Phinda Forest Lodge

Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

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Stay at Phinda Forest Lodge

Cradled in a maze of ancient vegetation, each air conditioned suite provides serene, reflective spaces to watch the secrets of the forest unfold.

Fresh duiker tracks in the sandy paths point the way towards the lodge’s rim flow pool, where you can relax in the shade of the wooded canopy. There is a spacious private veranda of your suite, secluded from all except an occasional red tonga squirrel in the treetops. Invite the tranquillity of the forest inside and take a soak in your oversized bathtub with huge glass windows offering yet another perspective on the play of leaves and light outside.

Mealtimes on the open air dining deck bring about their own distractions, as monkeys frolic in the branches and an ever-changing assortment of wildlife grazes on the open plain in the distance. In the evenings, when warm firelight welcomes you to the boma, wide-eyed bush babies watch inquisitively from the dense foliage above.

andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge is one of the worlds first eco-designed luxury lodges. Floor to ceiling windows invite the forest in but the dense canopy provides privacy for the 16 suites.

Why we love it

Each suite is raised on stilts with glass walls, so you are not sure not to miss out on any of the wildlife action
Go for a canoe on the Mzinene River
The lodge was hand built by local artisans, with a minimal footprint on the forest floor – not one tree was felled during construction

Facilities

Air Conditioning

Swimming pool

Lounge

Experiences

Game Drives

Set off from the Mountain Lodge in the early morning and late afternoon to discover Phinda's exceptional variety of wildlife, including the Big Five.

Conservation Experiences

Join the conservation team to learn and be a part of the efforts of the Phinda Reserve to preserve endangered animals like the pangolin and elephant.

Photographic Safari

Photographic enthusiasts can now capture the wondrous landscapes and magical creatures of andBeyond’s Phinda by taking advantage of a fully-equipped photographic safari vehicle.

Spa & Massage

Relax during one of Phinda Mountain Lodge's unique massage experiences, such as the Earth Glow body polish and wrap, or simply unwind in the rim flow pool overlooking the Lebombo Foothills.

Black Rhino Tracking on Foot

Track and find the black rhino on foot, and learn about this endangered creature from an experienced guide and tracker.

Pangolin Conservation Experience

Travel with the specialist conservation team as they locate the pangolin, replace the GSM/UHF tag, do general health checks, and gather crucial data.

Game Walk

Enjoy an interpretive nature walk around the Mountain Lodge, where you can learn about the intricacies of the African bush, track animals on foot and meet smaller wildlife up close.

Fine Dining

Experience a unique dining experience under a star studded sky in the traditional stone and reed Boma.

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Missy & Harry

Absolutely amazing holiday. Garonga is heaven! We did everything possible and our guide was brilliant and hilarious. I can definitely recommend True Travel for their excellent advice and professionalism – they clearly are very knowledgeable about where they send their clients and made sure we had a worry-free holiday that perfectly suited us. We were particular grateful for the collection off our flight and help onto our transfer in Johannesburg, which included a very nifty queue jump due to their reputation!