&Beyond
Phinda Zuka Lodge
Private, sole-use lodge tucked into the emerald slopes of the Zuka Hills
REOPENING 18 DECEMBER 2025
A safari that feels like home.
Where aloes cling to red earth and nyala graze near water’s edge, Phinda Zuka Lodge offers a sanctuary of quiet luxury and intimate connection.
Ideal for families or small groups, Phinda Zuka invites you to slow down, settle in and feel completely at ease. With just four thatched Suites, the lodge can be booked as a private sole-use escape or as individual suites – always flexible, always personal. Spaces are soulful and grounding, shaped by natural textures, earthy tones, and a relaxed elegance that mirrors the surrounding bush. Each Suite includes a private sala: an open-air retreat for slow mornings, in-room dining, or stillness between adventures. From your shaded perch, you might glimpse kingfishers flashing through the trees or hear the gentle rustle of passing wildlife. For those travelling with children, the Family Suite offers two interleading rooms – one for adults and one for children, made for play, rest, and shared stories under one roof.
The swimming pool remains a guest favourite – a serene constant, perfect for long pauses and horizon gazing. At the lodge’s heart, the firepit and boma create a natural gathering place, thoughtfully crafted and positioned to overlook a waterhole that draws both wildlife and wonder. Evenings unfold here around the flames, rich with conversation, connection and the rhythm of the wild.
Familiar soul.
The relaxed safari spirit of Phinda Zuka flows through textural interiors, private salas, and design that honours place.
A gathering place.
The boma and firepit invite connection, overlooking a waterhole where wildlife and stories quietly converge.
Iconic wildlife.
Spot cheetah, black rhino and rare antelope on safaris that feel more like whispered secrets than bucket-list sightings.
A land of contrasts.
Traverse seven ecosystems in a single game drive. From rare sand forest to open plains, no two journeys are the same.
No two travellers are alike.
Whether you stay still or go far, let our expert Travel Specialists tailor every moment. Crafted entirely around you.
Stay with us.
Just four individual thatched Zululand bush Suites, make up this intimate lodge that can be reserved on a sole-use basis for private gatherings, or on an individual room booking.
For moments worth lingering.
From longer stays to limited-time savings, our offers are designed for travellers who want more than just time away. They want time that stays with them.
Go deeper into Phinda.
From twice-daily game drives to sleepouts under the stars, wellness treatments to sundowners, each moment is yours to shape and savour.
Latest sightings at Phinda.
Journeys made just for you.
Your time at Phinda Zuka is only the beginning. From here, our Travel Specialists help shape an adventure that’s entirely yours.
Recognised for what matters.
Every accolade speaks to something deeper: connection, care, and the kind of impact that lingers long after the journey ends.
FAQ: what to know about &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
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.
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