Phalaborwa

Phalaborwa might be a mining town, but its lush greenery, palm and tropical fruit trees and bougainvilleas have established it as the oasis of the North. Phalaborwa borders the Kruger National Park (KNP) – and is perfectly located to give tourists a number of adventure opportunities. While the town’s mining activities form the economic base of the town, tourism has grown into a flourishing industry in the area. The town’s mining roots go back as far 400AD and numerous minerals, including copper and phosphates are mined here. With its natural beauty, proximity to the KNP and Mozambican border, booming mining industry and a wealth of tourist activities, the Sotho tribes were spot on in dubbing it Ba-Phalaborwa, which means “better than the south”.