Masorini Bush Lodge

Masorini Bush Lodge: Masorini Bush Lodge is a hidden gem on the outskirts of Phalaborwa. Our beautiful lodge offers self-catering chalets and has two A-frame chalets and four rondavel chalets. All chalets are equipped with a private bathroom, toilet, king-size bed, outdoor kitchen (including the necessary crockery, cutlery and pans) and have a terrace with a relaxing view of the bush. At Masorini Bush Lodge we ensure that your visit will be relaxed and above all relaxed, especially because you can enjoy nature and the animals around here in peace. All major attractions are a short distance from our lodge. Our lodge is only 6 kilometers from Phalaborwa and 11 kilometers from one of the entrances to the Kruger National Park. Phalaborwa is a mining town and has a mine with a diameter of almost 2,000 meters. It is the widest man-made hole in Africa. Masorini Bush Lodge is not a big 5 location, but there is plenty of game such as impala, wild boar, waterbuck, duikers, guinea fowl and more. And if you’re lucky, an elephant too! Our 42 hectares of bush are free to walk around whenever you need some relaxation. Masorini Bush Lodge also has a dam where the animals come to drink. For guests who want full catering, Masorini Bush Lodge offers breakfast and dinner in addition to self-catering. A delicious breakfast and dinner is served under the Lapa, using the best local fresh produce. So come and enjoy the magic of Africa in this bush setting and discover all that the Greater Kruger region has to offer!

Area Info

Phalaborwa, Valley of the Olifants-

That Phalaborwa never gets cold is something of a euphemism to describe the intense heat that can grip the modern, copper mining town, situated just 3 kilometres from the Kruger National Park, during summer in particular.

It does render the town of Phalaborwa a great place to stay during winter, however, and many tourists take advantage of the warm temperature for a winter sojourn, particularly with the lure of the Kruger just up the road.

Phalaborwa is the site of the ‘Big Hole’, the earth’s largest man-made hole, visible from space and pretty awe inspiring, even if you’re not impressed by mines in general. Mining and smelting of copper and iron ore date back to 400 AD when the Sotho called the area ‘Ba-Phalaborwa’, meaning ‘better than the south’.

And indeed, this part of the of the north eastern Lowveld is very beautiful but the ‘better’ part of the town’s name most definitely refers to the wealth generated by mineral deposits that today still support a thriving mining industry.

About 2000 million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions left an astounding geological feature measuring 19 spare kilometres, filled with phosphates, copper iconium, vermiculite, mica and gold.

It is unsurprising then that a lot of the activities in Phalaborwa centre on mining - you can visit the Foskor Mine Museum, take a mine tour and visit the open cast mine, which will leave few visitors indifferent to the sheer width of the two kilometre diameter.

The Hans Merensky Country Club just happens to have one of the best golf courses in the country.