NEW OPENINGS
andBeyond Phinda Homestead, South Africa
Re-opening September 2018
&Beyond Phinda Homestead in South
Africa, was tragically destroyed in a fire last
December. Thankfully no one was hurt, and
if any silver lining can be gleaned amongst
the devastation incurred, it’s the unexpected
opportunity to rebuild the Homestead,
accentuating its undeniable highlights and
improving on any glitches or downfalls it
may have had in the past. Of course Fox
Browne Creative – the dynamic and critically-
acclaimed duo of Chris Browne and Debra
Fox – has been commissioned once again to
recreate Phinda Homestead’s chic interior
design while retaining its classic simplicity
andBeyond Tengile River Lodge, South Africa
Opening December 2018
Set to open its doors to guests in December
2018, this exquisite new property will share
the same traversing rights as its neighbour,
&Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp. Fresh, elegant
interiors by Anatomy Design will give a
slightly more modern twist to the classic and
authentic Sabi Sand safari ambience. Warm,
comfortable and contemporary, the lodge will
intersperse quiet, intimate spaces with
pockets of open space designed for group
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and sophistication. Their flawless vision
incorporates raw, earthy materials, combined
with their signature and always quirky
accents, as well as the area’s local flavours
to create an elegant and contemporary bush
home away from home. Traditional Nguni
hides, intricate basketwork and colourful
crafts will feature throughout the home,
paying particular homage to the area’s rich
and vibrant Zulu culture. Fun, quirky accents
will celebrate the reserve’s past as a pineapple
farm and warm, earthy shades of burnt clay
and aloe will serve as the accent colours.
Signature woven latticework will appear
in unexpected places, as will furniture with
subtle hints of 1980s retro design, giving the exclusive private home an inviting interior that
is both modern and tactile. The bedrooms will
be minimalist yet elegant and the spacious
bathrooms will feature marble basins shaped
like traditional Zulu pots. The villa’s gym and
massage room will be enlivened with quirky
accessories in the signature colours, while
the library will make use of pineapple motifs
to tell the story of the reserve’s past. The
spacious outdoor veranda will boast an island
bar to encourage family gatherings, while
a decorative herb garden will be situated
outside the kitchen. Bookings for travel after
01 September 2018 are now open.
gatherings. Delicate, Zen-like floating suites
will peer out from the dappled shade of a
cool forest and out across the lush riverbed.
Following the gentle curve of the river bank,
each area of the lodge will boast magnificent
river views. Raised above ground level, the
spacious suites will feature cosy sunken
lounges, elegant bedrooms and bathrooms
that open out onto the forest. Cleverly
designed living areas can be converted to
cater for children’s sleeping arrangements,
making each of the airy suites family-friendly.
A tranquil spa and fully-equipped gym area offer a haven of tranquillity where guests
can spend the entire day relaxing in between
action-packed game drives. Sustainability
lies at the heart of this new lodge’s form
and function, from environmentally friendly
materials that are designed to last longer to
automation that is designed to reduce the
use of electricity and the combination of solar
power with procedures designed to increase
efficiency both during the build phase and
after.
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