andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge sits within a rare stand of sand forest, one of the most ecologically unusual habitats protected anywhere on the Phinda reserve, its glass-walled suites designed to disappear into the surrounding canopy.
Glass-walled suites raised on stilts within the sand forest canopy, offering a sense of near-total immersion in the surrounding habitat.
A refined, contemporary dining programme consistent with andBeyond’s broader portfolio standards.
Game drives across Phinda’s seven distinct habitats, along with guided walks through the rare sand forest itself.
Phinda holds the Big Five alongside a notable population of forest-associated species found in few other reserves in the region.
The sand forest’s dense, layered canopy offers a genuinely different photographic backdrop from the open bushveld found at most Big Five lodges.
Phinda’s sand forest is one of the rarest and most threatened habitat types in southern Africa, and andBeyond’s land management here is a significant conservation contribution.
To arrange a tailor-made journey to this lodge, speak with your Kipekee Journey Lead.
