&Beyond Phinda Homestead
Safari home in the heart of the rare sand forest
A family retreat shaped by the wild
Where every detail is personal, and every day is yours to define.
Cradled on the edge of a rare sand forest in the north of &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, &Beyond Phinda Homestead is a sole-use villa designed for complete ease and quiet confidence. Here, your dedicated team—ranger, tracker, chef, butler and host—shapes every moment around your pace and preferences.
Spacious interiors blend contemporary elegance with the warmth of a family home. An interactive kitchen invites shared stories over every meal. Between game drives, the private gym, spa and pool offer space to unwind, while four ensuite bedrooms open to views worth waking early for. Encircled by 29,866 hectares (73,800 acres) of protected wilderness, rich in cheetah, black rhino and Big Five encounters, this is where the rare roam and the well-travelled rest.
Wildlife at its most intimate
Private traversing across seven unique habitats allows rare access to Africa’s Big Five and other elusive species in seclusion.
Cheetah and black rhino territory
Phinda’s conservation focus makes it one of the best places in Africa to encounter both cheetah and endangered black rhino.
Every detail, just for you
With a full team at your side and no shared spaces, everything from mealtimes to game drives is entirely up to you. This is your home, after all.
More than the Big Five
Track wildlife on foot, join conservation efforts, connect with local communities, or swap the bush for the sea. Travel well. Leave better.
Tailormake your stay
Talk to one of our travel specialists to tailormake your stay to any of our destinations
When will you arrive?
View lodge rates, explore seasonal savings, and let your private Phinda escape take shape.
Phinda, your way
Stay at Phinda Homestead and unlock a personalised blend of included experiences and curated add-ons.
Explore Phinda sightings
Our guides and guests' best safari moments
LEAVING OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE
It was at Phinda that &Beyond’s Care of the Land, Wildlife and People impact vision
was tested and shaped. Here, 29 866 ha (73 800 acres) of farming land was reclaimed for wildlife, including
790 hectares of critically endangered ancient sand forest. Cheetah, rhino and pangolin are actively
protected, with more than 30 years of pioneering wildlife victories behind us.
Along with Wild Impact, the reserve works closely with neighbouring communities,
employing locally and investing in community education and welfare.
Sustainability practices are a daily priority and include the elimination of plastic bottles
and a focus on energy-saving initiatives.
Beyond the villa
Let Phinda Homestead lead into a wider journey crafted around what matters most to you.
Purpose in every stay
Explore how Phinda protects rare species and supports surrounding communities with every guest journey.
Frequently asked questions
Awards and acknowledgements
Stories from the wild
Read behind-the-scenes insights and reflections from Phinda and beyond, as featured in Bateleur Magazine.
Travel, reimagined
Get inspired by our latest stories, experiences, and ideas from across the &Beyond world.
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