Phabeni Gate is the best way to get to Skukuza from Gauteng. Phabeni Gate was constructed in 2002 to ease entrance into the Park for people coming from Johannesburg or Pretoria via Hazyview.
Its African architectural style embodies new South Africa ambience and the 3 indigenously themed rondavels (huts) at the gate are an interesting contrast to the usual thatch and brick aesthetic of most buildings in the Park.
Historically, Phabeni was a Swazi chief who named the stream after himself. This is the stream you cross shortly after entering Phabeni gate. Often you will experience good game viewing in the immediate vicinity of Phabeni.
Within 100 metres of the entrance one finds the Albisini ruins and the remains of Joao Albasini's trading store from 1846, which he bought from Chief Magashula for 22 cows. This is a good place to get out of the car, stretch your legs and get a sense of the surrounding bush.
The humble display gives one an insight into Albasini's rough and ready life and the kind of creature comforts one would use in such a remote location as it was in the late 1800s. The trees you will find in this are Knob Thorn Acacias, Marulas and the Bushwillow species.
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Phabeni Gate
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Phone number: +27 (0)13 735 5890
Nearby Attractions:
Nyamundwa Dam: viewtopic.php?f=263&t=4763
Albasini Ruins:
Sabie River Road and Mestel dam: viewtopic.php?f=263&t=2072
Nearby Attractions:
Nyamundwa Dam: viewtopic.php?f=263&t=4763
Albasini Ruins:
Sabie River Road and Mestel dam: viewtopic.php?f=263&t=2072
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Here's a nice community story about George and Patrick the coffee sellers there who was helped to rebuild after the big hailstorm in January:
https://lowvelder.co.za/418291/communit ... c-phabeni/
https://lowvelder.co.za/418291/communit ... c-phabeni/
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Do you think that Phabeni gate is too busy to use for day visiting from mid-Jan to mid-Feb?
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It should be fine, as summer and out of season! The other thing is Numbi and Kruger gates are quite close by, the Kruger Gate road being nicely fixed-up!
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I can choose between the three of them, which is a great advantage
There are many roads in the south that I have never done and even if I have it does not matter
There are many roads in the south that I have never done and even if I have it does not matter
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