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 bushveld.

Phirima Lodge entrance at sunset with warm golden lighting through the 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.

Main chalet bedroom with king bed and bush view
Rest

The Bedrooms

Warm, contemporary interiors with full-height glazing onto the bush. Ensuite bathrooms are quiet and spacious: twin basins, freestanding tub, and walk-in shower.

Exterior of a standalone chalet at sunset with thatched roof and private patio
Your space

The Chalets

Four private chalets set apart from the main lodge - each with its own entrance, covered patio, and uninterrupted views of the bushveld. Thatched roofs and full-height glass fronts blur the line between inside and out.

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.

Guests gathered around the stone boma fire pit at sunset
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.