Millions of years ago, waves would have lapped at a shore nearby. But with the sea long since retreated, the unique forest ecosystem which has formed here is distinctly different from normal forests.
You won't see the moisture-loving ferns you would normally see in a forest and the termites ensure the leaf litter here disappears quickly. Phinda is a private game reserve located about 350km/220 mi north of Durban. The drive from Durban to Phinda takes about 3 hours.