Swain-selected stayPhinda Game Reserve, South Africa&Beyond Phinda Mountain LodgeA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Perched on a hilltop, with wraparound views of the lush Lebombo foothills, &Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge is the ultimate family safari destination in the Phinda Private Game Reserve. The iconic &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve encompasses an impressive 29 866 hectares (73 800 acres) of protected wildlife land in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is home to the Africa’s Big Five as well as 436 bird species. Phinda Mountain Lodge features three room types, with 16 suites, six cottages (that can be turned into three adjoining family cottages), and one family suite. In the main area includes a bar as well as interactive kitchen. Other dining venues include a traditional stone and reed boma for outdoor dining. A sparkling lodge rim flow pool follows the natural curves of the mountain, a state-of-the-art gym and a massage sala is available. A closer look&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge, in detail.View all 12 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyChoose from a range of exciting Phinda Adventures such as a specialist walking and tracking safaris, a sleepout under the stars, and other participative conservation experiences such rhino notching, elephant collaring or pangolin tagging. Also on offer outside of the reserve, within easy access of the reserve are Zulu village tours, Africa Foundation community visits, a Maputaland exploration, Maputaland beach trip, night turtle drives (seasonal), scuba safaris, or an incredible ocean safari that offers you a host of marine life sightings. Plan with SwainAdd &Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →