&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is more than a Big Five safari. It is a conservation success story decades in the making. Once fragmented farmland, this land was carefully restored into 29 866 hectares (73 800 acres) of thriving wilderness. Today, cheetahs sprint across open grasslands. Elephants move through ancient sand forest. There is a quiet power in seeing a place return to its former glory.
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Perched high on a hilltop, Phinda Mountain Lodge offers panoramic views and deep solace in the heart of the wild. Thoughtfully designed for connection, it is where intuitive service and spacious family-friendly design make everyone feel at home.
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From private plunge pools to interleading family cottages, every room is designed with comfort and togetherness in mind. Whether travelling with young explorers or a multi-generational family, our hilltop sanctuary makes it easy to feel at home in the wild.
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Game drives where the Big Five meet wide eyes. Baking with chefs for little adventurers. Moments of silence under stars. At Phinda Mountain Lodge, each day is crafted for discovery. Whether it’s a child’s first or a parent’s rare exhale, the memories made here last a lifetime.
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Your time at Phinda Private Game Reserve is only the beginning. Let our Travel Specialists craft a journey that’s entirely yours.
Beyond awards and acclaim lies something more personal. At Phinda Mountain Lodge, care feels instinctive, service feels effortless, and every stay feels like coming home to the wild.