On safari at &Beyond Phinda Lodge and Private Game Reserve

If you’re travelling to Africa, there is no need to go too far to have one of the best African safari experiences. Home to Africa’s Big Five a stay at &Beyond’s Phinda Lodge and Private Game Reserve will have this incredible travel experience ticked off your bucket list.

Apex Travel’s Laura Murphy recently visited with a stay at Phinda Mountain Lodge and commented &Beyond’s Phinda was “a truly excellent stay. The twice-daily safari experience was guided by highly trained, knowledgeable, and extremely passionate rangers and trackers. We saw all the Big Five on our first day and had incredibly unique animal sightings in the days that followed. The accommodation was exceptionally comfortable and private, and the staff treated us like family from the moment we arrived."

&Beyond Phinda Lodges

Phinda is home to six magnificent lodges, each with its own individual charm and character. This property has something for everyone whether you’re a couple looking to stay in a luxury suite or rent an exclusive villa for a family or group stay.

1. Phinda Rock Lodge – Six intimate and private suites on the ridge overlooking the valley and private game reserve.

2. Phinda Homestead – An exclusive sole use private villa with four bedrooms and private pool. Ideal for families or small groups guests are treated to a dedicated ranger, tracker, butler, and chef.

3. Phinda Zuka Lodge – An intimate four-bedroom lodge that can be booked for exclusive use or on a per room basis overlooking a low-lying marsh rich in wildlife.

4. Phinda Mountain Lodge – The idea family safari destination, a collection of family cottages with uninterrupted mountain views. All the fun safari activities and interactive options for kids.

5. Phinda Vlei Lodge – An intimate and secluded plantation-style hideaway right on the edge of a rare sand forest. Six beautifully appointed suites with old-world luxury charm.

6. Forest Lodge – One of a kind eco lodge set within a beautiful sand forest.  16 suites with floor to ceiling glass windows set in a dense forest canopy. All with zulu zen interiors and refreshing alfresco showers.

The Phinda Game Reserve

&Beyond Phinda game reserve is a private property encompassing 73 800 acres of land that traverses seven distinct wildlife habitats. Here you will discover a great diversity of landscapes and exclusive game viewing.

Home to Africa’s ‘Big Five’ (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), as well as 436 bird species. The reserve is particularly well known for close-up sightings of the elegant yet elusive cheetah, as well as the rare black rhino.

Guests at Phinda experience interpretive game drives, in open 4×4 safari vehicles, led by professionally trained &BEYOND rangers and Zulu trackers, as well as a wide range of optional adventures in the bush and on the beach.

Limited number of vehicles at sightings and sensitive off-roading practices affords close-up sightings of the Big Five and other rare and iconic wildlife.

‍Getting you there

Ask the Apex Travel team to help curate your trip to South Africa including your stay at &Beyond Phinda Lodge and safari on the Private Game Reserve.

Thank you to our friends at &Beyond Travel and Norman Harper Representation for helping us deliver truly memorable African safari experiences to our clients and guests.