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About the lodge
An overview of AndBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge.
Nestled on the crest of a mountain, the contemporary Phinda Mountain Lodge offers the most spectacular views of the surrounding Zululand bushveld. Each suite opens onto a breathtaking panorama.
Highlights
- Morning and evening game drives in open Land Rovers
- Safari breakfast or a morning boat cruise on the Mzinene River
- Bird watching or a trip to the nearby bird hide
- Zulu village tours
- Seasonal night turtle drives
- Black rhino tracking on foot
- Participative conservation experiences
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome at Phinda Mountain Lodge. Child rates will apply.
- Children under the age of six years are not permitted on game drives unless a private vehicle is pre-booked.
The Details
16 Suites
Nestled on the edge of the mountain, these luxurious suites offer sweeping views of the reserve. They include an ensuite bathroom, a cozy sitting area, and a veranda featuring a plunge pool and outdoor shower.
6 Cottages
These comfortable cottages include an ensuite bathroom, a private sitting area, and a veranda with a plunge pool and outdoor shower. Slightly smaller than the suites, they can connect to form family-friendly accommodations.
4 Family Suites
Ideal for larger families, these spacious suites feature two adult bedrooms and two children’s rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. The suites also include a shared lounge, a private veranda, and a dedicated safari vehicle.
3 Family Cottages
These family cottages include interconnecting doors, an ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, a plunge pool, and a private safari vehicle for a personalized experience.
Price Includes
- Three meals daily, soft drinks, teas, and coffees
- House wines, local brand spirits, and beers
- Refreshments on game drives
- One-hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers
- Emergency medical evacuation cover
- Transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
- Guides' journal with illustrated wildlife
- Vegetation checklist and an area map with an illustrated Star Birds checklist
- One complimentary pair of SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars per room to share during your stay
- Laundry
- VAT
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 10 Jan 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows AndBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, two game drives, walking safaris, and return transfers
Special offer
R 14 420
Normally R 17 750
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, two game drives, walking safaris, and return transfers
Special offer
R 13 310
Normally R 17 750
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
All Inclusive – All meals, beverages, two game drives, walking safaris, and return transfers
Special offer
R 13 310
Normally R 17 750
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Fly me to Phinda: Stay 3 nights at Phinda Mountain 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 | Terms and Conditions Apply
Combo
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 | Terms and Conditions Apply
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from andBeyond Southern Africa's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Offer
Save 50% on one partner's accommodation — one partner pays full rate, the other pays 50% of the accommodation rate for the whole stay.
One partner pays the full accommodation rate while the other partner pays just 50% of the accommodation rate for the entire stay. The discount is based on the 1–5-night rate. A minimum 2-night stay is required, and the offer is valid for travel within 6 months of the date of marriage (proof/marriage certificate required). Not applicable to Family Cottages, Family Suites or Villas, and may not be combined with other offers or Long Stay rates. Validity runs from 11 Jan 2026 to 10 Jan 2027 (2026 rate sheet) and 11 Jan to 20 Dec 2027 (2027 rate sheet).
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
- Valid
- 11 January 2026 – 20 December 2027
- Proof
- Proof of marriage / marriage certificate to be supplied; valid for travel within 6 months of date of marriage
- Combinable
- May not be combined with other offers or Long Stay rates
Milestone Celebrations Offer
20% discount on accommodation for guests celebrating a qualifying wedding anniversary.
Guests celebrating a significant wedding anniversary (1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 or 50 years, among other milestones) receive a 20% discount on their accommodation. The offer is valid for travel up to 6 months before or after the anniversary date. A wedding certificate must be provided as proof. Valid for all room types on a 1–5-night rate; excludes Ngala Treehouse. Cannot be combined with other offers or Long Stay rates. Offer applies only to the room occupied by the milestone guest(s). Validity periods cover Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun and Sep–Dec in both 2026 and 2027.
- Valid
- 11 January 2026 – 20 December 2027
- Proof
- Wedding certificate to be provided as proof
- Combinable
- May not be combined with other offers or Long Stay rates
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Photographic safari options
Built for photographers.
Specific photographic infrastructure available at AndBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge, taken from andBeyond Southern Africa's published rate sheets, not marketing copy.
Photographic vehicle
Photographic Vehicle
A fully-equipped photographic safari vehicle available at Phinda Private Game Reserve, fitted with state-of-the-art camera mounts and catering for a maximum of four guests, ensuring exclusivity during the safari experience. Available to guests aged 16 years and older.
Fitted with state-of-the-art camera mounts; max 4 guests; private activity; 16 years and older; rate ZAR 14,900 per safari per day.
- Cost
- ZAR 14,900 per safari per day
- Availability
- advance booking required
Specialist guide
Photographic Safari
A dedicated photographic safari at Phinda Private Game Reserve led by expert guides with extensive experience in wildlife, birding and landscape photography. Guides provide advice on shutter speed, lenses, filters, angles and lighting, and combine knowledge of animal behaviour with photography skills to help guests plan every step of their safari. Maximum 6 guests; recommended for ages 12 and older.
Expert guides with wildlife, birding and landscape photography experience; advice on shutter speed, lenses, filters, angles, lighting; max 6 guests; private activity; recommended 12 years and older (minimum 6 years); rate ZAR 15,900 per safari per day.
- Cost
- ZAR 15,900 per safari per day
- Availability
- advance booking required
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to AndBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- 6+
- Walking safari
- 12+
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
0-2 years sharing: free (cots subject to availability). 3-5 years sharing: free (triple rooms subject to availability). 6-16 years sharing: 50% of adult rate. 6-16 years in own room: 1st child adult rate, 2nd & 3rd child 50% of adult rate (max 3 children per room). Children 17+ charged adult rate. Child rates do not apply to Family Cottages/Suites/Villas (charged per unit).
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at AndBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Full-day walk
Specialist Walking Safari
A private, full-day walking experience at Phinda Private Game Reserve guided by a specialist ranger and tracker. Guests can choose between a Tracking Walk, a Nature Walk, or a combination of both, tailored entirely to their personal preferences — from following an animal for hours to exploring the wildest corners of the reserve on foot.
Priced per safari per day. Private (exclusive use). Maximum 6 guests. Minimum 2-night stay required. Guests must be 16 years and older. Rate: ZAR 15,900
- Availability
- Advance booking required; minimum 2-night stay
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Sleep-outs
Under the stars.
Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at AndBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge.
Fly-camp overnight
A Night Under the Stars
An overnight sleep-out experience at Phinda Private Game Reserve where guests enjoy a leisurely afternoon game drive to a romantic bush setting. The camp features comfortable beds with full duvets and warm blankets under mosquito nets, chairs around a blazing campfire, and twinkling lanterns. A ranger prepares a meal on the fire, and guests sleep under an open starry sky with an armed guard patrolling the site throughout the night. This is a supplement in addition to accommodation booked.
Private, overnight. Maximum 6 guests. Minimum age 12 years and older. Subject to availability of a guide and vehicle; cannot be pre-booked. Cost: ZAR 2,860 per person.
- Cost
- ZAR 2,860 per person
- Availability
- Subject to availability of a guide and vehicle; cannot be pre-booked
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at AndBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge.
Village visit
Zulu Village Visit
Guests are escorted by a local &Beyond guide to a Zulu community just outside Phinda Private Game Reserve. The experience includes a visit to a traditional Zulu homestead to witness daily routines and family life, a meeting with the local sangoma (traditional healer) to learn about ancestral beliefs and spiritual traditions, and a stop at the Mbhedula Craft Market showcasing the work of 43 Zulu crafters. Funds generated support the Star-in-Training internship programme for neighbouring community members.
Duration: 4 hours. Scheduled activity. Group size: min 2, max 12 guests. Not available 3–6 Apr & 25–26 Dec. Price: ZAR 2,600 (1–4 guests per person). ZAR 2,355 (5+ guests per person);rates ZAR 2,460. ZAR 2,229 respectively.
- Cost
- ZAR 2,600 per person (1–4 guests); ZAR 2,355 per person (5+ guests)
- Availability
- Scheduled; not available 3–6 Apr & 25–26 Dec; min 2 guests required
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at AndBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at AndBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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