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Phinda Private Game Reserve is a rich and diverse park that encompasses 28 555 hectares of protected wildlife land in KwaZulu-Natal. The reserve is positioned between the Mkuze Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park (a World Heritage Site), as well as being within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline.

Highlights

     
  • Located in Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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  •    Experiences: Big Five game drives, bush walks, birdwatching, Zulu village tours, night turtle drives (seasonal), scuba and ocean safaris, black rhino tracking on foot, participative conservation experiences, bush dining, and African sunsets.  

You Should Know

Child Policy

 Children of all ages are welcome at Phinda Mountain Lodge. Child rates will apply.

 Children under the age of 6 years are not permitted on game drives unless a private vehicle is pre-booked.

 Children on game drives are at the discretion of the Lodge Manager, taking into account both the child's behavior and the behavior of the animals.

 The WILDchild program is available for children, and childminding services are offered for a nominal fee.

The Detail

 The landscape is lush with grassy woodlands and broad, sweeping mountain ranges. It is home to the famous Big Five.

 Situated between two habitats, the sand forest and the grasslands, the glass walls of Phinda Forest Lodge offer a sweeping view of a unique ecosystem and are part of one of the world’s first eco-designed luxury lodges.

 The lodge features 18 glass-walled Suites, each raised on stilts between the sandy forest and surrounding trees. The suites are equipped with luxurious en-suite bathrooms featuring slate hand basins, air conditioning, viewing decks with comfortable seating, and a minibar. It is common to see forest antelope grazing around the suites and hear the birds in song.

 Phinda Forest Lodge is set in a calming atmosphere of Zulu Zen. Despite the floor-to-ceiling glass walls, the towering torchwood trees and fertile forest floor surrounding your suite ensure complete privacy and a sense of seclusion.

 Lodge facilities include a sparkling rim-flow swimming pool at the forest's edge, an interactive kitchen, a safari shop, and a traditional boma for open-air dining. Additionally, there is Wi-Fi in the guest area and suites, and expansive decks in a spacious seating area where daytime meals can be enjoyed while overlooking an open meadow frequented by grazing animals.

 In the evenings, guests are welcomed into a traditional lantern-lit African boma, where they enjoy a sumptuous dinner beneath a canopy of stars.

 Adventures at &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge include twice-daily game drives, bush walks, and seasonal river cruises. Additional activities include cultural excursions, scuba safaris, and specialist safaris such as birding, photography, tracking, family safaris, and luxury walking experiences.

 Phinda Private Game Reserve's unique meeting of riverine and rare sand forest habitats is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, white and black rhinos, antelope, elephants, leopards, buffalo, cheetahs, wildebeest, and 415 bird species.

 Phinda Forest Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families seeking a unique safari experience.

Price Includes

 Accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, laundry, safari activities, and one-hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability).

Rate Excludes

 Transfers other than from the lodge airstrip, champagne, cognacs, fine wines, premium brand spirits, cigars, gratuities, landing fees, government bed levy, conservation or park fees, and all items of a personal nature.

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Rates & Pricing

Stay Pay SPECIAL
Fly me to Phinda: Stay 3 nights at Phinda Forest and get a discount to fly there & back OR return scheduled road transfers between King Shaka International Airport/Richards Bay and Phinda | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
Last minute SPECIAL
Combo SPECIAL
Long stay discounted rates: Stay for 6+ nights and save up to 20%: May be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa (subject to seasonal availability of the offer), for the same guests on a single itinerary. | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
Family SPECIAL
Honeymoon SPECIAL
One partner pays full rate and the other partner pays 50% of accommodation rate for the whole stay. Minimum 2 night stay | Validity: 11 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '27
USD 1120
USD 840
USD 1120
January 10th, 2026
to
May 31st, 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, two game drives, walking safaris, and return transfers.
ZAR
18100
ZAR
18100
ZAR
13580
June 1st, 2026
to
August 31st, 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, two game drives, walking safaris, and return transfers.
ZAR
18100
ZAR
18100
ZAR
14430
September 1st, 2026
to
October 31st, 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, two game drives, walking safaris, and return transfers.
ZAR
18100
ZAR
18100
ZAR
13580
November 1st, 2026
to
January 10th, 2027
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, two game drives, walking safaris, and return transfers.
ZAR
18100
ZAR
18100
ZAR
13580
  • Single supplements may apply
  • If you are able to find a better price let us know and we will match it
  • Speak to a safari specialist for the best rates available
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For a limited period we are offering free travel insurance on all bookings which can make them fully refundable.

Packages that include this lodge

7-Day Luxury Bush and Beach Safari in KwaZulu-Natal
  • The Oyster Box: 3 Nights on 5-star in Kwazulu Natal
  • The Oyster Box: Breakfast only
  • Phinda Forest Lodge: 3 Nights in 4-star in andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
  • Phinda Forest Lodge: All meals and selected drinks included
  • Phinda Forest Lodge: 2 Game drives daily 
  • Transfers from King Shaka Airport (DUR) to The Oyster Box
  • Internal transfer from The Oyster Box to Phinda Forest Lodge
  • Transfer from Phinda Forest Lodge to King Shaka Airport (DUR)
  • Flights ex CPT/JNB can be arranged at additional cost
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USD 5445
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