Speak With The Lodge
Phirima Lodge is reserved directly through its own hosting team - no call centres, no third-party platforms. Reach us by email, phone or WhatsApp, or use the enquiry form to send your dates.
A Direct Line to the Team
For availability, tailored quotes, private chef arrangements and special occasions, you speak directly with the people who will host you on the ground.
Ledig, North West Province
South Africa
Driving Directions
From Johannesburg or Sandton, take the R512 past the Hartbeespoort Dam until it connects with the N4. From the N4, turn off onto the R556 toward Sun City. Continue past Sun City and take the R565 (Derdepoort road), following it for approximately 28 - 30 kilometres to the entrance of the Black Rhino Game Reserve, on the right-hand side. The road is tarred the entire way. Check in at the main gate, where reserve staff will arrange your transfer in to Phirima Lodge.
- From Johannesburg≈ 2 hours' drive
- From Sun City≈ 28 - 30 km
- RoadsTarred throughout
Phirima Lodge from Above
Flying In
The nearest regional airport is Pilanesberg International Airport (FAPN / NTY), a short drive from the reserve - ideal for guests preferring to avoid the full road transfer from Johannesburg. Current scheduled flights and shuttle arrangements can be confirmed with the reservations team.
Pilanesberg International Airport
- ARP Coordinates
- 25°20′07.74″S 027°10′17.88″E
- Elevation
- 3,412 ft / 1,040 m AMSL
- Magnetic Variation
- 17° W (2003)
- Runway
- 05 / 23
- Dimensions
- 2,750 m × 30 m
- Surface
- Asphalt
- PAPI
- 3° both ends
- Circuit
- Left-hand
- Tower
- 118.4 MHz
- Operations
- Daylight; night IFR only
- Distance to Lodge
- ≈ 40 km / 30 min by road
Reference only - always consult the current South African AIP and NOTAMs before flight. Contact the lodge in advance to arrange ground transfer from the apron.
In the Area
Sun City, with its casino, the Valley of Waves water park, and the Gary Player Golf Course, lies approximately 20 minutes from the reserve gate - a convenient stop for guests wanting to extend their trip beyond the bush.
Security & Access
The Black Rhino Game Reserve is enclosed by 24-hour electrified perimeter fencing, with a manned entrance gate controlling all access and guest registration. Phirima Lodge itself sits within its own additionally fenced, private hectare inside the reserve - a secure compound for your party alone, separate from the surrounding Big Five wilderness.