Things to do near
Phabeni Gate
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
distance.
Galleries and Museums
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Hazyview (1 km from Phabeni Gate) Visit the ruins of a 19th century trading post established by the famous Portuguese trader, Joao Albasini at the new Phabeni Gate, 10 km from Hazyview.
For centuries prolific trading activity has taken place in the southeastern region of Africa. Maputo (formerly Lourenco Marques) would have been the starting and end point for many of the old trading routes that crisscrossed the southern continent.
Albasini set up a network of trading routes that reached the Lowveld. By 1845, he had established a trading post at Magashula’s Kraal, now known as Albasini Ruins.
Golf Courses
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Hazyview (12.9 km from Phabeni Gate) Designed by Gary Player in 1992, the Kruger Park Lodge Golf Course offers 9 holes (18 tees), Par 72, 6100 m (5152 m ladies) and has a difficulty rating of 3 out of 5.
The attractive course has numerous water features that regularly attract hippo and abundant birdlife. Impala antelope are able to roam freely. Golfing in this wilderness environment is an unforgettable experience.
Golf carts and golf clubs can be hired from the Pro Shop.
Shopping Malls
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Hazyview (13.6 km from Phabeni Gate) The modern Blue Haze Mall is the biggest shopping centre in Mpumalanga and Limpopo, offering 186 shops.
Key tenants include SuperSpar, Standard Bank, FNB, Pep Stores, Ackermans, Jet, Ellerines, Boxer, Pick n Pay, Edgars, Woolworths, Mr. Price, Foschini, Clicks, ABSA, Nedbank, Truworthsa and KFC.
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Shopping Malls
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Hazyview (13.8 km from Phabeni Gate) Situated in the centre of Hazyview, the Rendezvous Tourist Centre is a small shopping centre with a convenient mix of amenities ranging from arts and crafts, to restaurants and pubs.
Popular Attractions
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Hazyview (13.9 km from Phabeni Gate) Join Idle & Wild Nkosi Adventures for a memorable experience along the river through the natural bush of the Sabie River Valley. With experienced guides and approved equipment, this is an excellent family activity.
Trips start at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00, 7 days a week.
Duration: one and a half hours.
Note: Only children older than 5 years are allowed to participate. Rafting is subject to water levels.
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Hazyview (13.9 km from Phabeni Gate) Experience the freedom of gliding over one of the last remaining natural forested valleys along the Sabie River adjacent to the Kruger National Park. The aerial cable trail takes you down into the valley basin, stopping along the way on a number of elevated platforms to admire the natural vegetation, birdlife and the views of the forest floor below.
Each section of the trail varies in length from 70 to 230 meters linking a total of 10 platforms, making the total length of the trail 1.2km. The trail has been designed and built to South African civil engineering standards and all the equipment has been designed specifically for this activity and tried and tested worldwide. All groups are escorted by qualified guides.
Participants meet at Perry's Bridge Trading Post where our office is situated, to complete the necessary documentation before being kitted out and briefed. Guests are then transported to the starting point of the trail. After the trail has been completed, participants are returned to Perry's Bridge Trading Post. Bottled water is provided during the trail.
We can accommodate up to 8 participants per trip, on scheduled departures. Larger groups can be accommodated over several trips, please enquire about our team building specials. This adventure activity is suitable for families and people of all ages; however children under the age of 10 might need to be assisted, please contact our office for more information.
Advanced booking is recommended. The maximum per person weight is 120kg. The whole tour takes approx two and half hours to complete. Recommended activity if you are travelling in the Southern Kruger National Park area.
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Hazyview (13.9 km from Phabeni Gate) Enjoy fun quad bike trails in the area with Idle & Wild.
Riders will enjoy a great experience and the excitement of riding through scenic riverine areas, indigenous bush and farmlands in and around the Sabie River Valley.
Quad bikes are easy to drive thanks to automatic gear shifts, and you'll be accompanied by a guide that will ensure you are familiar with the controls prior to departure. All safety equipment is supplied, and obstacles are suitable for novice and experienced riders.
Trails depart from 10:00 to 17:00.
Animal Parks
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Hazyview (14.1 km from Phabeni Gate) Be fascinated by the mysterious world of reptiles at Perry's Bridge Reptile Park.
‘From inspiration springs conservation’ is the mantra of dedicated workers at the park and their passion is contagious.
Knowledgeable guides unlock the secrets of these often misunderstood creatures and reveal their elegance, magnificence, specialisation, and adaptability.
Do you ever wonder what the largest serpent in the world is? Or want to find out how and what they eat? Here you will find these answers and a whole lot more intriguing discoveries.
Perry's Bridge Reptile Park is home to a variety of venomous snakes, large constrictor lizards, crocodiles, tortoises and frogs in surroundings simulating their natural environments as closely as possible.
Check out anacondas, reticulated pythons, deadly black mambas, green mambas, rattlesnakes, boomslang, gaboon adders, cobras, iguanas, ancient leopard tortoises, poison dart frogs, and enormous Nile crocodiles.
Small visitors will love Pum Pum, Peaches and Pumpkin, the potbellied pigs; Daisy and Gandalf the goats; Letitia and Lancelot, the peacocks; and an assortment of ducks and geese.
Perry's Bridge Reptile Park is open daily 10:00 – 17:00 and offers demonstrations at 11:00 and 15:00. Crocodile feeding is on Sundays at 14:00.
Where? Perry's Bridge Tourist Centre, corner of R40 and R536, Hazyview – 14 km from Phabeni and Numbi gates of the Kruger National Park.
+27 (0) 13 737 7680.
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Hazyview (14.2 km from Phabeni Gate) Get up close and personal with six magnificent elephants on the banks of the Sabie River.
The Elephant Whispers experience allows you to touch, exchange trunk greetings and offer tasty treats to tame and trained elephants varying in ages from nine to twenty six years.
Visitors can also enjoy a thrilling elephant ride meandering down shady paths and enjoying the view. Several excursions are available – view http://elephantwhispers.co.za for more details.
Bars
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Hazyview (14.2 km from Phabeni Gate) When the summer heat of the Lowveld gets intense, Perry's Bridge Brewery is an awesome spot to visit to quench your thirst.
With their own selection of beers on tap as well as a good selection of imports, it is the ideal place to relax with friends.
For non-beer drinkers there is a range of wines and also a mouth-watering menu.
Golf Courses
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Hazyview (14.8 km from Phabeni Gate) The Sabie River golf course near Nelspruit and White River is one of only four 18-hole golf courses Mpumalanga. Water hazards are plentiful so it is wise to bring plenty of balls.
Numerous hippos and crocodiles are permanent residents in the course's main dam (next to the 14th and 15th holes). The course is very popular during winter and spring from July to October. Bring your binoculars if you’re a keen birder.
Four By Four Trails
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Hazyview (16.4 km from Phabeni Gate) White Waters is known as a great 4x4 trail, which ramps up difficulty at varying degrees. The grading can be said to be between 2 and 5. There is plenty of fun to be had. The trail is well maintained and well marked. A really good experience if you're in the area. The exact GPS coordinates are unknown so please call beforehand.
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Hazyview (19.1 km from Phabeni Gate) Meet the Elephant Sanctuary’s gentle giants. During the “Trunk in Hand” programme, an experienced guide introduces visitors to the elephants. Guests are able to touch, feel, feed, interact and walk trunk-in-hand with the elephants.
After the interaction visitors can opt for a short elephant ride – a privilege historically reserved for kings! It is a truly awesome experience to ride these magnificent animals.
This amazing sanctuary provides a halfway house for young African elephants in need of a temporary home. The sanctuary’s vision is to release all their elephants into an environment where they can be more independent when they are mature.
The Elephant Sanctuary is conveniently situated 5 km from Hazyview and 10 km from Kruger National Park’s Phobeni Gate. Facilities include elevated wooden walkways, beautifully constructed decks overlooking the river and a curio shop. View www.elephantsanctuary.co.za for bookings and details of various experiences.
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Hazyview (20 km from Phabeni Gate) At the core of Shangana Cultural Village is a busy African market where local craftspeople work and trade their crafts.
Trained guides take guests on informative and interactive trips to villages during the daytime as well as midday tours with lunch and the famous Evening Festival in the Chief's Kraal.
Shangana was created and built by the local Shangaan people and is a source of great pride. The village preserves their rich heritage and is an example of South Africa's great cultural diversity.
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Hazyview (25 km from Phabeni Gate) Sabie Valley Coffee has been producing Arabica coffee for over 25 years. The farm grows and produces coffee as well as provides coffee tours, showing the complete method of manufacturing coffee, including the roasting process and allowing a chance to taste the finished product at the Espresso Bar.
The Gift shop has the Sabie Valley Coffee for sale so that guests may purchase this great taste to take home with them.