Phinda Rock Lodge at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

Phinda is world-renowned for its exclusive and unique safari accommodation, situated in one of Africa's most ecologically diverse regions. Its splendid lodges capture the magical flair of the African bush, offering guests a unique safari experience never to be forgotten. Facilities include Six safari lodges, including a private villa; Professionally trained rangers and trackers; Variety of bush and beach adventures. Guest Services include Butler Service, Laundry Service, Wild-child children’s program, Child-minding available at specific lodges, and In-room massage.

Set within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline and the famous iSimangaliso / Greater St Lucia Wetland Park in northern KwaZulu-Natal, andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is known for its abundant wildlife, diversity of habitats and wide range of safari activities.

Thanks to its coastal rainfall pattern, andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve enjoys a lush green environment that contains seven distinct ecosystems. andBeyond Phinda is often referred to as ‘Seven Worlds of Wonder.’ This fascinating variety of landscape and vegetation shelters an abundance of wildlife, including not only the Big Five but many rarer and less easily spotted species, such as the elusive cheetah or the scarce black rhino.

Dramatically set into a cliff-face overlooking spectacular Leopard Rock, the unique Rock Lodge at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is an architectural fascination. Its six suites are seemingly suspended over the deep valley below, providing breathtaking views. Each romantic suite, constructed from contoured stone and adobe, boasts solid wooden shutters and doors, opening onto a private plunge pool and viewing deck. Complete with spacious ensuite bathrooms, these sublime suites also feature outdoor showers, providing some of the most scenic al fresco bathing on the African continent. The Lodge’s comfortable sitting areas are the perfect vantage point for viewing the abundant wildlife roaming the bushveld below. This is an intimate lodge, where guests are treated like treasured family members and time is shared with fellow safari adventurers who soon become friends. Striking sunsets are witnessed from the game viewing deck suspended over Africa’s bushveld, and delicious Pan African meals are served in the dining area under hand-wrought chandeliers.