Camps and outdoor activities are some the most popular activities families get involved in during this time of the year. With sunrise being earlier and the sunset happening later during the evening, the spring and summer season its often the best time for you and your loved ones to make some of the best memories together.
Located in the heart of the Limpopo province and surrounded by the Kruger National Park and several other game reserves is the town of Phalaborwa – a word which translates to “better than the south.”
While it may be some of the least talked about towns in South Africa, this beautiful town is considered one of our country’s most prized possessions and oozes with natural beauty.
According to the tourism website, Phalaborwa Tourism, the town is best known for its “unique melting pot of vibrant culture, incredible food, warm hospitality and wide range of accommodation options.”
With so much to explore, holiday goers and international tourists will have ticked off several boxes from their bucket lists and come back to experience some more.
If you are thinking of visiting this town, here are some fun places you and your family can visit:
Kruger National Park
Perhaps one of the most popular of the activities to get involved in when making your way to this town is visiting the Kruger National Park. Attended by people from all over the world this is an ideal place to visit if you and your family are lovers of wildlife and nature. It is here where you can go on a guided tour and see our country’s Big Five.
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Meanwhile there are various other spots where you can explore wildlife, some include Bushbaby adventures, Olifants River Safaris, Nandzana Safaris and the Kedibone Safaris.
Alebana River Lodge
During you break away from home you can visit the Alebana River Lodge a beautiful getaway retreat that overlooks the river that is home to a plethora of wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles and a variety of bird species. This provides you with a unique safari experience and sightings – especially during the evening. The number of activities offered at this lodge includes game drives, bush walks, birding, as well as star gazing and photography.
Foskor Mine Museum
Despite the town being best known for its wildlife, Phalaborwa was also a mining towm. Located in Koper Street, is the town’s oldest house.
“The museum is dedicated to celebrating the rich, long-standing mining history of the region and the important part this industry has played in terms of local economy and international recognition,” explains the tourism website SA Venues.
Here visitors can expand their knowledge on the mining history of Phalaborwa as well as the Big Hole, an open cast mine that has an impressive width of 20kms and a depth of 450 meters.
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