Phalaborwa Gate
Phalaborwa Gate is one of the public entrance gates of Kruger National Park, at 23.9457° S, 31.1661° E. It lies on the H9. The nearest camp is Sable, 11 km away by road.
- Coordinates
- 23.9457° S, 31.1661° E
- Nearest road
- H9 · tar
- Map
- Show on the map · OpenStreetMap
Gate times
Entrance gates in December: open 05:30, close 18:30.
Gate times change from month to month. Check the current times with SANParks before you travel.
Nearest camps by road
| To | Distance | Est. time | Via | Tar / gravel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sable | 11 km | 25 min | H9 → S51 | 7.6 / 3 km |
| Letaba | 49 km | 2 h 00 min | H9 → S96 → S131 → H9 | 34 / 15 km |
| Olifants | 66 km | 2 h 40 min | H9 | 35 / 31 km |
| Shipandani | 68 km | 2 h 45 min | H9 → H14 → S136 → S142 | 49 / 19 km |
| Tsendze | 69 km | 2 h 45 min | H9 → H14 → H1-6 | 68 / 0.5 km |
Distances follow public park roads (computed with the map’s own router). Times assume an average game-drive speed of 25 km/h, capped by the speed limits — plan generously, sightings always take longer.
Within 10 km
Hides
- Sable Dam Hide 7.5 km
Viewpoints & lookouts
- Sable Dam Viewpoint 7.2 km
Waterholes & dams
- Sable Waterhole 6.8 km
- Sable Dam 7.2 km
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