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andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge

Set deep in the heart of a rare and beautiful dry sand forest, the spectacular Forest Lodge at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve fuses architectural design and conservation. The creation of this award-winning safari lodge was an exemplary exercise in building eco-sensitive structures with a light footprint (not one tree was felled during construction). Inventively designed in Zulu Zen style, each handcrafted, glass-encased suite is a combination of glass, wood and minimalist design incorporating high-gloss wooden floors, richly tactile fabrics and crimson Zulu artefacts. These 16 private stilted suites each feature luxurious ensuite bathrooms and private viewing decks, including the two-bedroom Family Suite. Unwind in the lodge’s sparkling rim-flow swimming pool, or relax in the spa, or one of the guest sitting areas with expansive viewing decks affording panoramic views of the game-filled plains. Visit the Gym, or Safari Shop with its unique and colourful local Zulu artefacts. Dine in the traditional African boma, under a romantic canvas of stars, candles and lanterns.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT PHINDA FOREST LODGE

If you are travelling between November and February, then be sure to venture out to Sodwana Bay one evening to witness loggerhead and leatherback turtles laying their eggs on the beach.

Enjoy a specialist walking safari with an expert ranger who will guide you through Phinda’s seven unique habitats.

Try your hand had e-biking through the beautiful Sand Forest on one of four guided routes, each with their own technical and fitness level suited to you and your groups needs.

Features

TYPE:
Accommodation
LANGUAGES:
English, Zulu
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
Suite(s) (16 rooms)
Family Suite (1 room)
16
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Adventure
Beach / Coastal
Big 5
Birding
Cycling
Flora
Gourmet
History & Culture
Indigenous Culture / Art
Leisure
Nature
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Wildlife
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
Bar
Battery Charging Facilities
Communal Dining
Eco Friendly
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Pool
Restaurant
Spa
Vegetarian
ROOM FACILITIES:
Air Conditioning
Balcony / Deck
Bath
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
Fan
Fridge
Heater
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Lounge Area
Mini Bar (Complimentary)
Mini Bar
Safe
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
24-hour Security
Airport Shuttle (Available)
Credit Card Facilities
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Meal on Request
Private Vehicle (Available)
Room Service
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Big 5
Bird Watching
Fine Dining
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
High Tea
Massages
Night Drives
Rhino Tracking
Safaris
Sleep Outs
Walks (Guided)
Wildlife Tours
ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
Adrenaline Activities
Beach
Big 5
Bird Watching
Child Friendly Activities
Cultural Tours
Deep Sea Fishing
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
General Sightseeing
Historical Tours
Marine Adventures
Mountain Biking
Rhino Tracking
Scuba Diving
Turtle Tracking
Walks (Guided)
Wildlife Tours
FRIENDLY:
Business
Children
Honeymoon
Leisure
Luxury
Romance
Vegetarian
Weddings
GUIDANCE:
Game Drive (Max 6 pax with window seats)
Interleading Rooms Available
Private Game Drive Vehicle Available
Seasonal Activities

Rooms

Suite(s) (16 rooms)

Built in perfect harmony with the existing flow of the intensely canopied rare Sand Forest, &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge‘s exquisite suites, seemingly floating between the forest floor and the towering torchwood trees, are set to undergo an extensive refurbishment, bringing new life to the much-loved lodge. Embodying a commitment to minimise the impact on the environment in an effort to continually protect the sensitive habitat, the refurbishment will utilise the existing lodge’s suite structures, while also updating the architectural design and taking care not to detract from the essence of the lodge design and its original ‘Zulu-zen’ concept.

New and exciting design additions include elements of the natural forest and Zulu culture through the use of tactile textures and natural materials such as woven matting, textured grass cloth wallpaper, and hardwood floors, with natural stone tiling in the bathrooms. The suites have been reconfigured within their existing structure, creating a more comfortable space that better utilises the current space, while maximising the connection to the forest through wide open views. Each suite features an ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bath, an indoor shower, and double vanity. The suites have also been upgraded with a new super-king bed, his-and-hers wardrobes, a sitting area, a freestanding personal bar, a coffee and tea station, as well as a refurbished deck ideal for savouring the each suite’s beautiful and natural surrounds.

Family Suite (1 room)

The family suite comprises of two rooms which can be accessed privately or through a linked passageway. The main suite features an ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bath, an indoor shower, and double vanity. Additionally, it has a super-king bed, his-and-hers wardrobes, a sitting area, a freestanding personal bar, a coffee and tea station, as well as a refurbished outdoor deck. The second bedroom, linked via a small passageway, each with a closable door for privacy, also includes a super-king bed (which can be converted to a twin), and a seperate bathroom with an indoor shower, toilet, and single vanity.

Seamlessly blending aspects of Japanese minimalism with an ode to local culture, and aligned to the lodge’s other suites, the Family Suite celebrates a contemporary design incorporating elements of the natural forest and Zulu culture through the use of tactile textures and natural materials such as woven matting, textured grass cloth wallpaper, and hardwood floors, with natural stone tiling in the bathrooms.

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