Things to Do in Phalaborwa
Big Five safaris, river cruises, bushveld golf and the Panorama Route — all within easy reach of Kruger’s Phalaborwa Gate, five minutes from the cottage.
Kruger National Park
The Phalaborwa Gate is five minutes from the cottage — a quiet entrance into central Kruger, with superb game-viewing along the Letaba and Olifants rivers. Ideal for an unhurried self-drive day.
Guided safaris with Bushbaby →Guided Safaris
Prefer an expert at the wheel? Full-day, half-day and sunrise safari drives depart from Phalaborwa, with guides who know exactly where to find the wildlife.
Book a safari →Golf in the Bush
Phalaborwa's championship bushveld course has reopened — impala and warthog on the fairways, Kruger over the boundary. A rare golf-and-safari combination.
Read our golf guide →Olifants River Cruise
Drift along the Olifants River and watch hippo, crocodile and waterbirds from the water — a gentle, scenic way to spend an afternoon.
Arrange with Bushbaby →Blyde River Canyon & Panorama Route
One of the world's great canyons, plus God's Window and the Three Rondavels — a spectacular day trip into the escarpment, with a Blyde boat cruise if you wish.
Plan the day trip →Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre
Meet rescued eagles, big cats and vultures up close at one of the Lowveld's best-loved wildlife rehabilitation centres — a favourite with families and photographers.
Visit with Bushbaby →Jessica the Hippo
The famous hand-raised hippo lives just outside town — a gentle, only-in-Phalaborwa encounter you will not find anywhere else.
Add it to your trip →Birdwatching
Thula Moya is a genuine birdwatcher's haven — the garden and the bush alongside draw a wonderful mix of Lowveld species. Bring binoculars and your morning coffee.
See the cottage →Qualito Craft Distillery
A local craft distillery in Phalaborwa — tastings and a relaxed stop for a sundowner after a day in the bush.
Visit Qualito →Cultural Tours
Discover the people and history of the Ba-Phalaborwa region on a guided cultural tour — a warm, grounding counterpoint to the wildlife.
Arrange a tour →Yoga & Reiki on Request
Unwind with a private yoga or reiki session during your stay, available on request through Ginger Roots.
Ginger Roots →Elopements & Bush Portraits
Planning to elope, or want to remember the trip? S Brazier Photography shoots intimate elopements and portraits in the Lowveld.
S Brazier Photography →Many of these can be arranged through Bushbaby Adventures, our trusted local operator — just ask and we will help you plan.
Make Thula Moya your base
Quiet self-catering in Phalaborwa, five minutes from Kruger's Phalaborwa Gate. Sleeps four, perfectly suited to couples and small groups.
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