andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
Where Seven Worlds of Wonder Meet
About andBeyond Phinda
andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is a conservation success story and one of Africa's most celebrated safari destinations. Nestled in northern KwaZulu-Natal between the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the Mkuze Game Reserve, Phinda spans 28,000 hectares across seven distinct ecosystems — from rare dry sand forest to palm savannah, mountain bushveld, and open woodland.
The reserve is renowned for its intimate Big Five encounters, exceptional cheetah and black rhino sightings, and pioneering community conservation projects. Six uniquely designed lodges offer experiences from glass-walled suites suspended in the forest canopy to Zulu-inspired homesteads overlooking vast plains.
Beyond game drives, Phinda offers exclusive turtle tracking on nearby Maputaland beaches (seasonal), scuba diving at Sodwana Bay, and black rhino tracking on foot — making it one of Africa's most diverse safari destinations.
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Lodges & 2026 Rates
All rates per person per night, fully all-inclusive unless stated otherwise.
Phinda Forest Lodge
Glass-walled suites suspended on stilts within a rare sand forest — one of Africa's most architecturally stunning safari lodges. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the forest floor into your room.
Phinda Vlei Lodge
Six intimate cottages overlooking a seasonal vlei where elephants and buffalo gather. Warm wood-and-thatch design blends African elegance with panoramic wilderness views.
What's Included
- All meals & premium beverages
- Twice-daily game drives
- Bush walks
- Conservation levy
- Laundry service
- Wi-Fi
Not Included
- Flights to Phinda airstrip
- Spa treatments
- Premium imported wines
- Specialist activities (turtle tracking, scuba)
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