lighting alongside the lounge
Sundowners

The Bar

An intimate bar tucked alongside the open lounge - the natural gathering point after a game drive, where sunset drinks roll easily into long evenings under the thatch.

Open-plan kitchen and lounge under thatched A-frame ceiling at dusk
Feast

The Kitchen

Fully equipped and open-plan under thatch - gas hob, double oven, coffee machine, wine fridge and a long island that runs straight into the lounge. Cook your own, or bring in our private chef.

YOUR SPACE

The Chalets

Each private chalet offers a secluded retreat, set apart from the main lodge with its own entrance, patio, and uninterrupted bushveld views. Designed to immerse you in the surrounding wilderness, expansive floor-to-ceiling glass invites nature inside, while warm contemporary interiors create an atmosphere of understated luxury.

Authentic thatched architecture complements a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom, complete with twin vanities, a freestanding bath, and a generous walk-in shower - crafted for comfort, privacy, and relaxation.

Exterior of a standalone chalet at sunset with thatched roof and private patio
Main chalet bedroom with king bed and bush view
Ensuite bathroom with freestanding tub and walk-in shower
Covered patio lounge at sunset with bushveld views
Dine

The Patio

The lodge opens onto a beautifully composed outdoor living area - a covered patio lounge and alfresco dining space framed by the bushveld just beyond.

Private swimming pool with deck overlooking the bushveld
Refresh

The Pool

A private swimming pool set against the African bush - cool off between game drives or relax on the deck as wildlife passes by in the distance.

Boma with fire pit and guests gathering under the stars
Evenings

The Boma

A traditional open-air boma with a stone fire pit and built-in braai - the perfect close to a day in the bush. Gather under the stars for stories, flame-grilled dinners, and the sounds of the reserve at night.

Ready to stay?

Plan your exclusive safari escape.

Phirima Lodge is reserved for one party at a time. Choose your preferred dates and let the hosting team tailor the stay around you.