Phinda Mountain Lodge | Natal Lodges

Introduction

Phinda Mountain Lodge offers up some of the best panoramic views of any lodge in South Africa from her majestic position on top of a mountain (more of a hill really).

A very personal experience with genuinely friendly staff awaits. It is from Mountain Lodge that gets to experience some of Africa's finest "Big 5" game viewing, from game drives and nature walks to canoeing estuaries and scuba safaris.

The perfect destination for couples, families and groups of friends alike.

Reserve Information

Phinda Private Game Reserve in the Zululand region of KwaZulu Natal is nestled between the Mkuze Game Reserve, Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and the Indian Ocean.

Comprising of 29 000 hectares, the reserve is famed for offering guests an excellent chance of sighting the "Big 5", cheetah, black rhino and other plains game as well as over 380 species of bird all the while being surround by pristine bushveld.

Phinda contains seven distinct ecosystems; woodland, grassland, wetland, forest, mountain ranges, river courses and marshes.

Facilities

Central guest areas are numerous in and around Phinda Mountain Lodge all with stunning mountain and bushveld views.

A shaded swimming pool and lookout deck are the best spots to spot the passing wildlife or sit back with a pair of binoculars and do some bird spotting.

Lounge, indoor and outdoor dinings area, small bar and a small library are all on offer.

All indoor guests area are air-conditioned to help with those humid summer days.

Child Friendly

Families and children are most welcome at Phinda Mountain Lodge, special kid-friendly menus, babysitting options are available as is a WILDchild programme.

The Phinda WILDchild programme is all about fun and interactive activities with opportunities to learn and discover all about the African bushveld and surrounding cultures.

The lodge is unfenced; parents need to have an eye on the kids at all times. The reserve is also in a low-risk Malaria area so precautions for the little ones do need to be taken.

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