Visit the Kruger National Park via Phalaborwa.

The town of Phalaborwa offers a unique opportunity for both domestic and international tourists visiting the northern parts of the Kruger National Park. In the north, the Park boasts beautiful rest camps such as Satara, Olifants, Letaba, Mopani, Shingwedzi and Punda Maria as well as bush camps such as Roodewal and Balule near Olifants Camp, and Boulders, Shimuwini, Bataleur and Sirheni Bush Camps near Mopani Rest Camp.

The people of Phalaborwa are very friendly and welcoming to tourists. The town is virtually crime-free and is very safe both during the day and at night. Visitors can do their shopping at a number of national brands such as Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, Spar etc where you get a variety of food items as well as household goods. For those who would like to quickly get something to wear, you will not be disappointed as many top brands are represented in the two major shopping malls which are situated within walking distance from each other and while walking there, you will come across a number of other stores which sell a variety of goods that are a haven for shoppers.

The prices are on a par with national standards and it is not unusual to find beautiful merchandise at reduced prices. For international tourists shopping in Phalaborwa is like heaven on earth as the exchange rate for many countries is skewed in favour of the international tourist. There are also street vendors selling unique products for someone who would like to take souvenirs back home.

However, domestic and international tourists agree that the town of Phalaborwa offers the best place to stay just before entering the Kruger National Park as it is situated a mere five minutes’ drive from the entrance to the Kruger National Park, the only town in the whole of South Africa that is situated so close to the world renowned wild life sanctuary.

The people of Phalaborwa are well-known for their rich culture and rare ability to prepare unique dishes of food. At night, when you need to dine, Phalaborwa offers a variety of restaurants serving uniquely South African dishes as well as those dishes that will be familiar to international guests. To arrange for dinner, please enquire at your hotel or guest house reception for the best restaurant for the type of food that you need.

In this article we feature the Beverly Hills Guest Lodge in Phalaborwa.

We spoke to the lodge manager, Violet, who agreed to share the following information with our readers:

Sleeps 36  Type: Lodge  Check-in: 2:00 PM  Check-out: 11:00 AM Location: Phalaborwa, 5 minutes’ drive from the Phalaborwa Gate to the Kruger National Park.

The Beverly Hills Guest Lodge is situated 1 km or 5 minutes away from the famous Kruger National Park. You can relax around a beautiful subtropical pool area, and enjoy the hospitality of the staff as they organize your game drives, hikes and tours to make your stay even more exciting.
In the evenings allow the lodge to pamper you to drinks in our cocktail bar followed by a delectable 3 course dinner.
Our 16 rooms, ranging from twins, queens and suites, all have shower en-suite with mini-bars, free wifi, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities.

Our cocktail bar is open for your enjoyment. The swimming pool is for the exclusive use of guests. Our lounge, which overlooks an expanse of parkland, is open all day.
The Beverly Hills will be glad to assist you with arranging car rental, game drives, river safaris etc. It is just 1 minute away from the Phalaborwa Airport.
Packed picnic baskets are available by prior arrangement, to make your day in the park more enjoyable, for those guests who choose to use their own vehicles to tour the Park.

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For your dinner after a long day, you may also book a bush braai, which is a uniquely South African experience at ZAR350.00 per person. Accommodation at the Beverly Hills is charged at ZAR495.00 per person sharing bed and breakfast. To book your accommodation, bush braai, game drives etc, please contact Violet at +27 63 288 3697 or +27 15 004 1261/2/3/4 or send an email to info@thebeverlyhills.co.za or book through Mananga Safaris to claim a 15% discount on your accommodation at thete-at@nix.co.za or +27 79 581 1841.