Phinda Mountain Lodge

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Phinda Mountain Lodge

Elevated Safari Living with Panoramic Lebombo Views

Phinda Mountain Lodge overlooks the scenic Lebombo Mountain foothills from its elevated hilltop position in KwaZulu-Natal’s celebrated Phinda Private Game Reserve. Designed with families in mind, the lodge delivers a luxurious yet warmly welcoming safari experience with sweeping bushveld views, exceptional Big Five sightings, and access to both land-based and coastal adventures. A dedicated team ensures seamless service, while the lodge architecture blends contemporary comfort with an authentic sense of place.

Price Per Person Sharing From:

From: POA

Rating | Luxury

Highlights & What to Expect

The WILDchild program offers engaging, conservation-focused activities curated specifically for young explorers.
Opportunities to encounter rare wildlife, including cheetah, black and white rhinoceros, and red duiker on expertly guided game drives.
Daily safari activities include open 4x4 game drives and optional guided bush walks led by highly qualified rangers and trackers.
Immersive Zulu cultural experiences reveal the traditions and heritage of the region’s historic warrior nation.
Proximity to the Indian Ocean allows for seasonal marine add-ons, including sea turtle nesting excursions and ocean safaris.

Location & Setting

Phinda Mountain Lodge is positioned atop a hill within Phinda Private Game Reserve, between the Mkuze Game Reserve and the UNESCO-listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The lodge overlooks the rolling Lebombo foothills and is surrounded by a mosaic of woodland, grassland and rare sand forest habitats. Scheduled flights connect directly from Johannesburg, offering seamless access for international travelers.

Rooms

The lodge offers 16 private suites for couples, six spacious family cottages accommodating up to five guests, and an exclusive family suite designed for larger groups. All accommodations feature indoor and outdoor showers, private plunge pools and elevated viewing decks, with generous interiors ideal for multi-night luxury stays.

Facilities

Phinda Mountain Lodge features inviting indoor and outdoor lounges, an interactive kitchen where children can participate in culinary fun, and a dedicated bar area. Wellness facilities include a gym and open-air massage sala. Guests can enjoy starlit dining on a lantern-lit terrace, a rim-flow swimming pool, a boutique safari shop, and Swarovski telescopes for professional-grade stargazing.