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

Dramatically set into a cliff face, Phinda Rock Lodge’s six intimate and private suites are seemingly suspended over the deep valley below, providing breathtaking views of Phinda Private Game Reserve.

Phinda Private Game Reserve showcases one of the continent’s finest Big Five game viewing experiences and displays a magnificent tapestry of seven unique landscapes. Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in close proximity to the unspoiled beaches and spectacular coral reefs of the Indian Ocean, offering an unmatched combination of bush and beach adventures.

Each romantic suite, constructed from contoured stone, boasts solid wooden shutters and doors, which open onto a private plunge pool and viewing deck. Featuring spacious en-suite bathrooms, four of the suites also offer outdoor showers.

The lodge’s guest areas offer the perfect vantage point for viewing the reserve’s abundant birdlife and the wildlife roaming in the bush below. French doors open onto an extended outdoor deck, the perfect setting for al fresco meals, while a rooftop terrace provides a romantic venue for dining beneath the stars.

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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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 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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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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2026 Rates

R22,400.00 per person per night sharing 
R33,600.00 per person per night single

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

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Valid 11 January – 31 January & 15 February – 30 June & 1 October – 15 December

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Valid for travel within 6 months of date of marriage – marriage certificate to be supplied

 

 

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;

&Beyond Phinda Rock Lodge

Dramatically set into a cliff-face overlooking spectacular Leopard Rock, the unique Rock Lodge at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is an architectural fascination. Its six suites are seemingly suspended over the deep valley below, providing breathtaking views. Each romantic suite, constructed from contoured stone and adobe, boasts solid wooden shutters and doors, opening onto a private plunge pool and viewing deck. This is an intimate lodge, where guests are treated like treasured family members and time is shared with fellow safari adventurers who soon become friends. Striking sunsets are witnessed from the game viewing deck suspended over Africa’s bushveld, and delicious Pan African meals are served in the dining area under hand-wrought chandeliers.
&Beyond Phinda Rock Lodge boasts six suites that are seemingly suspended over the deep valley below, providing breath-taking views. Each romantic suite, constructed from contoured stone and adobe, boasts an earthy, soft grey palette and solid wooden shutters and doors, which open onto a private plunge pool and viewing deck. Featuring spacious ensuite bathrooms, several of the suites also offer outdoor showers, providing some of the most scenic al fresco bathing on the African continent. Triple rooms are suitable for a maximum of two adults sharing with one child 16 years or younger.
Phinda is home to a magnificent variety of wildlife, including the Big Five, but is best known for its large population of cheetah and black rhino. The sand forest is home to the shy suni and the rare red duiker, two tiny antelope that are seldom encountered elsewhere. Daily game drives give you the opportunity to encounter some of South Africa’s most prized wildlife. This adventure makes full use of all your senses, allowing you a deeper connection with the African bush. Strap on your boots and feel the wild grasses crush beneath your boots as you follow your expert guide into the pristine, untamed landscapes of the region. Be mesmerised by the morning sunlight as it dances in dewdrops delicately sprinkled on flourishing vegetation. Smell nature in its purest form and be enchanted by the chorus of wildlife surrounding you.
Children 12 years and older are allowed at the lodge. If paying for a Private Vehicle, children of any age may go on game drive, with access to sightings being at the discretion of the guide
FROM JOHANNESBURG TO PHINDA ROCK 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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