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&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge
Phinda, South Africa · andBeyond · High Luxury
Phinda Mountain Lodge opened in 1991 as Phinda Nyala Lodge within Phinda Private Game Reserve, among the first private game reserves in KwaZulu-Natal and the founding &Beyond project of that year. A 2019 renovation refreshed the dry mountain bushveld property with sixteen suites, six cottages, and a family suite.
- 23 rooms
- Opened 1991
- Neighborhood: Big Five False Bay Ward 3
- Rooms from 699 sq ft (65 m²)
About &Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge
- Phinda Private Game Reserve was created in 1991 by Conservation Corporation Africa (now &Beyond) as one of the first private reserves in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Mountain Lodge originally opened the same year as Phinda Nyala Lodge before taking its current name.
- A 2019 renovation updated the lodge amid the reserve's dry mountain bushveld, with sixteen suites, six cottages, and a family suite.
- Entry-level rooms start at 699 sq ft (65 m²).
History
&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge lies within the Phinda Private Game Reserve, created in 1991 by &Beyond (then Conservation Corporation Africa) as one of the first private game reserves in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The lodge originally opened in 1991 as Phinda Nyala Lodge.
Renovated in 2019, Mountain Lodge sits amid the reserve's dry mountain bushveld and offers 16 suites, six cottages and a family suite, combining safari game-viewing with panoramic reserve views.
Experiences
- Safari game drives — Twice-daily game drives at early morning or late afternoon, continuing after nightfall, with expert guides and local trackers; included in the rate.
- WILDchild programme — Activities for children aged 3-12 including bark rubbing, bug collecting, frog safaris and baking with the chef; each child receives a backpack.
- Private game drives — Private safaris in a private 4x4 with dedicated ranger and tracker team; available at additional cost.
- Birding safaris — Specialist birding guides in search of the 436+ bird species across Phinda's seven habitats.
- Photographic safari — Expert guides advise on wildlife and landscape photography, with a fully equipped photographic vehicle available.
- Sleepout under the stars — Bush camp with comfortable beds, sundowners, a meal cooked on the fire and an armed guard patrolling at night; additional cost.
Amenities
- Wi-Fi in all rooms and guest areas
- Wine store or cellar
- Bar
- Interactive kitchen including pizza oven
- Safari Shop
- Kids lounge
- Complimentary laundry service
- Private butler service
- Private dining
- Weddings and blessings
- WILDchild programme for children aged 3–12
- Pilot / guide accommodation
- Plated service
- Childminding available at additional cost
- Kids club
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