andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge ★★★

The hilltop setting of Phinda Mountain Lodge affords it breath-taking views of the Lebombo foothills. The reserve show cases some of the continent’s finest game viewing experiences. The Phinda Game Reserve is home to the Big Five, as well as 436 bird species. The lodge offers three types of rooms – 16 suites, 6 cottages (can be converted into three family cottages) and one family suite. Natural light streams through the large glass windows while private decks provide breath taking views of natural surroundings. Each room features an outdoor shower, well-stocked personal bar and private plunge pool. The main guest area a social meeting point – guests can swap safari stories, enjoy meals in the interaction kitchen and the pizza oven is perfect for kids to create their own dinner! The traditional outdoor boma, lit by candles and lanterns, offers the ideal setting for outdoor al fresco dinning. A sparkling rim flow pool follows the natural curves of the mountain, the gym is ideal for fitness fanatics and a massage sala is available for relaxing treatments. Activities available include specialist walking and tracking safaris, participative conservation experiences and outside the reserve, village tours, community visits and ocean safaris to name a few.