andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge

andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

An Elegant Hilltop Safari Lodge in South Africa

Located on a hilltop within the iconic Phinda Private Game Reserve, andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge offers unrivaled adventures centered on wildlife, conservation, and South African culture. Relax in a stylish suite or cottage with views of the Lebombo foothills from a private sundeck. The lodge hosts a vast number of safari expeditions, from early-morning game drives and photographic excursions to specialist or family-friendly walks, through a region known for its cheetah and rare black rhino populations. Make use of the lodge’s swimming pool, fitness center, and massage room or enjoy unique activities like e-biking, wildlife tracking, ocean exploration, conservation experiences, or sleeping under the stars.

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Safari Adventures

Twice-Daily Game Drives
Specialist Walking Safaris
Photography Expeditions
Family Excursions

Unique Experiences

A Night Under the Stars
Ocean Exploration
E-Biking
Black Rhino Tracking

On-Site Activities

Spa Treatments
Swimming Pools
State-of-the-Art Gym
Birdwatching

Culture & Conservation

Zulu Village Visits
Wildlife Conservation Experiences
Traditional Pan-African Dining
Wild Impact Tours

Sustainability in Action

We are committed to positive and transformative impact. Here are some ways they do it at andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge.

Call for Conservation
It’s been more than 30 years since the andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve began pioneering wildlife conservation. Now, guests staying at the lodge can partake in up-close experiences with the animals to further these efforts. Assist in capturing rhinos to notch their ears for research and monitoring or removing rhino horns to protect them against poaching, witness elephant radio collaring or contraception efforts for population control, or join a specialist as he does a health check on a pangolin and downloads research data from the animal’s tag. Additionally, the Echo program takes local children on game drives and educates them on ecotourism and its socio-economic benefits.
Committing to the Community
Through a collaboration with nonprofit Wild Impact, andBeyond remains committed to enhancing the South African community. The organization’s Future Foundations program has impacted thousands of locals through the creation of primary and secondary schools, the 24-hour emergency Mduku Clinic, and the Mange Health Post facility, which combine to meet children’s health and educational needs. The Mbhedula Craft Centre was also established to provide artistic training, space for equipment storage, and a production room for artisans to create authentic crafts that they can use to make a living, plus a borehole for water access.
Paving the Way
For many South Africans in rural communities, access to formal job opportunities is limited. But andBeyond’s programming provides support by offering chances to develop crucial business skills, improve productivity, and capitalize on valued mentorship in order to combat poverty and promote economic growth. Additionally, the Community Leaders Education Fund has provided college-age students with more than 1,200 bursaries to 855 promising locals from more than 60 different rural villages since 1996. This initiative also features a service component, where students pay it forward by helping the community.

andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge

andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

An Elegant Hilltop Safari Lodge in South Africa

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