&Beyond Phinda Rock Lodge

The main lodge is set high on the cliff, with the suites further down the slope. A welcome refuge after a day in the bush, the communal area gives you a chance to chat with the other guests over dinner at the banquet-style table or chill quietly in the cosy sitting room. Decor is luxurious Pan-African style and there's a large fireplace for chilly winter nights. Various viewing decks offer spectacular bird's-eye views of the valley, the wildlife and the bold sunsets.

Stay in the definitive room with a view! With only six suites dotted across the hilltop, Phinda Rock Lodge proffers both romantic and super-private accommodation. Each suite has air conditioning, double or twin beds, a minibar fridge, private deck and plunge pool with an uninterrupted view to lose yourself in. En-suite bathrooms have both showers and baths, and some rooms also have an outdoor shower. Seclusion of this magnitude is so rare you may never want to leave your room.