Phinda Forest Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
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Why we love it
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.
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.
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 enthusiasts can now capture the wondrous landscapes and magical creatures of andBeyond’s Phinda by taking advantage of a fully-equipped photographic safari vehicle.
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.
Track and find the black rhino on foot, and learn about this endangered creature from an experienced guide and tracker.
Travel with the specialist conservation team as they locate the pangolin, replace the GSM/UHF tag, do general health checks, and gather crucial data.
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.
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!
Start planning your truly bespoke itinerary by contacting one of our destination specialists.
Call +44 (0)203 137 1247
Call +1 (0) 800 635 8124
OR