{"title":"Phalaborwa","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chacma-bush-camp-110359","title":"Chacma Bush Camp","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet in the Maseke section of the Balule Nature Reserve near Phalaborwa, the camp occupies 8,000 hectares of mopane woodland, boulder koppies, and ridgeline above the Olifants River. Three chalets built from local stone and natural rock sleep ten in total. Klipspringer, the largest, accommodates four adults or two adults and four children; it has a king bed, sleeper couch, two stretcher beds, an outdoor shower, and views of the pool. Grysbok has two bedrooms—one with a double bed, one with bunks—plus a shared indoor shower. Steenbok sleeps three and faces the waterhole directly; it adjoins the main area. All chalets are air-conditioned and have en-suite facilities, mosquito nets, and private decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small waterhole sits below the pool deck and draws elephants, buffalo, and plains game, especially in the dry winter months. You can watch arrivals from a lounge chair beside the water. Twice-daily game drives cross the reserve's ridges, mopane stands, and river corridor; rangers stop for coffee at sunrise and sundowners in the evening. Bush breakfasts unfold beside the Olifants; stargazing sessions can be arranged after dark. The boma hosts evening fires; the lapa serves traditional dinners at a long table. The camp is family-friendly and accepts children over five. Staff speak English and Afrikaans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868297265211,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"matimba-bush-lodge-78116","title":"Matimba Bush Lodge","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaniela and Alberto — both certified guides from Italy — opened Matimba Bush Lodge on Hans Merensky Golf Course in Phalaborwa in 2017. The lodge overlooks Mala Mala Dam and sits five kilometres from the Phalaborwa gate of Kruger National Park. Four thatched rooms occupy the property, each named for one of the Big Five. All have kingsize four-poster beds with mosquito nets, air-conditioning, marble en-suite bathrooms, safes, hairdryers, and binoculars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Elephant Suite — the largest — has a balcony over the dam, a sleeper couch, and both indoor and outdoor showers. The Rhino Suite includes a sleeper couch and private entrance; the Lion and Leopard rooms share similar layouts without the sleeper. Furniture throughout is handmade locally from orange tree. Daniela's wildlife photography hangs in the lounge and guest rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreakfast is served on the terrace facing the dam. Dinner combines Mediterranean and African dishes at a long table or in the traditional boma under stars. The bar stocks South African wines and Lemondela, a house-made liquor. A wooden gazebo on stilts extends over the dam's edge for massage treatments. The swimming pool has a timber deck; fish eagles call overhead. Hippos and elephants drink at the property regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaniela and Alberto guide game drives into Kruger in the lodge's 4×4 viewer. Walking safaris, night drives, and mountain-bike trails inside the park can be arranged through Kruger rangers. Cultural tours visit Matimba Day Care, the couple's non-profit preschool project opened in 2017. The lodge runs on solar energy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868355821627,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/matimba-bush-lodge-phalaborwa-mozambique-01.webp?v=1785179428"},{"product_id":"sefapane-lodge-11491","title":"Sefapane Lodge","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet within Sefapane Lodge's nine-hectare estate, the restaurant overlooks tropical gardens studded with indigenous trees and large ponds. The lodge sits one kilometre from the Phalaborwa Gate into Kruger National Park. The Calabash Grill seats 80 under an open-air structure with views across the main pool and the Tusk Bar. Solid wood chairs and Shwe-Shwe linen accents furnish the dining room. African artworks hang on the walls. The kitchen serves breakfast and dinner. Menus combine local ingredients with continental dishes. The restaurant is open to non-residents. Sefapane has operated for nearly three decades as a base for safaris into the northern Kruger. The estate includes 51 grass-thatched rondavels and self-catering safari houses, all positioned among the ponds and forest. Guided game drives depart at dawn and dusk for the park. Bush walks led by armed rangers cross wilderness tracts inside Kruger. Cultural tours visit nearby communities. The Misava Spa adjoins the restaurant and offers massage treatments and foot rituals. The Tusk Bar serves cocktails, wine, and craft beer beside the pool until late. Ba-Phalaborwa's mild winters allow year-round travel; the Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels lie an hour north by road.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868362309691,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/11491_2Fsefapane-2.jpg?v=1785179444"}],"url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/collections\/phalaborwa.oembed","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}