Tours, tickets and day trips in Phalaborwa
The sights with published visitor numbers, the heritage listings, and the towns close enough for a day out.
No attraction in Phalaborwa has a published visitor count in Wikidata yet, which usually means the draw is the city itself rather than one ticketed sight.
Day trips from Phalaborwa
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalaborwa to Thohoyandou | South Africa | 130 km (80 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Phalaborwa to Polokwane | South Africa | 170 km (106 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Phalaborwa to Mbombela | South Africa | 171 km (106 mi) | about 2 h 47 min |
| Phalaborwa to Mokopane | South Africa | 218 km (136 mi) | about 3 h 33 min |
| Phalaborwa to Middelburg | South Africa | 265 km (165 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Phalaborwa to Somaroboro | South Africa | 281 km (174 mi) | about 4 h 34 min |
| Phalaborwa to Emalahleni | South Africa | 288 km (179 mi) | about 4 h 41 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.