We are heading to Phinda Forest in September. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding a specific ranger or a room that we should request?

thanks
Lynne

We liked our room but I'm not sure it is better than others--no. 17 and it was the furthest from the main lodge so we had no one on the other side. We did have a longer walk than many.

All the rooms are beautiful and, I think, the same. And they are not too close to each other--a necessity with the glass houses (there are shades!).

Our guide was Thulani and I can highly recommend him (this was three years ago). He has high marks from other Fodorites as well. We loved Phinda.

When in Sept will you be there? We will be there for 4nts in mid Sept.

We're there from the 12th, then on to Sabi Sands.

We're there from the 13th so we should meet!

Thulani for a ranger. But I've read about other recommendations. Cottage--not the one closest to the dining area.

Condsider doing a rhino tracking one morning.

Lucky you Lynneb and Moremiles!

Definitely want to do some rhino tracking! Lynn, I am going to send your report of it to my friend to see if she is interested also.

Ask for Walter at Forrest Lodge. In 6 trips to Africa, he rates in the top 3 rangers I have had. I would go to Phinda just to have him again. As for rooms, the hike can be hefty from rooms 10 and past. Unless you want a lot of privacy, I would ask for a closer room.

Mike

Thanks everyone.

Moremiles - look forward to meeting you!

You too Lynne-I am Jackie by the way and my friend is Kako.