Phinda Rock Lodge has six intimate and private accommodation suites which are dramatically set into a cliff face. Seemingly suspended over the deep valley below; providing breathtaking views of Phinda Private Game Reserve.
The lodge’s comfortable guest areas offer the perfect vantage point for viewing the abundant bird life. In the surrounding trees and the wildlife roaming the bush below. This is an intimate lodge; where guests are treated like treasured family members and time is shared with fellow safari adventurers; who soon become friends.
Witness striking, fiery sunsets from the game viewing deck; suspended over the landscape below. Delicious meals are served in the dining area or on the rooftop. Or delight in an unforgettable bush banquet under the African night sky.
Due to its cliff slide location; the lodge accepts children 12 years and older.
Each romantic cottage, constructed from contoured stone, boasts solid wooden shutters and doors. All offer sweeping views of Leopard Rock from their decks and also have a private plunge pool. Featuring spacious en suite bathrooms; four of the cottages also offer outdoor showers. Phinda Rock Lodge accommodates a maximum of 12 x guests and offers WiFi in suites and guest areas.
Phinda Rock Lodge accommodationPrivate plunge pool
Activities
Phinda is in the lush Zululand region. Sandwiched between Mkuze Game Reserve and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (previously St Lucia). This big 5 reserve is a premium park. Activities at Phinda Rock Lodge include your twice daily safari.
Black rhino with calfElephant on game drive
In addition, a 1 hour nature walk accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability).
From 11th January 2024 until 10th January 2025: R20 720 per person sharing From 11th January 2025 until 10th January 2026: R21,750 per person sharing
Single Supplement: A single supplement of 50% applies to all single rooms.
The All Inclusive rate includes:
Luxurious accommodation Three delicious meals daily including all teas and coffees Two scheduled game drives daily in an open safari vehicle and one hour interactive bush walks; accompanied by an experienced Ranger and Tracker. For more details on included and excluded activities plus how to get there; please see Phinda Private Game Reserve) House wines, local brand spirits, beers, soft drinks, and also water Laundry service Transfers to and from the lodge airstrip Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance VAT / Taxes A complimentary pair of Swarovski Optik binoculars; per room for use during your stay.
Rates exclude transfers / park fees and extras.
Accommodation Discounts at Phinda Rock Lodge
Milestone Celebrations Offer
Celebrate a significant birthday or wedding anniversary with us and receive a 20% discount on your accommodation Applicable for the following birthdays: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th etc. Applicable for the following wedding anniversaries: 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th. Valid for 6 months before OR after your celebration date. Simply provide your identification or wedding certificate as proof. Valid for all room types. May not be combined with other offers or long stay rates. Offer can only be applied to the room the milestone guests will be occupying.
Valid 11th January – 10th April 2025, 1st May – 30 June 2025 and 1st September – 20th December 2025
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Visit and save up to 15% on your accommodation every year.
This is based on per person per night published rates with longer than a 5 night stay.
Long Stay Rates may be applied for a combination of &Beyond lodges in Africa; except between June to August.
Fly me to Phinda
Stay for 3 nights at Phinda Mountain*, Phinda Rock, Phinda Forest, Phinda Vlei, or Phinda Zuka Lodges, and we’ll offer a discount to fly you there & back. In 2024, we’ll credit you with R3,500 (2025 is R5,000) per flight leg on Federal Air flights between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and Phinda airstrip (in either direction).
OR; Return scheduled transfers between Durban (King Shaka International Airport, Umhlanga) or Richards Bay Airport and Phinda Game Reserve. The flight is subject to availability and must be booked with us The offer is valid for a minimum of 2 guests and does not apply to groups of 12 or more *The offer only applies to Suites at Phinda Mountain Lodge. Valid until 10th January 2026 using the full paying adult guests rates.
Honeymoon Safari at Phinda Game Reserve Offer
Each &Beyond lodge offers a unique set of private activities and experiences, themed in romance, ensuring an exclusive honeymoon experience. This exclusive Safari Honeymoon Offer includes a 50% saving on one partner’s luxurious accommodation at any of &Beyond safari lodges. Valid all year for a minimum of a 2 night stay Honeymooners can travel within 6 months of the date of marriage.
Weddings at Phinda Rock Lodge
A wedding at the intimate Phinda Rock Lodge is unquestionably what brides dream of. See more details on weddings at andBeyond Safari Wedding.
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Dramatically set into a cliff face, Phinda Rock Lodge’s six intimate and private accommodation suites provide breathtaking views of Phinda Private Game Reserve
