Information on Phalaborwa, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Phalaborwa is a town situated in the Mopani district next to the Kruger National Park of the Limpopo province. It was originally a mining town but has developed over the years into a tourist destination. It is the only town in South Africa that borders the Kruger National Park. Wildlife and tourism play a prominent role in the life of this town.

The Hans Merensky Golf Estate is situated on the edge of town. God's Window, Blyde River Canyon, Bourke Luck’s Potholes and the Rondavels, the Hoedspruit and Tzaneen attractions can be visited during the day. The name Ba-Phalaborwa, given to the area by the Sotho tribes who moved here from the south, means better than the south.

The town is known for being extremely hot, with daily temperatures often going above 35 °C in summer. It is often referred to as the land of two summers because its average winter temperature is about the same as the average summer temperature of the rest of South Africa. Phalaborwa is the perfect year round holiday destination. It is the home of the famous African Marula tree.