Accreditation and Awards

* 3 Star Grading awarded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
* Member of the Phalaborwa Accommodation Association – PAA
* Most popular accommodation in Phalaborwa 2010 Award - TravelGround
* Member of Travel Ground
* Member of Safari Now
* Member of Rooms for Africa
* Member of Tripadvisor

Where to Eat

* Breakfast (7:00 – 9:00) every day
* Launch packs on requested only
* Easy walking distance of several restaurants
* Dinner on requested only

Kruger National Park Info

* Phalaborwa Gate times 06:00 till 18:00
* Sable Dam +/- 15min travelling
* Masorini +/- 30min travelling
* Lethaba Camp +/- 1hour travelling
* Olifanits Camp +/- 2hours travelling
* Mopani Camp +/- 2hours travelling

Mozambique Info

* Phalaborwa to Giriyondo Border Post +/- 100km, 2 hours travelling
* The border post closes at 14:00 in winter, and 15:00 in summer.

Activities / Things To Do
in and around Phalaborwa

AFRIKANIA - POTTERY OF DISTINCTION - AMARULA LAPA - ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE – MASORINI - KRUGER NATIONAL - C.A.R.E - CULTURAL TOURS – CURIO SHOPS & CRAFT CENTRE - ELEPHANT MUSEUM - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - GOLF IN THE WILD at the world famous Hans Merensky Estate - HORSE RIDING – MICRO LIGHT FLIGHTS - MINE MUSEUM – FOSKOR – NATURAL WONDER - NIGHT DRIVES / BUSH BRAAI / BUSH WALKS / DAY WALKS INTO - TOUR OF COPPER MINE- VIEW POINT – ELEPHANT SAFARIS – KAPAMA CHEETAG BREEDING – MOHOLOHOLO – SWADINI REPTILE PARK – ECHO CAVES - BUFFALO BREEDING PROJECT MOJADJI CYCAD FOREST - SILK WORM FARM - WHITE LIONS OF TIMBAVATI -  MOZAMBIQUE AND THE GREATER TRANS FRONTIER PARK

OTHER AREAS (+- 2,5 hours drive) from Phalaborwa

PILGRIM’S REST – SABIE – GRASKOP – BLYDE RIVER CANYON - MAC MAC FALLS - GOD’S WINDOW –POT HOLES - VENDA SUN & CASINO (Thoyando) – MAROPA CASINO (Pietersburg)

You will be charged an extra nights cost for late departure. If you smoke inside our rooms or burn mozzie coils, you will be charged with an extra nights cost. We do have smoking areas on the outside of the room doors.    

INTERESTING FACTS
ABOUT PHALABORWA

According to geologists, about 2000 years ago a spectacular volcanic eruption took place in the Phalaborwa area.  As a direct result a gigantic volcanic pipe was formed.

This volcanic pipe is richly loaded with minerals and metals such as copper, mica, gold, iron, vermiculite, phosphate and zirconium.

Hundreds of years ago Sotho tribes first settled in the area bounded by the Olifants and Lethaba rivers. They soon realized they were settling into an unfavourable area and relocated back to this fertile bushveld valley.

They named the area Phalaborwa and settled here. Evidence of mining in clay smelting ovens of iron and copper abound in the area.

The name Phalaborwa means "better than the South".

Today Phalaborwa is known as the true Gateway to the world famous Kruger National Park, and is situated less than 2km from the gate.

Phalaborwa is also affectionately known as the "Town of Two Summers". It experiences mild winters. Summer days, which can get very hot, are made bearable by modern aids such as air-conditioners, fans and swimming pools.

Visitors can do all their shopping right here, as the town is neatly laid out with shopping malls and banking facilities, and all the major chain stores are represented.

Phalaborwa offers a vast and varied range of accommodation, and a vast range of opportunities to view wildlife up close and personal.

Safaris, walking trials, river safaris down the Olifants river, all of these experiences are structured to offer you, the visitor, a unique holiday experience!