andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge

andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge

With wraparound views of the ancient Ubombo mountain range, andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge balances itself majestically above its panoramic surroundings. The 16 suites, 3 family cottages and a family suite are scattered along the mountainside offer complete privacy and luxury. There’s no end to the choice of taking in the view – spacious verandas with private plunge pools and layered guest areas each provide their own magnificent outlook. Delicious Pan African meals are enjoyed in the dramatic stone and reed boma, lit by the warm glow of dozens of candles and lanterns.

Accommodation Summary

Locations: South Africa
Type: Lodge
Rooms: 25
Spoken Languages: English, Zulu
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach Coastal, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, History Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

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Rooms

Suite(s)

Phinda Mountain Lodge’s guest suites crest the mountain’s edge, offering breath-taking raptor’s-eye views of the reserve below. Each luxurious suite boasts an elegant ensuite bathroom, private sitting area and a spacious veranda with a plunge pool and outdoor shower.

Cottage(s)

Phinda Mountain Lodge’s six guest cottages each feature an elegant ensuite bathroom, private sitting area and a veranda with a plunge pool and outdoor shower. The cottages are slightly smaller than the suites, and feature interleading doors which convert them into family cottages.

Family Cottage

andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge boasts three family cottages, conveniently interlinked via a door for easy access. Each cottage has its own ensuite bathroom, with indoor and al fresco showers, as well as a private plunge pool. The suites can accommodate two adults and up to three children. When booking a family cottage at Phinda Mountain Lodge, you will have exclusive access to a private safari vehicle and guide throughout your stay.

Family Suite

Spacious and comfortable, the beautiful family suite at andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge is designed to provide just the right balance of privacy and security for larger families travelling with children. The suite boasts a shared lounge area as well as two elegant adult bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom (with indoor and al fresco showers) and two interleading children’s rooms, ensuring that parents can keep a watchful eye on younger children. A private veranda off the shared lounge offers the ideal setting for gathering and swapping tales of the day’s adventures, whilst a nearby pathway leads directly to the sunny deck around the lodge pool. Booking the family suite entitles you to a dedicated private safari vehicle for the group, ensuring a tailor-made family safari experience for everyone. The family suite can accommodate up to four adults and four children.

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Reviews

Adventure of a Lifetime

I can’t recommend Richard Pace and Southern Sky adventures enough! He’s been travelling all over the continent of Africa for the last 12 years and specializes in an otherwise unknown and intimidating territory. I didn’t know what to expect from South Africa but my trip… Read more “Adventure of a Lifetime”

Amy, Georgia
South Africa

Perfect Honeymoon Trip

I would encourage anyone thinking of travelling to Africa to call Southern Sky Adventures. Richard Pace was recommended to us by several of our friends in New York. Specializing in tailoring trips to fit your objectives, Southern Sky Adventures can, of course, can recommend destinations… Read more “Perfect Honeymoon Trip”

Wes, New York
South Africa

Best Travel Experience Ever

I relive that trip in my mind almost daily – it was the best travel experience I’ve ever had. Thank you for all you did to make it perfect. Your local knowledge of the people and places definitely were a plus – you couldn’t have… Read more “Best Travel Experience Ever”

Cecile, Virginia
Namibia, South Africa

The Perfect Itinerary

I went to South Africa in December 2008 with three friends and truly had the trip of a lifetime. The country is absolutely beautiful and there are so many amazing things to do from safari to whale watching to fine dining in Cape Town. Southern… Read more “The Perfect Itinerary”

Lizzie, Georgia
Cape Town, South Africa

Worry-Free Group Experience

Our fall trip to Africa included 11 wonderful and diverse individuals for four venues, over a two week period. How can this many people enjoy themselves so much for this extended period of time? The answer is Richard Pace! You worked diligently to anticipate our… Read more “Worry-Free Group Experience”

Louise, Georgia
South Africa, Zambia

A different view of South Africa

I had been looking forward to a trip to South Africa for many years, knowing how special it would be. It was all that and more because of Richard Pace and Southern Sky Adventures. His choice of accommodations, destinations and tours were perfect. Everywhere we… Read more “A different view of South Africa”

Susan, North Carolina
Cape Town, Johannesburg, South Africa

An Incredible Time

Southern Sky Adventures did a great job helping us to plan our trip to Africa. They covered all of the details—everything from flights and accommodations to safari essentials to in-country cell phone service to restaurant and activity recommendations. Richard even managed to make suggestions on… Read more “An Incredible Time”

Susan, New York
Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia

Once-in-a-lifetime Safari

Thanks for helping us put together such an amazing girl’s trip to South Africa. We couldn’t have asked for a more well-planned adventure. Your guidance, itinerary recommendations, and hard work in arranging the details definitely helped to make this “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” a truly incredible experience… Read more “Once-in-a-lifetime Safari”

Shirley, Georgia
Cape Town, Johannesburg, South Africa

An Unforgettable Vacation

Please use our name as a reference. We had a great experience and an unforgettable vacation. Everything you planned for us was flawless. Date Travelled: 01 Jul 2017 – 07 Jul 2017 Accommodation: Yellow Aloe Guest House Destinations: Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa

Laurie, New York
Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Yellow Aloe Guest House


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