Phinda Mountain Lodge was created to bring you closer. To the landscape, to each other, and to something quietly extraordinary. Perched on a hilltop in the south of &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, it offers sweeping views over the bushveld and beyond. But the most lasting impressions are not what you see. They are what you feel.
Spacious interiors open onto wide verandas. Private plunge pools and floor-to-ceiling glass invite the wild in without letting go of calm. Inside, it is all soft textures and thoughtful touches. Outside, nature takes centre stage. Every detail is made for ease, for joy, and for quietly unforgettable moments together.
Phinda Mountain Lodge is &Beyond’s most family-focused lodge on the reserve. With three interleading Family Cottages, a generous Family Suite and private family safari guides, every detail is tailored for togetherness. The WILDchild programme offers supervised, nature-based adventures for little ones. From bug collecting to baking, each day brings something new to discover while parents relish the stillness, knowing every need is anticipated.
Each Suite and Cottage, excluding the Family Suite, features a private plunge pool with views over the bush. The main lodge also offers a rim-flow swimming pool, perfect for unwinding after a morning in the wild.
While little adventurers are cared for with intention, take the time to care for yourself. Relax into a Healing Earth massage in the open-air massage sala or re-energise in the well-equipped gym, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the reserve. This is wellness with soul.
Evenings at Phinda Mountain Lodge end around a blazing fire, either on the lodge deck or in the traditional boma. With starlit skies overhead and pan-African flavours on your plate, every dinner is a gathering of tastes, tales and togetherness.
For those combining business with bush, the Wi-Fi-equipped meeting room comfortably seats up to 12 guests. Larger setups can be arranged in the dining area for exclusive-use bookings.
Phinda is a gateway to ocean safaris, turtle nesting excursions, Zulu cultural visits, and hands-on conservation experiences such as rhino notching and black rhino tracking. Every adventure here goes beyond the expected.
Phinda is not just a reserve. It is one of Africa’s great rewilding success stories. Once farmland, it has been restored over decades into a thriving 29 866-hectare (73 800-acre) sanctuary. Discover how impact shapes every stay.
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