The Hans Merensky Golf Estate near Kruger National Park, South Africa is located just outside Phalaborwa, Limpopo Province. Crocodile, Hippo and other game can be seen at this championship 18-hole course. This region is known for its stable, year round climate.
Busisa Safari Lodge is located on the Hans Merensky Golf Estate near Kruger Park, South Africa. Guests have access to the estate’s resort facilities and can also enjoy many exciting activities and excellent sightseeing in this historic area. Phalaborwa is situated in the far north-eastern section of the country and guests can enter into the Kruger Park at the Phalaborwa Gate which is 5 minutes drive from the lodge.
Kruger National Park, home of the Big Five and many other fascinating animals as well as fabulous birdlife, is renowned for its magnificent game viewing. There are various self-drive routes through the park or guests can arrange game drives and guided walks with a ranger. Cleveland Private Game Reserve is also nearby for private game drive options.
Directions to Busisa Safari Lodge
There are regular scheduled flights to Phalaborwa from OR Tambo International in Johannesburg, which take 1 hour. Transfers can be arranged from the airport to the lodge which is 5 minutes away. Those wanting to see the countryside en-route can find regular bus services to this area or follow a self-dive route to the lodge.
Driving directions from Johannesburg to Hans Merensky Golf Estate:
The journey is approximately 500 km (311 miles). Follow signs to Middleburg / Witbank (the N12, which becomes the N4) from Johannesburg / Pretoria. Turn left at Belfast in the direction of Dullstroom (R540). Go through Dullstroom to the T-junction (40 km / 23 miles), turn left to Lydenburg (R36) and follow the road markers to Tzaneen / Phalaborwa through Origstad and the Strijdom Tunnel.
From the other end of the tunnel, travel 6 km (4 miles) and turn left on Tzaneen / Phalaborwa Road (R36), keep straight for approximately 10 km (6 miles), turn right on Phalaborwa / Mica Road, keep going straight for approximately 25 km (15 miles), turn left at the T-junction on Phalaborwa Road (R540 / R5260). Keep going for 46 km / 29 miles to the next T-junction. (Do not turn at the Industrial entrance to Phalaborwa, but proceed to the T-junction). Turn right to Phalaborwa (R71).
Entrance to town is 5km (3 miles) further on. From Phalaborwa, go straight over the 4-way stop and the first set of traffic lights. At the second set of traffic lights, turn right into Copper Road - you will see The Kruger Park Spar on the left, after turning. Proceed to the second set of traffic lights, and turn left into Club Road. On Club Road you will see the entrance of the Hans Merensky Estate. Security staff will direct you to Busisa.
