The Big Hole Tours

Watch a real-life mining operation in action at The Big Hole. Take a guided tour and learn all about the various excavation techniques as well as the equipment used.

When you've spent a bit of time at this Phalaborwa mining operation, why not check out Kruger National Park Phalaborwa Gate, and Hans Merensky Golf Estate? They're near The Big Hole and also a favorite with many tourists.

Plan a trip to see The Big Hole

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Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse

Iso'Bella Vita Guesthouse

4 out of 5
Price was $1,817, price is now $1,787 per person
$1,787
per person
Dec 5 - Dec 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Austin (AUS) to Phalaborwa (PHW)
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

3 out of 5
Price was $1,886, price is now $1,838 per person
$1,838
per person
Dec 5 - Dec 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Austin (AUS) to Phalaborwa (PHW)
8.2/10 Very Good! (64 reviews)
Good lodge with quality restaurant. Suits doing safaris and day trips.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2023

Royal Game Guest House

Royal Game Guest House

4 out of 5
Price was $1,808, price is now $1,803 per person
$1,803
per person
Dec 5 - Dec 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Austin (AUS) to Phalaborwa (PHW)
9/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
The staff was amazing and the rooms and set up around the pool area were so inviting!

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2023

Popular places to visit

Qualito Craft Distillery

You can take time to visit Qualito Craft Distillery during your travels to Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Qualito Craft Distillery

Tambotie Park

After visiting Tambotie Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Tambotie Park

Wildevy Park

After visiting Wildevy Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Wildevy Park

Selati Park

After visiting Selati Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Selati Park

Hans Merensky Golf Estate

Enjoy a round of golf in Phalaborwa at Hans Merensky Golf Estate. Wander the parks or discover the area's sunsets.

Hans Merensky Golf Estate

Impala Park

Explore the great outdoors at Impala Park, a lovely green space in Phalaborwa. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Impala Park

Best Lodging Options Near The Big Hole

Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

Sefapane Lodges and Safaris

3 out of 5
Copper Road, Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Sefapane Lodges and Safaris
Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa

4 out of 5
2 Hendrik van Eck Street, Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Bushveld Terrace Safari Hotel, Lodge & Spa
The White House

The White House

3 out of 5
14 Theiler St, Phalaborwa, Limpopo
The White House
Bush Villas on Kruger

Bush Villas on Kruger

4 out of 5
14 De Kuiper Street, Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Bush Villas on Kruger
Royal Game Guest House

Royal Game Guest House

4 out of 5
42 Essenhoutstreet, Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Royal Game Guest House
A Traveller's Palm

A Traveller's Palm

3 out of 5
124 Tulbach Street, Phalaborwa, Limpopo
A Traveller's Palm
La Lechere Guest House

La Lechere Guest House

4 out of 5
8 Sysie St., Phalaborwa, Limpopo
La Lechere Guest House
Bothabelo Luxury Villas

Bothabelo Luxury Villas

3 out of 5
10 Flamingo St, Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Bothabelo Luxury Villas
Normann Safari Bush Lodge

Normann Safari Bush Lodge

3 out of 5
Plot 41, Silonque, Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Normann Safari Bush Lodge
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