andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge

andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

A Secluded Hideaway on the Edge of a South African Sand Forest

Peace and tranquility are at the forefront of every visit to andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge, one of six of the company’s lodges within South Africa’s Phinda Private Game Reserve. Each Suite invites the outdoor environment in with elegant Old World furnishings, private lap pools, and viewing decks for wildlife spotting. Head out on safari to view the Big Five or indulge in unique experiences like black rhino tracking, assisting with conservation projects, or andBeyond’s Sleepout Under the Stars. Back at the lodge, unwind in the library, on the alfresco dining deck, around the fire pit, or with a luxurious in-room massage at the end of the day.

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Safari Adventures

Interpretive Game Drives
Walking Safaris
Photographic Excursions
Family Expeditions

Food & Drink

Candlelit Deck
Bush Dining
Dining Room
Sleepout Under the Stars

Unique Experiences

Conservation Experiences
Zulu Village Visits
Ocean Exploration
Black Rhino Tracking

On-Site Activities

Private Lap Pools
Healing In-Room Massages
Yoga on the Deck
On-Site Library

Sustainability in Action

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

Call for Conservation
Take part in wildlife conservation efforts at andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge, where guests can witness unique acts. Watch as researchers fit wild elephants with radio collars or provide them with contraception to manage their population size and capture rhinos to notch their ears or remove their horns for protection from poachers. Another experience involves doing a health check on a ground pangolin and downloading research data from its tag. Another program, called Echo, takes African students on game drives and educates them on ecotourism and its local impact.
Committing to the Community
Through a partnership with nonprofit Wild Impact, andBeyond leads the Future Foundations program, focused on the health, social, and educational needs of local schoolchildren. The program has led to the creation of primary and secondary school campuses, the 24-hour emergency Mduku Clinic, and the Mange Health Post medical facility as well as the Mbhedula Craft Centre, designed for South Africans hoping to make a living by selling arts and crafts. The craft center also offers space for locals to store artistic equipment as well as water access through a borehole.
Paving the Way
Through the partnership between Wild Impact and andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge, South Africans can develop business skills, improve productivity, and capitalize on mentorship opportunities to help enhance their earning potential considering a lack of job opportunities in their rural communities. College-aged students also benefit from the Community Leaders Education Fund, which has dispersed scholarships to more than 1,200 students from over 60 different African villages. This program also includes a community service aspect for the students to pay it forward to the community.

andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge

andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

A Secluded Hideaway on the Edge of a South African Sand Forest

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