Our Review

Phinda Mountain Lodge

Sleeps
Resort
Phinda Private Game Reserve
,
South Africa
Type
Rooms
Cabins
Location
Phinda Private Game Reserve
South Africa
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overview

Perched atop a hill crest in the Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, Phinda Mountain Lodge offers sweeping, panoramic views across the reserve’s lush valleys and the distant Lebombo foothills. With its elevated vantage point and intimate scale, the lodge combines dramatic landscapes with elegant comfort.

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This lodge is distinguished by its artful tiered design and eco-conscious construction, offering 25 split-level suites, family cottages, and a family suite, each seamlessly integrated into the rocky mountainside. It blends African architectural elements with modern sophistication. Communal spaces—like the open-air boma, stylish bar, and multi-level veranda—are ideal for enjoying fireside dining or panoramic views.

Rooms

Each of the 16 standard suites, six cottages (interlinkable for families), and one expansive family suite features floor-to-ceiling glass, indoor and outdoor showers, a private plunge pool, personal bar, and a wooden deck that overlooks the wild landscape. These accommodations offer generous privacy and focus on bringing nature right to your doorstep.

Dining

Dining at Phinda Mountain Lodge is as atmospheric as its location—whether you’re gathered around the firelit boma under the stars, enjoying open-plan meals on the viewing deck, or creating homemade pizza in the interactive kitchen, each culinary moment is tailored and memorable.

Activity

A broad array of safari experiences awaits: twice-daily game drives, guided bush walks, boat cruises, rhino tracking, birdwatching, and cultural visits. Seasonal marine adventures like scuba safaris or whale and shark swims are also available near Sodwana Bay. The lodge also offers wellness facilities, including a pool, gym, in-room massages, and a peaceful yoga deck.

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  • andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge sits on a hilltop with panoramic views of valleys and the Lebombo foothills.
  • The lodge has 25 split-level suites, cottages, and a family suite, designed for couples and families.
  • Suites include glass walls, private plunge pools, indoor and outdoor showers, and viewing decks.
  • Dining is atmospheric, from boma feasts under the stars to deckside meals or interactive kitchen experiences.
  • Activities span game drives, bush walks, rhino tracking, birding, and seasonal boat cruises.
  • Sodwana Bay adds marine adventures like scuba diving, whale watching, and shark encounters.
  • Wellness options include a yoga deck, pool, gym, and in-room spa treatments for total relaxation.
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