Phinda Mountain Lodge

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• A luxury game lodge situated in the depths of the botanically unique Sand Forest in the Phinda Private Game Reserve
• An award-winning luxury lodge offering both a bush and beach safari experience
• Good for families wanting to visit the reserve, with special family suites and a children’s play area
• Nothing surpasses the view from the lodge deck of the ash-blue Lebombo Mountains as they sweep down to the coastal plains

Phinda Game Reserve, located between the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and the lush waterways of the World Heritage Greater Saint Lucia Wetland Park, boasts 17 000 hectares span seven unique ecosystems. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Phinda Mountain Lodge is a great family safari destination in the reserve with family suites and a play area for the children. The bar, shaded terrace and main lounge with its great vaulted ceiling and enormous fireplace open onto cool verandahs with serene views of the Lebombo Mountains. You will be treated to authentic African hospitality at the reception area and curio shop. Or you may choose to take a refreshing dip in the shaded swimming pool. You can linger on the lookout deck, built for relaxation, bird and game watching.

Guests can look forward to exciting game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles led by experienced rangers and Zulu trackers, as well as thrilling optional activities on the water, in the air and on the beach. Come face-to-face with lions and rhino before breakfast, swim with dolphins after lunch and catch a marlin before dinner - that's the Phinda experience, one of the most exciting safari destinations in Africa.

Town & Country – 2001
Chosen as Best Hotel for Wildlife Enthusiasts
Tatler's Travel Guide – UK – 2001
Listed among the 101 Best Hotels in the World
Association of Southern African Travel Agents - 1998
Voted as Best Game Lodge in Southern Africa

ROOMS

The lodge has 20 air-conditioned chalets with private decks and en suite bathrooms with bath and shower. Paved pathways lead down the mountainside from the main lodge to the chalets. A subtly executed blend of avant-garde and ethnic d?cor captures the alluring bushveld spirit in each room.

DINING

Lunch is served on the shaded terrace, patio or dining room. Dinners in the dramatic open-air boma (enclosed reeded area) can be relished under starlit African skies.

At bush banquets, dinners are served in a clearing in the bush under a star-studded sky. The incredible effort, the spectacular settings, visual impact and fairytale atmosphere of dining under the stars make for a truly appetising experience. Phinda is renowned for its elegant bush breakfasts.

For more Phinda lodges, see Phinda Rock Lodge and Phinda Forest Lodge.

FACILITIES

• Swimming Pool
• Parking
• Babysitting
• Wedding Facilities
• Conference Facilities
• Internet
• Gift Shop
• Laundry Service
• Children of all ages welcome
• Game Drives