Phinda is not only a luxury destination; it is also a dynamic working model in land management and creative wildlife conservation. Phinda was restocked with lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant, leopard, giraffe and other big game in an operation dubbed "phinda izilwane", return of the wild animals. The reserve today provides an exceptional game and marine experience, freshly refurbished, Mountain Lodge is a great family friendly base from which to explore.
Set within 23,000 hectares of Phinda Private Game Reserve, Mountain Lodge has 25 air-conditioned suites, each with en suite bathrooms, sitting areas with private bar and spectacular viewing decks with plunge pool. Mountain Lodge provides the perfect setting for a family safari; a shaded swimming pool allows a wonderful place to relax during the heat of the day. The guest dining and sitting areas, shaded terrace and bar open onto decks with spectacular views of the Lebombo Mountains and bushveld.
During your stay experience the bush on foot and opt to take an exciting bush walk. Guided by expert rangers, watch out for some of the 400 species of bird life recorded on the reserve. One of the most unspoilt areas of KwaZulu Natal, Maputaland is sparsely populated. Standing just above sea level there are a large number of freshwater and brackish lakes and pans, filled with many species of fish, water birds, crocodiles and hippo. The local inhabitants have developed ingenious traps across the lakes to trap the fish.
Phinda Mountain Lodge
Best time to be there
October to May is the best time to visit the Cape. Game viewing is better during the drier months of April to September. The wildflower season is generally from mid August to mid September. The whale watching season runs from June to November.
Fly to
Cape Town/Johannesburg
flying time
11 hours 30 minutes/10 hours 30 minutes non-stop
time difference
GMT +2 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area
Itineraries
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This is my first booking with A & K and the whole experiance was outstanding. I would say it was 110%.
- NC, Bath
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