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Historic site · Hazyview, Mpumalanga
Ruínas de Albasini
Remains of the trading post of the Portuguese João Albasini from the 19th century, just after the Phabeni gate of the Kruger, with a small open‑air museum.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Ruínas de Albasini
João Albasini was born in Portugal, the son of an Italian father, and arrived on the coast of Mozambique in the 1830s. He became a trader, hunter and leader of a community inland, and around 1845 set up a trading post near the Phabeni River, where he exchanged goods brought from the coast for ivory. Later he was appointed Portuguese consul and an official of the Boer republic of the Transvaal.
What remains of the post are the stone foundations of the house and warehouses, inside the Kruger, a few kilometres from the Phabeni gate. Panels tell the story of Albasini and the trade route between the plateau and Lourenço Marques, today’s Maputo, and a small museum displays objects found on site.
The ruins sit in an area where you can get out of the car, clearly signposted, and make a good stop at the start or end of a safari day.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes.
Best time
At the start or end of the safari, near the gate opening/closing times. Midday, when animals are resting, is also a good time.
How to get there
You enter the Kruger via the Phabeni gate, about 15 km from Hazyview, and the ruins are a few kilometres along the signposted road. You must pay the park conservation fee.
Tip
Get out of the car only within the signposted ruins area and remain alert for wildlife.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ruínas de Albasini
Who was João Albasini?
A trader and hunter of Portuguese origin who set up a trading post near the Phabeni River around 1845 and later served as Portuguese consul in the Transvaal.
Where are Albasini’s ruins?
Inside the Kruger, a few kilometres from the Phabeni gate, near Hazyview.
Can you get out of the car at Albasini’s ruins?
Yes, within the signposted area of the historic site.