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Hotel Numbi and Garden Suites in Hazyview, near Phabeni, offers comfortable accommodation surrounded by lush gardens just minutes from Kruger National Park.
Rissington Inn offers award-winning, affordable, and family-friendly lodge accommodation in a tranquil bush setting just 10 minutes from the Phabeni Gate of Kruger National Park.
Kruger Gate Hotel, located near Hazyview and just minutes from the Paul Kruger Gate, offers luxurious safari-style accommodation on the banks of the Sabie River.
Just 10 km from the Phabeni Gate of Kruger National Park, Kruger Park Lodge provides easy access to wildlife safaris and nature trails.
Hazyview and Phabeni are key spots in Mpumalanga if you’re planning to explore the southern part of Kruger National Park.
The combination of natural beauty, accessible lodges, and organised amenities makes Hazyview and Phabeni a practical base for anyone wanting to explore Kruger and the surrounding Lowveld region.
There are several lodges and eco-lodges in the area, such as Kruger Park Lodge, Umbhaba Eco Lodge, and SleepOver Phabeni, and amenities like banks, ATMs, restaurants, shopping, conference venues, fuel stations, and picnic sites are all available in Hazyview.
You can expect to see elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and a range of smaller wildlife.
The area is known for its rich wildlife, including the Big Five, as well as over 450 bird species, 150 mammal species, and a variety of insects, snakes, spiders, and scorpions. It’s also a hub for adventure activities like zip-lining, river rafting, and visiting the Blyde River Canyon.
When visiting, it’s important to follow safety rules and park regulations. Gates usually open at 5:30 AM and close at 5:30 PM, and late arrivals will not be allowed in. Check-in and check-out times depend on your lodge, and open fires are only allowed in designated areas. Malaria is a risk, so precautions like insect repellent, mosquito nets, and antimalarial medication are recommended. While in the park, stay inside your vehicle unless in designated areas, avoid flashing valuables, and drive during daylight hours.
Hazyview is a small sub-tropical town about 408 km northeast of Johannesburg, roughly a 5 to 6-hour drive, and Phabeni Gate is just 10 km from town, making it a convenient entry point.