&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge - Phinda Game Reserve - KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa

Perched on a dramatic hill top with wraparound views of the spectacular Ubombo mountain range, and the surrounding Zululand bush, &Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge is a dramatic safari destination. Boasting 16 suites, three family cottages and the exclusive family suite, they all offer breathtaking raptor’s-eye views of the reserve below.

In the main area, guests can swap safari stories around the inviting bar and enjoy meals in the interactive kitchen, complete with a pizza oven (ideal fun for the kids to create their own dinner). A traditional stone and reed boma is illuminated by dozens of candles, and lanterns, and provides the ultimate setting for al fresco dinners.

Choose from a range of exciting Phinda Adventures such as a specialist walking and tracking safaris, a sleepout under the stars, and other participative conservation experiences such rhino notching, elephant collaring or pangolin tagging.

Sabi Sands Reviews

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July 26, 2026 CL Website
100% Recommended  

Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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100% Recommended  
Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.

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September 23, 2026 GB Website
Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us


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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  
Annelize Taylor    September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!

Thank you so much for arranging all our travel - Ulusaba, amazing. The pick ups were great - through vumba tours!!
The La Rochelle tours were fantastic too. Drivers were helpful, friendly and professional.

Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!

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May 6, 2026 ZA Website
Best in the bushes  

What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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Best in the bushes  
Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.

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September 23, 2026 ZA Website
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  

Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.

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August 19, 2026 Cardiff, UK Website
The best safari oasis  

We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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The best safari oasis  
Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience


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Rate Includes

Accommodation; Three meals daily; Two daily game drives & optional daily bush walk; Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers & teas and coffees; Sundowners on game drives; Laundry services & VAT; Emergency medical evacuation insurance Complimentary transfers to and from the lodge airstrip;

2026 Rates

Family Suite
R71,000.00 per suite per night (max 2 adults + 2 children)
Family Cottage
R59,570.00 per cottage per night (max 8 guests)
Cottage
R16,250.00 per person per night sharing
R24,375.00 per person per night single
Suite
R17,750.00 per person per night sharing
R26,625.00 per person per night single

Rates exclude conservation fees

SPECIAL OFFERS

Anniversary Offer:
20% discount on your accommodation when staying at any of our &Beyond lodges, camps or yachts
Valid for six (6) months before or after your event date

Birthday Offer:
20% discount on your &Beyond lodge accommodation when staying at any one of our lodges, camps, or yachts
Applicable for the following birthdays: 18, 21, 30, 40, 50 years etc
Valid for six (6) months before or after your event date

Fly me to Phida:
Stay for more than 3 nights at any combination of the below Phinda lodges,
and receive credits to the value of ZAR 5,250 per Federal Air flight leg (to or from the Phinda airstrip)
Applicable with a 3-night stay (or more) at &Beyond Phinda Mountain, Forest, Rock, Vlei, or Zuka Lodges
Valid for full-paying adult guests, booked on a 1-5 night rate

Long Stay Deal:
20% discunt when you stay 6 nights or more at &Beyond lodges and camps across the country

Enquire for more details 

Fly me at a Fixed Price:
Enquire for more deatils 
Valid 11 January – 31 January & 15 February – 30 June & 1 October – 15 December

Safari Honeymoon:
Save up to 25%
Valid for travel within 6 months of date of marriage – marriage certificate to be supplied

&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge

The iconic &BEYOND Phinda Private Game Reserve encompasses an impressive 28,555 hectares (70,560 acres) of protected wildlife land in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Showcasing one of the continent’s finest game viewing experiences, the reserve is home to Africa’s Big Five, as well as 436 bird species. Phinda Mountain Lodge features three room types, with 16 suites, six cottages (that can be turned into three adjoining family cottages), and one family suite. Natural light streams through the expansive glass windows of the suites and cottages, while private decks provide breathtaking views of natural beauty.
Phinda Mountain Lodge's twelve guest suites crest the mountain’s edge, offering breath-taking raptor’s-eye views of the reserve below. Each luxurious suite boasts an elegant ensuite bathroom, private sitting area and a spacious veranda with a plunge pool and outdoor shower. Phinda Mountain Lodge’s six guest cottages each feature an elegant ensuite bathroom, private sitting area and a veranda with a plunge pool and outdoor shower. The cottages are slightly smaller than the suites, and feature interleading doors which convert them into family cottages. Spacious and comfortable, the beautiful family suite at andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge is designed to provide just the right balance of privacy and security for larger families travelling with children. The suite boasts a shared lounge area as well as two elegant adult bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and two interleading children’s rooms. A private veranda off the shared lounge offers the ideal setting for gathering and swapping tales of the day’s adventures, whilst a nearby pathway leads directly to the covered deck around the lodge pool. andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge boasts three family cottages, conveniently interlinked via a door for easy access. Each cottage has its own ensuite bathroom, as well as a private plunge pool. The suites can accommodate two adults and up to three children.
An African Safari is an experience of a lifetime, and there is so much on offer at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve – from twice-daily game drives, where you have the opportunity to encounter some of South Africa’s most prized wildlife, to a night safari offering incredible after-dark drives. When booking a private vehicle and specialist guide, safaris can be tailormade to suit a wide range of interests. These specialist safaris ensure an incomparable interpretive wilderness experience and range from private safaris, to birding, photographic and family safaris, each unique in their offering. Looking at the often-overlooked aspects of the natural world, unravelling its marvellous intricacies and simple truths, a nature walk allows one to experience Africa on foot, free from the constraints of roads and vehicles. Watch birds, explore a dry river bed, walk in the footsteps of zebra or giraffe, sit in stillness in the shade of an ancient tree, unravel the stories behind animal tracks, or simply stretch the legs.
0 – 5 years : Not permitted on game drives unless on a private vehicle, in which case only at the guide’s discretion, & not permitted on walks outside of the lodge grounds or on Walking Safaris 6 – 11 years : Permitted on game drives only at lodge manager’s discretion & not permitted on walks outside of the lodge grounds or on Walking Safaris 12 – 16 years : Permitted on game drives and nature walks & not permitted on Walking Safaris
FROM JOHANNESBURG TO PHINDA MOUNTAIN LODGE - Depart Johannesburg on the R24 highway to Johannesburg merging onto the N12/N3. - Keep left to continue on N3, follow signs for Heidelberg/Durban/N17/Springs. - Take exit 103 for N17 East to Springs. - Merge onto N17; continue on the road for 196kms towards Ermelo. - In Ermelo turn left onto Voortrekker Street/ N2. - Proceed on the N2 towards Piet Retief/eMkhondo. - From Piet Retief/eMkhondo continue on the N2 through Pongola onto Mkuze. - Approximately 40 km beyond Mkuze, take the sign-posted “Phinda” off-ramp. - At the top of the fly-off, turn left and you will reach a T-junction. - At the T-junction, turn left onto a gravel road. - Follow the gravel road for approximately 4km until you reach a railway line. - Cross over the railway line and turn immediately right. - Ahead of you is the entrance gate to the Munyawana Private Game Reserve. - At the gate, a security guard will welcome you and assist with directions to the various lodges.

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