Located just steps from the Phalaborwa Gate of Kruger National Park, Phalaborwa Safari Park, A Forever Resort offers one of the most convenient Black-owned stays for travelers planning a South African safari.
Set among indigenous Mopani trees in Limpopo, the three-star resort combines self-catering chalets, furnished safari tents and powered camping and caravan sites—all approximately 100 meters from one of Kruger National Park’s principal entrance gates.
Following the 2026 acquisition of Forever Resorts South Africa, Phalaborwa Safari Park is now part of a Black-owned South African hospitality portfolio associated with Community Investment Holdings (CIH), co-founded by prominent entrepreneur Prof. Anna Mokgokong.
Highlights & Amenities
- Black-owned South African resort
- Approximately 100 meters from Phalaborwa Gate
- Gateway to Kruger National Park
- Self-catering two-bedroom chalets
- Furnished safari tents
- Caravan and camping sites
- Outdoor rock swimming pool
- Air-conditioned accommodations
- Braai/barbecue facilities
- Indigenous Mopani-tree setting
- Birdwatching
- Nature trails
- Mountain biking
- Children’s play area
- Nearby golf
- Nearby restaurants
- Free parking
- Family-friendly accommodations
Accommodation
Phalaborwa Safari Park gives travelers three distinctly different ways to stay near Kruger National Park.
The resort’s two-bedroom self-catering chalets sleep up to four guests and include a kitchen and lounge, air conditioning, bathroom with bath and shower, and a distinctive private outdoor shower.
For a closer-to-nature experience, travelers can choose one of the resort’s 10 furnished safari tents. Designed for two guests, the air-conditioned tents include beds and linens, a refrigerator, coffee and tea station, camping chairs and private braai facilities, with shared ablution facilities located in the camping area.
Road-trippers and outdoor travelers can also take advantage of 45 powered caravan and camping sites nestled among indigenous Mopani trees.
Why Stay Here
For safari travelers, location is the major attraction.
Phalaborwa Safari Park sits approximately 100 meters from Phalaborwa Gate, putting guests within minutes of entering Kruger National Park for an early-morning game drive.
Phalaborwa Gate provides access to the central-northern section of Kruger, making the resort particularly useful for travelers building a longer self-drive safari itinerary.
After a day exploring Kruger, guests can return to the resort for a swim, braai or quiet evening among the Mopani trees.
The combination of safari tents, chalets and camping also makes Phalaborwa Safari Park an interesting alternative to conventional hotels and higher-priced safari lodges.
Safari Tents & Camping Near Kruger National Park
Travelers looking for glamping or camping near Kruger National Park should take particular note of Phalaborwa Safari Park.
Its furnished safari tents provide a comfortable middle ground between bringing your own tent and staying in a conventional chalet, while the powered camping and caravan sites accommodate travelers exploring South Africa by road.
That combination makes the property suitable for several BHG categories, including Safari, Glamping, Camping and RV travel.
Ownership & Heritage
Phalaborwa Safari Park, A Forever Resort is part of the newly Black-owned Forever Resorts South Africa portfolio.
In 2026, Benus Trade and Invest (Pty) Ltd acquired sole control of Forever Resorts South Africa following regulatory approval of the transaction.
Benus is associated with Community Investment Holdings (CIH), the diversified South African investment group co-founded by Prof. Anna Mokgokong and Joe Madungandaba.
CIH is a Black-owned, women-led South African investment group, with Prof. Mokgokong recognized as one of South Africa’s prominent Black women entrepreneurs.
The acquisition brought Phalaborwa Safari Park and other established Forever Resorts destinations into a Black-owned South African investment portfolio while retaining the Forever Resorts brand.
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