TRANSFRONTIER PARKS DESTINATIONS AND BA- REGION THE AFRICAN IVORY ROUTE The Giriyondo Border Post Phalaborwa is known as “the town of two summers” and is also Letaba Ranch N Estimated travelling time between referred to as the “Jewel of the Lowveld”. It is the ideal stopover Phalaborwa gate into the KNP to for any visitor to this region; seeing that it is the only town Massingir is in the region of 4h30. bordering the internationally known . W E The Border Post operational hours: Experience Phalaborwa as one of the Kruger National Park’s 1 April - 30 September: 08h00 to 15h00 “luxury camps”. It is the ideal base to explore the private game 1 October to 31 March: 08h00 to 16h00 reserves, game sanctuaries and orientated activities. S DISTANCES The Ba-Phalaborwa cosmopolitan community consists of various Phalaborwa to Giriyondo = 95km international people who have invested in the tourism infrastructure Giriyondo to Massingir = 75km of the region. So too will you still find the true cultural heritage Phalaborwa to Massingir = 170km of the local tribe, the Ba-Phalaborwa tribe. You’ll find the North Massingir to Xai-Xai = 248km Xai-Xai to Inhambane = 258km Sotho tribe (Pedi) in Makhushane and regions. There Inhambane to Vilanculo = 306km is also the Tsonga tribe sometimes referred to as the Shangaans Vilanculo to LNP gate = 448km to side and further north/west. Cultural tours are available.

With the opening of the Giriyondo Border post in the central part The African Ivory Route was established with the adventure of the Kruger National Park it is now possible to enter Northern traveller in mind and thus offer unique and off the beaten track Mozambique and the Great Transfrontier Park through destinations. One such a destination is Mtomeni Safari Camp, S131 Phalaborwa gate into the Kruger National Park. situated on the banks of the Great Letaba River within Letaba Ranch. Unfenced from he Kruger, Letaba Ranch is well known The Ba-Phalaborwa region can be defined as the central gateway to: for its large herds of elephant and buffalo. The reserve is also * The Kruger National Park (Phalaborwa is the only town in South a hot-spot for African Wild Dog sightings. The Camp has 5 safari Africa bordering the famous Kruger National Park). Sport Stadium Kruger tents on wooden decks and linen, bedding and towels are * Pro-golfing (18 hole, Par 72 Championship golf course, also Lulekani provided. No electricity. Guided game drives as well as guided bordering the Kruger National Park). walks are provided. * The coast of Mozambique (the Indian Ocean) through the Transfrontier Parks Destinations (TFPD) operate from Phalaborwa’s Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park. Bollanoto Tourism Centre, and are the management and marketing Masorini team behind a number of Limpopo Province and Great Limpopo Matiko Xikaya Bush Lodge National Transfrontier Park camps and activities. Starting from Bollanoto, Umoja Kruger Bushvilla Silonque we operate the fabulous Luvuhu Transfrontier 4x4 Eco-Trail which Yingwe runs from Phalaborwa to Pafuri, through both Letaba Ranch and Bush Estate Makuya Park. With the Head Office team of the African Ivory Route also situated at Bollanoto, TFPD are the new operators for their 10 Normann Tingala Lodge Park camps that stretch from the Manyeleti in the south, to Mutale Falls Safari Lodge in the North, and over to the Masebe Nature Reserve in the western parts of the province. Across the border at Giriyondo, TFPD also Masorini Iron Age site in KNP operate the Mozambique concessions of Machampane Wilderness Humulani H14 Camp, Hiking, Canoe trails and 4x4 routes through Parque Nacional do Limpopo. In addition they will be opening Awelani Eco-Lodge Schiettoch just outside Kruger’s Pafuri Gate which will become a self-catering Kruger Park Gateway Airport is situated destination for visitors to the province’s most northerly reaches. approximately 2km from the Phalaborwa For more info: gate providing easy access to the Tel: 015 781 0690 Cell: 082 886 0989 Ben Farm northern part of the Kruger National Situated 11km from the Phalaborwa [email protected] Park. Airlink offers daily direct flights gate into the KNP. The ancestors of www.africanivoryroute.co.za from Johannesburg (OR Tambo) to the Baphalaborwa tribe stayed here. Phalaborwa. Most of the major car They made a living from the melting The Kruger to Canyon Birding Route has 80-90% of all rental companies are represented. For of iron. There’s a melting furnace more info on flights contact the airport Raptor Species found in , all Owl Species, dating back to the 19th century and Road to: directly on: Tel 015 781 5823 even implements dating as far back and the Blyde River Canyon and the Kruger National Gravelotte (50km) S131 as the stone age. Also a lovely picnic Park on your doorstep. Limpopo is the most diverse spot at the site. area for birds in South Africa (610 species in the (110km) province) and home of over 50 red data species including S51 extremely rare and sought after species such as Taita Sport Stadium Kruger Park Falcon & Pels Fishing Owl. Gateway Airport Sport Stadium The town of Phalaborwa has 2 Bird Hides for the Palabora Foundation Sable Hide birding enthusiasts. Phalaborwa H9 Bushveld Namakgale Sable Dam Mashisimale Terrace i SPAR Phalaborwa Gate Eden Square Mall FOSKOR Museum Qualito Craft Distillery Various varieties of gins, vodka Ba-Phalaborwa and whiskies are crea ted by Amarula Lapa dedicated distillers. Qu alito Visit the Amarula Lapa just outside offers visitors and locals the the town of Phalaborwa. Experience opportunity to experience the Hans Merensky Kruger National Park Safaris Region entire distilling process, meet the true African hospitality and taste the Hotel & Spa Busisa Safari Lodge Kruger National Park open vehicle distillers, learn about the different spirit of Africa together with millions Golf Estate Kokobela Lodge safaris, walking safaris, bush braai’s, of others worldwide. products and techniques and, Hans Merensky Hotel & Spa Impisi Lodge Safari & Golf GH and night safaris. Do not hesitate to most importantly, sample the call any of the Tour Operators, as borders the Kruger National Hippo’s Haven Luxury Lodge TASTING AND SALES end results. indicated on the map, for professional Ga-Makhushane Park and is 4,5km from the Leriba Golf Lodge Monday to Friday: 8h00 -18h00 Matimba Bush Lodge and on-hand assistance. Saturdays: 08h00 - 17h00 Phalaborwa gate. World Photo: Sefapane Lodge and Safaris Public holidays: 08h00 - 17h00 FOSKOR Mine famous 18 hole, par 72 championship Golf Course. CONTACT DETAILS Tel: 015 781 7766 ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. NOT FOR SALE TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 Palabora Mining Selati River The Big Hole Company

View Point Phalaborwa has the biggest Open Cast Mine in Africa, and one of the biggest in the world. The hole is approximately 2km wide and 450m deep. View the hole from the view point. A must to see! Take the Selati Road to FOSKOR mine. Cleveland Game Reserve

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