&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge

Phinda Mountain Lodge is a great safari destination on the private Phinda Game Reserve. The lodge offers 25 suites in individual rondavels, scatted along the mountainside, with the focus on authentic African architecture and ethnic design.

Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Phinda Mountain Lodge
  • Enjoy the most spectacular views over Phinda reserve from &Beyond’s unique mountain top position.

  • Having recently been completely refurbished, the lodges boast enormous living space and private outdoor plunge pools which are perfect for relaxing after an exciting morning game drive.

  • Pairs perfectly with &Beyond’s Phinda Forest Lodge for a unique experience of the varying landscapes found in Phinda Reserve.

  • Perfect for adventurous families with family suites and cottages.


Phinda Game Reserve is cradled in the arms of the Ubombo Mountains and flanked to the east by golden beaches and the Indian Ocean, in KwaZulu-Natal. This is one of Africa’s most diverse wilderness areas, boasting seven ecozystems and an extraordinary range of wildlife.

Phinda Mountain Lodge is set apart from the other lodges on Phinda due to its panoramic views and dramatic location. The 25 suites are split on two levels between the sleeping and sitting area; each suite has a large wooden deck that offers views of the Ubombo mountains and coastal plains. They also offer outdoor showers and private plunge pools. There are family cottages which comprise of two interconnecting rooms, accommodating two adults and up to three children. The rooms here are smaller and there are no views, but they are still a great option for families wanting to experience all Phinda has to offer.

Delicious pan-African meals can be enjoyed in the remarkable stone and reed boma, romantically illuminated by dozens of candles and lanterns, or savored in a spectacular clearing in the bush under an umbrella of twinkling stars. Phinda is renowned for its bush banquets in unique, unexpected settings.

The Phinda Game Reserve offers excellent big five game viewing, with spectacular sightings of the elusive cheetah and the rare black rhino. You can enjoy day and night game drives and walking safaris.

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Location

Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Phinda Mountain Lodge is located in the Maputaland region of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It neighbors the Isimangaliso Wetland Park, (a World Heritage Site) to the east and is only 30 km (19 miles) due west of the white-fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean.


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