Phinda Homestead by &Beyond
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Phinda Homestead by &Beyond

South Africa

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Wake up with giraffe outside your window, explore wild Africa with your own guide, and relax in a villa made just for you
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Exclusive use four-bedroom homestead with private pool, gym, chef, butler, and safari vehicle. Modern open plan design, panoramic bush views, and all the comforts of home.

Adventures

Private game drives with your own guide and tracker. Walking safaris. Rhino conservation experiences. River cruises (seasonal). Kids activities. Bush dining and sundowners. Wellness treatments.

Features

Fully exclusive-use villa. Private pool, gym, and kitchen. Personal chef, butler, guide, and tracker. Flexible schedules. Big Five and cheetah sightings. Family friendly and perfect for groups.

Only Here

Phinda Homestead by &Beyond is for those seeking total privacy, flexibility, and adventure with family or friends. Perfect for multi-generational travel, groups, or families who want their own safari lodge and personalized service in a Big Five reserve.

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Your Safari, Your Way

Phinda Homestead delivers a private villa experience, tailored activities, and incredible wildlife in one of South Africa’s top reserves. Best for families, groups, and friends who want total exclusivity and comfort.

Why Stay Here

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Choose Your Experience

Every day at Phinda Homestead is yours to design, with private guides, family adventures, and wild moments at your own pace
Private Game Drives
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Safari on your schedule

Explore Phinda’s diverse habitats and wildlife at your own pace, with a dedicated guide and tracker.

Rhino Conservation Experience
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Help save Africa’s giants

Join the conservation team for rhino tracking, monitoring, and hands-on learning about wildlife protection.

Bush Walks
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Discover the wild up close

Walk with guides to learn about animal tracks, plants, and the small wonders of the bush.

River Cruises
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See Phinda from the water

Seasonal river cruises reveal hippos, birds, and spectacular landscapes with sundowners on the water.

Wellness and Fitness
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Relax, rejuvenate, and revive

Enjoy in room spa treatments, yoga, and workouts in your private gym and pool.

Bush Dining
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Dine wild under the stars

Savor private meals in wild locations, from breakfast in the bush to candlelit dinners by the fire.

Phinda Homestead by &Beyond Sustainability In Action

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Wildlife, People, and Purpose

Phinda supports rhino conservation, community schools, and sustainable eco operations. Staying here helps protect wildlife and uplift local families.

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Let us create your private safari experience

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a tailor made Phinda Homestead itinerary, from rhino tracking to bush dining and family fun.

Request a personal experience or see our list of sample itineraries.

Choose Your Experience

Every day at Phinda Homestead is yours to design, with private guides, family adventures, and wild moments at your own pace
Private Game Drives
Details +
Less -
Safari on your schedule

Explore Phinda’s diverse habitats and wildlife at your own pace, with a dedicated guide and tracker.

Rhino Conservation Experience
Details +
Less -
Help save Africa’s giants

Join the conservation team for rhino tracking, monitoring, and hands-on learning about wildlife protection.

Bush Walks
Details +
Less -
Discover the wild up close

Walk with guides to learn about animal tracks, plants, and the small wonders of the bush.

River Cruises
Details +
Less -
See Phinda from the water

Seasonal river cruises reveal hippos, birds, and spectacular landscapes with sundowners on the water.

Wellness and Fitness
Details +
Less -
Relax, rejuvenate, and revive

Enjoy in room spa treatments, yoga, and workouts in your private gym and pool.

Bush Dining
Details +
Less -
Dine wild under the stars

Savor private meals in wild locations, from breakfast in the bush to candlelit dinners by the fire.

Phinda Homestead by &Beyond Sustainability In Action

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Wildlife, People, and Purpose

Phinda supports rhino conservation, community schools, and sustainable eco operations. Staying here helps protect wildlife and uplift local families.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Let us create your private safari experience

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a tailor made Phinda Homestead itinerary, from rhino tracking to bush dining and family fun.

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Choose Your Experience

Every day at Phinda Homestead is yours to design, with private guides, family adventures, and wild moments at your own pace
Private Game Drives
Details +
Safari on your schedule

Explore Phinda’s diverse habitats and wildlife at your own pace, with a dedicated guide and tracker.

Rhino Conservation Experience
Details +
Help save Africa’s giants

Join the conservation team for rhino tracking, monitoring, and hands-on learning about wildlife protection.

Bush Walks
Details +
Discover the wild up close

Walk with guides to learn about animal tracks, plants, and the small wonders of the bush.

River Cruises
Details +
See Phinda from the water

Seasonal river cruises reveal hippos, birds, and spectacular landscapes with sundowners on the water.

Wellness and Fitness
Details +
Relax, rejuvenate, and revive

Enjoy in room spa treatments, yoga, and workouts in your private gym and pool.

Bush Dining
Details +
Dine wild under the stars

Savor private meals in wild locations, from breakfast in the bush to candlelit dinners by the fire.

Phinda Homestead by &Beyond Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">exclusive conservation, family legacy and private guiding <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">shaping a deeply personal phinda experience</span> together</h2>

Wildlife, People, and Purpose

Phinda supports rhino conservation, community schools, and sustainable eco operations. Staying here helps protect wildlife and uplift local families.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Let us create your private safari experience

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a tailor made Phinda Homestead itinerary, from rhino tracking to bush dining and family fun.

Phinda Homestead by &Beyond Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">exclusive conservation, family legacy and private guiding <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">shaping a deeply personal phinda experience</span> together</h2>

Wildlife, People, and Purpose

Phinda supports rhino conservation, community schools, and sustainable eco operations. Staying here helps protect wildlife and uplift local families.

View Fact Sheet
Contact Wild Earth Stays for a tailor made Phinda Homestead itinerary, from rhino tracking to bush dining and family fun.
Book Now
Let us create your private safari experience

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a tailor made Phinda Homestead itinerary, from rhino tracking to bush dining and family fun.

Choose Your Experience

Every day at Phinda Homestead is yours to design, with private guides, family adventures, and wild moments at your own pace
Explore Phinda’s diverse habitats and wildlife at your own pace, with a dedicated guide and tracker.
Private Game Drives
Details +
Less -
Safari on your schedule

Explore Phinda’s diverse habitats and wildlife at your own pace, with a dedicated guide and tracker.

Explore Phinda’s diverse habitats and wildlife at your own pace, with a dedicated guide and tracker.
Join the conservation team for rhino tracking, monitoring, and hands-on learning about wildlife protection.
Rhino Conservation Experience
Details +
Less -
Help save Africa’s giants

Join the conservation team for rhino tracking, monitoring, and hands-on learning about wildlife protection.

Join the conservation team for rhino tracking, monitoring, and hands-on learning about wildlife protection.
Walk with guides to learn about animal tracks, plants, and the small wonders of the bush.
Bush Walks
Details +
Less -
Discover the wild up close

Walk with guides to learn about animal tracks, plants, and the small wonders of the bush.

Walk with guides to learn about animal tracks, plants, and the small wonders of the bush.
Seasonal river cruises reveal hippos, birds, and spectacular landscapes with sundowners on the water.
River Cruises
Details +
Less -
See Phinda from the water

Seasonal river cruises reveal hippos, birds, and spectacular landscapes with sundowners on the water.

Seasonal river cruises reveal hippos, birds, and spectacular landscapes with sundowners on the water.
Enjoy in room spa treatments, yoga, and workouts in your private gym and pool.
Wellness and Fitness
Details +
Less -
Relax, rejuvenate, and revive

Enjoy in room spa treatments, yoga, and workouts in your private gym and pool.

Enjoy in room spa treatments, yoga, and workouts in your private gym and pool.
Savor private meals in wild locations, from breakfast in the bush to candlelit dinners by the fire.
Bush Dining
Details +
Less -
Dine wild under the stars

Savor private meals in wild locations, from breakfast in the bush to candlelit dinners by the fire.

Savor private meals in wild locations, from breakfast in the bush to candlelit dinners by the fire.
Why you'll stay forever
Signature Phinda Homestead Experiences
Fully Private Villa

Your own exclusive use home with four bedrooms, pool, lounge, kitchen, and gym for complete privacy and comfort.

Your own exclusive use home with four bedrooms, pool, lounge, kitchen, and gym for complete privacy and comfort.
Personal Chef and Butler

Private chef and butler create custom menus and dining experiences in villa or under the stars.

Private chef and butler create custom menus and dining experiences in villa or under the stars.
Private Guide and Safari Vehicle

Flexible schedules, exclusive game drives, and walking safaris tailored to your group and interests.

Flexible schedules, exclusive game drives, and walking safaris tailored to your group and interests.
Family and Group Friendly

Four bedrooms, flexible spaces, kids activities, and family focused adventures for all ages.

Four bedrooms, flexible spaces, kids activities, and family focused adventures for all ages.
Wellness and Fitness

Private pool, gym, and in room spa treatments for relaxation between adventures.

Private pool, gym, and in room spa treatments for relaxation between adventures.
Conservation and Community Impact

Your stay helps fund rhino protection, schools, and eco programs supporting wildlife and local families.

Your stay helps fund rhino protection, schools, and eco programs supporting wildlife and local families.
MEET
YOUR HOST
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Connections Matter!

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team during a live consultation, and together we’ll plan your perfect journey.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

From the Wild at Heart

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Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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The villa, food, and private safari team made this our best family holiday ever. We loved the freedom and luxury.

Gavin R,
June 2023,
TripAdvisor

Incredible experience for our group. Our chef was amazing, and we saw cheetahs and rhinos every day.

Lindiwe S,
July 2023,
Expedia

Total privacy, brilliant guiding, and the homestead is stunning. It felt like home in the wild.

Matthew D,
August 2022,
Trustpilot
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Location
South Africa / Africa
-27.8569, 32.3653
Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NEAREST AIRPORT
Phinda Airstrip, Richards Bay Airport, King Shaka International Airport
Fly to Richards Bay or King Shaka (Durban), transfer by road 2 to 3 hours, or connect by light aircraft to Phinda Airstrip with 20 minute transfer to villa.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
May to September
May to September is dry, cool, and ideal for wildlife. October to April is green, warm, with excellent birding and lush scenery.

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Contact Wild Earth Stays for a tailor made Phinda Homestead itinerary, from rhino tracking to bush dining and family fun.
Book Now
Let us create your private safari experience

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a tailor made Phinda Homestead itinerary, from rhino tracking to bush dining and family fun.

&Beyond
&Beyond
Connections That Truly Matter

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team in a live consultation to plan your perfect journey together.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

Phinda Homestead by &Beyond
From the Wild at Heart

Populated by the CMS. Do not edit.

Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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The villa, food, and private safari team made this our best family holiday ever. We loved the freedom and luxury.

Gavin R,
June 2023,
TripAdvisor

Incredible experience for our group. Our chef was amazing, and we saw cheetahs and rhinos every day.

Lindiwe S,
July 2023,
Expedia

Total privacy, brilliant guiding, and the homestead is stunning. It felt like home in the wild.

Matthew D,
August 2022,
Trustpilot