Tucked into the hillside, Phinda Mountain Lodge has 23 spacious rooms, each with stunning views over the reserve. With a choice of 16 suites, six cottages (that can be turned into three adjoining family cottages), and one family suite, the rooms offer privacy with refined interiors. Dip into your private plunge pool to cool off between game drives.

The rooms are air-conditioned and each has an en-suite bathroom, sitting area, private veranda and private plunge pool with views over the bush. Amenities include a coffee station, a minibar, a safe, a telephone and WiFi.

Swimming Pool – The main lodge offers a swimming pool overlooking the reserve, perfect for unwinding after the morning’s adventures.

Wellness Centre –  Well-equipped gym and the massage room offers a range of treatments.

Dining – Enjoy indoor and outdoor dining around a blazing fire, either on the lodge deck or in the traditional Boma.

Boutique Safari Shop – Pick up a souvenir from your trip at the boutique gift shop.

Lounge Area – Relax and unwind, with WiFi available.

WILDchild programme & Kids Lounge – Phinda offers a host of entertaining activities for children aged 3–12 years with kid-friendly menus, a WILDchild programme and a game-packed kids’ lounge.

Game Drives – Explore seven distinct habitats on twice-daily safaris with expert guides, tracking wildlife from open safari vehicles.

Guided Nature Walks – Enjoy expert guided bush walks, discovering animal tracks, explore a dry river bed or walk in the footsteps of zebra or giraffe.

Big Game Walking Safari* – Connect deeply with African wildlife on big game walking safari lead by expert rangers.

Birding – Accompanied by a specialist birding guide, discover some of Phinda’s 400 bird species from colourful bee-eaters to soaring raptors.

Bespoke Safaris* – Phinda offers bespoke and specialist safaris designed around your comfort and interests including; big game walking safaris led by expert rangers; wildlife photography trips, family safaris and private safaris.

Sleepout Under the Stars* – Experience the thrill of sleeping in the open in comfort, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

*Optional experiences, payable locally

Join real conservation efforts to learn about Phinda’s vital role in species protection and meet local community members.

Rhino Tracking* – Track endangered rhino on foot with conservationists and learn about the efforts made towards protecting local wildlife.

Conservation* – Join real conservation efforts, witnessing elephant radio collaring or participating in privately guided pangolin research and monitoring projects.

Zulu Village Visit* – Meet community members and gain insight into Zulu customs, language, and traditions,

Local Community Visit – Gain insight and first-hand knowledge of community projects that aim to improve education, healthcare, and access to water.

*Optional experiences, payable locally

The Maputaland coastline on the Indian Ocean offers a beautiful setting for outings to Sodwana Bay on the Indian Ocean.

Maputaland Beach Adventure* – Hike coastal forests, snorkel coral reefs or simply enjoy one of South Africa’s quietest beaches.

Turtle Nesting* – Seasonal excursions to witness endangered turtles nesting or hatching on Maputaland’s untouched beaches.

Ocean Safari* – Cruise the Indian Ocean in search of dolphins, whales, turtles and rays and snorkel amongst some of South Africa’s most magnificent coral reefs.

Indian Ocean Scuba Safari* – Dive the vibrant reefs of Sodwana Bay, one of the world’s top ten dive sites.

*Optional experiences, payable locally