Transfer today to the Cape Town airport for your flight to Phinda Airstrip. On arrival transfer to Phinda Mountain Lodge for four nights. Whether you’re on honeymoon or travelling with a private group, Phinda Mountain Lodge is a Big Five safari destination that will steal your heart with its spacious private suites, some of the best views in the world and access to a selection of unique adventure safaris. Light and space lie at the heart of Phinda Mountain Lodge from the moment you enter the airy inner courtyard. 

Poised majestically on the crest of a mountain, Phinda Mountain Lodge commands dramatic vistas over the surrounding landscape. Balanced between soaring views of the scenery below and the endless blue of the African sky above, each suite opens onto a breathtaking panorama. With glamorous guest areas and spellbinding views, this bold and stylish lodge will truly make you feel on top of the world. Magnificent guest viewing decks and private verandas attached to each suite ensure that there’s no shortage of spectacular locations to drink in the natural luxury of the sensational setting.

A total of 25 suites are positioned to ensure complete privacy while optimizing the view from the veranda. A private outdoor shower and plunge pool for each suite allow you to savour the outdoors and the fresh mountain air. Lounging in your private plunge pool overlooking the dense green slopes, you can lose all track of time as easily as though you were floating on a cloud high up above the world.

Over your stay you will enjoy your choice of the following activities:

Game Drives
The pristine wilderness sanctuaries of KwaZulu-Natal lend themselves to fantastic game drives, making this region one of the most sought-after safari destinations in South Africa. Enjoy twice-daily game drives that set off early in the morning or late in the afternoon (continuing after nightfall), in the company of expert safari guides and local trackers who will do their best to ensure that all your wishes are met. In addition to the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo), each safari destination features an iconic set of wildlife and some of KwaZulu-Natal’s endemic species, which you won’t encounter anywhere else in South Africa. You will also be spoilt for choice at the range of awe-inspiring landscapes in the region. Venture through the seven distinct ecosystems of &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, often referred to as Seven Worlds of Wonder.

Game Walks
A guided nature walk is a magical alternative to a Big Five game drive on Phinda Private Game Reserve. This adventure makes full use of all your senses, allowing you a deeper connection with the African bush. Nothing quite encapsulates the feeling of viewing wildlife on foot.  Encounter a variety of plains game from a safe distance and be enchanted by the reserve’s smaller inhabitants. This activity is also fantastic for keen birders and photographic enthusiasts. Your guides have a wealth of experience under their belts and will not only introduce you to the region’s fantastic fauna but its kaleidoscopic array of flora too.

There are several other optional activities available at Phinda to be booked for an optional cost including a Pangolin Conservation Experience, Maputaland Beach Adventure, Black Rhino Tracking on Foot, Turtle Nesting and Scuba Diving.  Just ask us for more information!

Note: As an alternative Phinda Forest Lodge can also be booked for this special.

This morning after a morning game drive and breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Johannesburg to connect onwards. Or consider extending your stay with add-ons, just let us know!