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Phalaborwa, South Africa

Phalaborwa

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Phalaborwa

Dive into Phalaborwa, where the bushveld meets adventure! Feel the thrill of nearby Kruger National Park as you spot majestic elephants, bask in the warm African sun, and savor delicious local cuisine. Explore vibrant markets bursting with color and rhythm; your senses will dance! This is a hidden gem waiting to sprinkle your travel tales with unforgettable memories!

Recommendations

Landmark4.4/5

Phalaborwa Gate @ Kruger National Park

Ready to embark on a wild adventure? Welcome to Phalaborwa Gate at Kruger National Park! This entrance on R71 offers easy access to the park's abundant wildlife, stunning landscapes, and thrilling safari experiences. Get ready to spot the Big Five, explore vibrant ecosystems, and make unforgettable memories in South Africa's iconic national park. Let the safari fun begin!

Culture3.9/5

Masorini Archaeological Site

Landmark4.1/5

Mine View Point

Landmark4.9/5

Olifants River Game Reserve

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AFRICAN MAGPIE SAFARI PHALABORWA

Landmark4.3/5

Epic Water Park & Entertainment

Landmark4.4/5

Palabora Mining Company

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Culture2.9/5

Foskor Mynwese Museum (phalaborwa)

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Transport4/5

Hendrik Van Eck Airport (Phalaborwa) - FAPH

Landmark4/5

Phalaborwa tourist centre & tour operator

Landmark4.4/5

Phalaborwa Centre

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The Marula

Eat4.6/5

The Bus Stop

Eat$$$5/5

Bean Around Coffee Shop

Eat3.9/5

The Calabash Grill Restaurant

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The Hat & Creek Restaurant

Eat3.5/5

Roman's Pizza Phalaborwa

Eat4.8/5

Safari Junction Grill House

Cafe5/5

Hlanganani Community Craft & Coffee Shop

Stays

Stay$$$$4.65/5

La Lechere Guest House

This 4-star guesthouse with modern African décor features en suite rooms with a private patio. La Lechere has an outdoor pool and is located 7 minutes’ drive from the Phalaborwa Airport‎ and 5 km from Kruger National Park’s Phalaborwa Gate. All rooms at La Lechere overlook the pool and tropical garden, and are equipped with air conditioning, a satellite TV, safe and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The restaurant serves a complimentary breakfast daily on the restaurant's deck overlooking the pool. Packed lunches are available upon request. La Lechere Guest House is fully solar powered and has its own borehole to supply the guests always with power and water. An airport shuttle can be arranged at an additional fee and free parking is available on site. Phalaborwa is located 520 km north of Johannesburg. Part of the guest house are also 2 lovely family dogs. The dogs are not coming into the rooms.

Stay$$$$4.55/5

Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa is situated 290 metres from the Kruger National Park’s Phalaborwa Gate. The hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a sun terrace. Decorated in natural colours, the elegant rooms at Bushveld Terrace come complete with a flat-screen satellite TV, desk, small refrigerator and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Each unit offers an en suite bathroom and some include a seating area. The hotel’s restaurant serves breakfast daily, and has an à la carte and buffet menu. Packed lunches can be arranged upon request. Free WiFi is available and facilities offered include a children's playground. Guests can explore the Kruger National Park that boasts an array of wildlife. Activities in the surrounding area include golfing and hiking. The hotel is within 3 km from the Phalaborwa Airport and 4 km from the Hans Merensky Golf Estate. Airport transfers to and from the hotel can be arranged upon advance request.

Stay$$$4.35/5

Royal Game Guesthouse

Royal Game Guest House in Phalaborwa offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the year-round outdoor swimming pool, lounge, or outdoor seating area. The property features a beautiful garden and provides free on-site private parking. A continental or full English/Irish breakfast is served daily, including juice, cheese, and fruits. The breakfast is highly appreciated by guests. Located on a quiet street, the guest house is 13 km from Phalaborwa Airport and 15 km from Kruger National Park. The reception staff speak Afrikaans and English.

Stay5/5

Watershed Self Catering

Stay4.7/5

Silonque self catering villas bordering Kruger with private pool

Stay4.2/5

Phalaborwa Safari Park, A Forever Resort

Stay4/5

Cajori Hotel

Stay3.8/5

Phalaborwa Self Catering Rooms

Stay3.1/5

Hans Merensky Hotel and Spa

Things To Do
Provided byViator

5/5

Private Full Day Safari (10 hours) in Kruger National Park

Discover the Diverse Wildlife of Kruger National Park with an Open Safari vehicle which gives you a higher vantage point for viewing animals, offering a panoramic view. Experience the thrill of a lifetime by exploring the vast biodiversity and various wildlife species that Kruger National Park has to offer. Enjoy a picturesque lunch at a picnic spot, and listen to the sounds of nature while breakfast will be packed ad ready for you to enjoy at any time when you feel peckish during the morning. For the moments of tranquility, we provide ponchos and beanbags for your comfort. On a Full-Day Safari with us, we encourage you to relax, breathe, and savor the beauty of our beloved Kruger National Park.

$206.58
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5/5

Kruger National Park Full Day Safari Tour

Regarded by our guests as the best Kruger National Park experience you can have, we will watch as the bush comes to life as a new day dawns whilst enjoy your morning bush coffee on this 9-hour private safari. As you enjoy the waking hours, be inspired by the history and legacy of safari as you gain a vivid understanding of the adventure that lies before you. Your guides are not only experts on the land and its wildlife, but also its heritage and folklore. You will have the opportunity to experience the Kruger National Park both visually, imaginatively and emotionally as you seek out its wildlife. Go in search of the legendary Big 5 and leave thrilled, connected and in touch with nature on this African safari adventure.

$246.66
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5/5
48 h

5 Day Wildlife Photographic Safari - Kruger National Park - B1 Photo Safaris

5 Days in the African Bush gives you the best possible chance to experience and capture the best wildlife and nature moments. Your experienced photographic guide and your driver (2 Guides onboard) will make sure you miss nothing and are taken care of with personal attention. Our vehicle is also fitted with 220 volt Sine wave inverters for charging batteries, phones, etc anytime when needed with USB and South African plug mounts. We do provide a professional equipment rental service via a third party and we offer free collection and delivery after the equipment is paid with the third party rental company. Accommodation is in basic 3 star bungalows clean and comfortable with airconditioning and a small kitchenette with a fridge. Staying in different camps does improve your exploration of Kruger Park searching for different species of animals and birds. Our tours are tailor-made and private to suit your needs, please contact us when making this booking for special requests.

$3,025.74
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5/5
6 h 30 mins

Half Day Kruger Safari from Malelane, Marloth Park & Komatipoort

We offer you daily Safaris onto The Kruger National Park in a luxury and comfortable Open Safari Vehicle with a qualified, passionate guide who will endeavor to show you the best that Kruger has to offer. The half day drive is 6 hours long and includes a breakfast stop of approximately an hour. Bottled water would be supplied during the drive and all meals would be for the guests account unless pre-arrangements have been made with us. While searching for Kruger’s amazing animals a stop would be made at a picnic spot along the way. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase curious at these stops. Animals that could be seen during the drive are the Big 5 and of course we will endeavor to show you the more scarce animals like Cheetah and Wild Dog.

$74.00
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5/5

Kingdom Of Eswatini Full Day - From Marloth Park & Malelane

Need something different from your Kruger holiday? We have a perfect break for you away from safari to the Kingdom of Eswatini. In this full day we bring one to all the warmth and comfort of the complete Royal welcoming treat. Our unique designed route covers all the Gems of The Kingdom in the making. We depart daily from Marloth Park and Malelane and we also consider last minutes bookings.

$153.55
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5/5
72 h

3 Day Kruger National Park From Mbombela & Maputo

We have dedicated this safari mainly in Kruger South where most of our guests get back to us with amazing safari experiences. It is the most wildlife populated destination, from small five to the famous Big Five mammals. Choice of accommodation and the meal served surpass overall service expectacions. If looking for 100% Kruger safari getaway do not look far as we know exactly how meet our guests expectations.

$923.14
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5/5
12 h

Full Day Private Kruger Park Safari

An exciting early morning is the start of your day venturing into the Kruger National Park, in one of our open 4×4 game viewers. Exploring the Kruger National Park and its natural habitat is for many a bucket list dream that has to be ticked off. During the course of your adventure, comfort stops and a lunch break at a scenic picnic spot or Rest Camp will be enjoyed, where one can savour the sounds of the bush and the scenic landscape and then continue the search for the big five in their natural habitat. The Kruger is roughly the size of Wales, covering 19,485 square kilometres (7,523 sq mi) and the animals are as wild as they come!

$154.16
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4.9/5
96 h

3 Night & 4 Day Private Kruger Park Safari

The Greater Kruger National Park is South Africa’s premier safari destination: it’s the largest wildlife conservancy in Africa, set in one of the most accessible yet un spoilt wilderness areas in South Africa A Kruger National Park safari thus delivers some of the finest game viewing in the world and the right safari operator can offer visitors an experience of a lifetime. Think 4×4 game drives at dawn or dusk, followed by dinner under African stars… This is a Private Safari for families or groups of friends so no strangers on the safari vehicle with you and covers the Middle Part of The Kruger National Park Every day starts with an early morning game drive before we return for a breakfast back at camp. You game drives are done in an open safari vehicle and because it is private you get to spend time at sighting and one on one time with your guide.

$2,343.30
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4.8/5

Panorama Route Full Day Tour

Panorama Route is another exciting nature destination within what we call the lowveld region. With our attractive stops one find himself or herself in a different wonderful wild. We visit God’s Window, Lisbon falls, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondavels. Entrance or conservation is included. Lunch break provided.

$178.21
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4.8/5

Full Day Kruger National Park Safari - Open Vehicle From Hazyview

Is the opportunity to experience the African Wilderness at a relaxed pace, guided by passion for wildlife, personalized service and the excitement of discovering Kruger's incredible biodiversity. Our full day Kruger safari is designed for travellers who want more than just a game drive - it is a mere opportunity to immerse themselves in one of Africa's remarkable wildlife destinations. Booking with Nhlalala Travel for your Kruger experience is a decision you will never regret. Be it a full day or half day we avail ourselves for authentic safari complete enjoyment.

$122.72
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4.6/5
10 h 30 mins

Full Day Kruger Safari from Malelane Marloth Park & Komatipoort

We offer you daily Safaris onto The Kruger National Park in a luxury and comfortable Open Safari Vehicle with a qualified, passionate guide who will endeavor to show you the best that Kruger has to offer. The full day drive is 10 hours long and includes a breakfast and lunch stop of approximately an hour each. Bottled water would be supplied during the drive and all meals would be for the guests account unless pre-arrangements have been made with us. While searching for Kruger’s amazing animals stops would be made at picnic spots along the way. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase curious at these stops. Animals that could be seen during the drive are the Big 5 and of course we will endeavor to show you the more scarce animals like Cheetah and Wild Dog.

$95.58
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288 h

Private 12-Day Johannesburg, Kruger, Drakensberg, Cape Town Tour

This is the best tour around South Africa, taking you from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park for a Big 5 experience. Then to Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, a World Heritage Site, where you can experience a Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise as well as a game drive. We travel further to the sunny city of Durban. From Durban, we proceed to the Drakensberg Mountains before we begin to explore the Garden Route, where we visit Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Hermanus. Other highlights include hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve, game driving at Addo National Park, and wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate.

$3,329.96
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6 h

Game Drive Experience in Kruger National Park

Savor a comforting cup of coffee or tea as you await entry at the gate. Once inside, surrender to the tranquil embrace of nature, melting away the stresses of everyday life. It's akin to embarking on a treasure hunt, where each encounter with magnificent creatures—lions, giraffes, leopards, majestic elephants and their playful offspring—unveils a new, precious delight. Are you a bird enthusiast? Prepare to be enchanted by the diverse avian life—from soaring vultures and majestic eagles to the vibrant hues of small, colourful birds. And amidst it all, encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and perhaps even a curious tortoise await. Join us and immerse yourself in an experience that transcends the digital realm—a journey where nature's true magic unfolds before your very

$155.40
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Private Full Day Safari in Kruger National Park

Discover the wonders of Kruger National Park on a private full-day safari tailored to your group's interests. Your tour includes all entrance and conservation fees up front. Perfect for couples, families, or friends, or photographers who want to linger longer at sightings, this exclusive experience allows you to explore at your own pace, whether you're seeking predators or observing vast herds on the plains. With a FGASA-accredited, wildlife photography studied guide, enjoy personalized insights while traveling in a private open safari vehicle. Private full-day safari experience in Kruger National Park. Tailored itinerary to focus on your specific wildlife interests. Enjoy a light breakfast in the bush and snacks during your adventure. Expert guidance from an FGASA-accredited safari guide

$172.66
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