South Africa Camps & Lodges
andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge, Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in South Africa
Camp Details
Perched high on a hilltop, Phinda Mountain Lodge offers panoramic views and deep solace in the heart of the wild. Thoughtfully designed for connection, it is where intuitive service and spacious family-friendly design make everyone feel at home.
From private plunge pools to interleading family cottages, every room is designed with comfort and togetherness in mind. Whether travelling with young explorers or a multi-generational family, our hilltop sanctuary makes it easy to feel like you belong here.
WHY CHOOSE PHINDA MOUNTAIN LODGE?
- Amazing views of the reserve
- Ideal for families – specialized children’s programme.
- Guests staying in the family cottage/suite enjoy the use of a private safari vehicle (included in the rate)
- Seven habitats allow for much greater diversity in species and landscapes
- Wildlife includes cheetah, black rhino and nyala
- Variety of adventures available
- 28 555 hectares (70 560 acres) private game reserve with limited number of vehicles
Questions about Phinda Mountain Lodge
Why is this the Phinda lodge most often suggested for families?
The design is built around togetherness, with interleading family cottages and private plunge pools, and there is a specialised children's programme. Guests staying in the family cottage or suite also have the use of a private safari vehicle, included in the rate, which makes a real difference when travelling with young children.
What is the game viewing like from a hilltop lodge?
The lodge is perched high with panoramic views over the reserve, and the reserve itself holds seven distinct habitats, which is why the species list is so varied. Cheetah, black rhino and nyala are among the animals guests come for, and vehicle numbers on the reserve are kept limited.
What does the rate cover?
From ZAR 17,750 per person per night, the rate covers accommodation, three meals daily, house drinks, laundry, twice-daily game drives, a local community visit, one-hour nature walks with armed trackers where available, VAT, airstrip transfers, the WILDchild programme and a pair of Swarovski Optik binoculars per room. Children of all ages are welcome.
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Phinda Mountain Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 Jan 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 | Suite | ZAR 17750 |
| 2027 | 11 Jan 2027 - 10 Jan 2028 | Suite | ZAR 18800 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Phinda Mountain Lodge rates include:
• Accommodation
• Three meals daily
• Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and refreshments on game drives
• Laundry
• Safari activities (twice-daily game drives)
• Local community visit
• One hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability)
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• VAT
• Transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
• SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars (one pair per room to use throughout stay)
• Guides’ Journal with illustrated wildlife and vegetation checklist
• Area map with illustrated Star Birds checklist
• WILDchild programme
Questions about Phinda Mountain Lodge
Why is this the Phinda lodge most often suggested for families?
The design is built around togetherness, with interleading family cottages and private plunge pools, and there is a specialised children's programme. Guests staying in the family cottage or suite also have the use of a private safari vehicle, included in the rate, which makes a real difference when travelling with young children.
What is the game viewing like from a hilltop lodge?
The lodge is perched high with panoramic views over the reserve, and the reserve itself holds seven distinct habitats, which is why the species list is so varied. Cheetah, black rhino and nyala are among the animals guests come for, and vehicle numbers on the reserve are kept limited.
What does the rate cover?
From ZAR 17,750 per person per night, the rate covers accommodation, three meals daily, house drinks, laundry, twice-daily game drives, a local community visit, one-hour nature walks with armed trackers where available, VAT, airstrip transfers, the WILDchild programme and a pair of Swarovski Optik binoculars per room. Children of all ages are welcome.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome to Phinda Mountain Lodge
Questions about Phinda Mountain Lodge
Why is this the Phinda lodge most often suggested for families?
The design is built around togetherness, with interleading family cottages and private plunge pools, and there is a specialised children's programme. Guests staying in the family cottage or suite also have the use of a private safari vehicle, included in the rate, which makes a real difference when travelling with young children.
What is the game viewing like from a hilltop lodge?
The lodge is perched high with panoramic views over the reserve, and the reserve itself holds seven distinct habitats, which is why the species list is so varied. Cheetah, black rhino and nyala are among the animals guests come for, and vehicle numbers on the reserve are kept limited.
What does the rate cover?
From ZAR 17,750 per person per night, the rate covers accommodation, three meals daily, house drinks, laundry, twice-daily game drives, a local community visit, one-hour nature walks with armed trackers where available, VAT, airstrip transfers, the WILDchild programme and a pair of Swarovski Optik binoculars per room. Children of all ages are welcome.
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