Articles | Mountain Getaways

The Mountain is a space which attracts creatives, adventurers, conservationists, dreamers and doers. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be a voice for this unique community through the Mountain Getaways Visitors’ Guide, quarterly Magazine and this Website which serves to remind us once again how privileged we are to be able to spend time in Magoebaskloof where there are mountains instead of malls, spectacular views rather than parkades and silence to replace the sounds of the city.

MountainTales

Lisa Martus

Sep 244 min read

ZWAKALA - COME CLOSER

ZWAKALA RIVER RETREAT Whether you are enjoying a craft beer at Zwakala Brewery, celebrating at Mina’s Farm Venue or staying at Zwakala...

MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS ACTIVITY LISTINGS FOR SPRING

Lisa Martus

Sep 73 min read

MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS ACTIVITY LISTINGS FOR SPRING

SHORT WALKS & SPRING GARDENS - Cheerio Gardens (071 771 5152) Walk the paths of these world-famous gardens in Spring. (L road) -...

Lisa Martus

Sep 74 min read

HOWZIT HAENERTSBURG HOMEGROWN MARKET

If you are in the area at the right time, visit the Howzit Haenertsburg Homegrown Market held on the Village Green. From unique crafts...

Lisa Martus

Sep 71 min read

WOODCUTTERS MOUNTAIN MARKET

The charm of the quaint village of Haenertsburg isn't just in the picturesque scenery and central accommodation, it's the unique...

Nyiko Gift Mutileni

Aug 283 min read

CULTIVATING CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION

‘In our pursuit of perfect produce, let's pause to recognize that imperfection often signifies sustainability, revealing true beauty.’ -...

Lisa Martus

Aug 173 min read

THE MAGIC OF MAGOEBASKLOOF FARMSTALL

Tucked into the bend of the R71’s zigs or zags of the Magoebaskloof Pass into the Lowveld, the Magoebaskloof Farmstall is a great place...

Lynnette Gouws

Aug 173 min read

ANANDA WELLNESS

Hello, my name is Lynnette, and yoga has been my "Ananda" since the first day I stepped onto my yoga mat. Ananda is a Sanskrit word...

Amy Taylor-Bennett

Jul 62 min read

IRON CROWN TRAIL RUN

“That’s the thing about running: your greatest runs are rarely measured by racing success. They are moments in time when running allows...

Lisa Martus

Jun 193 min read

SUNDAY LUNCH AT KRABBEFONTEIN CAFE

When winter holds Magoebaskloof in a frosty embrace, there's a certain appeal in finding a warm and welcoming place indoors or in the...

Lisa Martus

Jun 174 min read

WINTER ACTIVITIES IN MAGOEBASKLOOF 2024

As winter sets in, Magoebaskloof undergoes a transformation. The area is renowned for its azaleas and cherry blossoms during Spring and...

Lisa Martus

Jun 146 min read

WHERE TO EAT | WINTER 2024

Haenertsburg and Magoebaskloof attract travellers from across the world, enchanted by the spectacular scenery, activities galore and a...

MAGOEBASKLOOF MOUNTAIN PASSES & PLACES TO STAY

Lisa Martus

Jun 116 min read

MAGOEBASKLOOF MOUNTAIN PASSES & PLACES TO STAY

The rugged grandeur of mountain peaks and the winding passes through them has an irresistible allure. Each pass tells a story, a...

Beth Forrest Stroud

Jun 76 min read

LIMPOPO HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

I chose to take a colourful, creative and fun approach to this, the first Limpopo Wellness Expo because often the topic of health and...

Lisa Martus

Apr 122 min read

HAENERTSBURG AND MAGOEBASKLOOF MARKETS

THE WOODCUTTERS HOMESTEAD MARKET The twice-monthly Haenertsburg Mountain Market is set in the serene surroundings of Woodcutters...

Lisa Martus

Apr 33 min read

AUTUMN AT CHEERIO GARDENS

Tucked into the warm embrace of the scenic gravel road, the moss-covered wrought iron gates are wide open… welcoming you to Cheerio...

Lisa Martus

Apr 32 min read

FRESH FROM THE FARM TO YOUR DOOR

The flavours of local, seasonal produce should delight and enchant your senses with vibrant colours and delicious scents. And Limpopo is...

MEET HAENERTSBURG ARTIST, RENIER OOSTHUIZEN

Lisa Martus

Mar 242 min read

MEET HAENERTSBURG ARTIST, RENIER OOSTHUIZEN

Renier Oosthuizen is a talented and popular artist living in the heart of Haenertsburg. He describes his art as mostly ‘impressionistic...

PACK A SNACK: Delicious local goodies for your Magoebaskloof picnic!

Lisa Martus

Mar 243 min read

PACK A SNACK: Delicious local goodies for your Magoebaskloof picnic!

Autumn is perfect picnic weather, so once you have chosen your favourite spot to spend the afternoon, start your quest for deliciousness...

MUSHROOMS AND MEDITATIONS AT OTTERHOLT FARM

Lisa Martus

Mar 243 min read

MUSHROOMS AND MEDITATIONS AT OTTERHOLT FARM

Tune in to nature’s secrets this Autumn ... to the sound of the breeze through the forest and the soft fluttering of red, gold and orange...

MAGOEBASKLOOF - THINGS TO DO INDOORS & OUT

Lisa Martus

Mar 235 min read

MAGOEBASKLOOF - THINGS TO DO INDOORS & OUT

As the season transitions and the autumn leaves paint the landscape in a palette of fiery hues, Magoebaskloof is transformed into an...

Lisa Martus

Mar 234 min read

MOUNTAIN BIKING IN MAGOEBASKLOOF

Surrounded by towering trees and rugged mountains in the distance, you are only aware of the wind in your face and the small circles you...

Rob Tooley

Mar 224 min read

EXCITING THINGS BREWING AT ZWAKALA

Since Zwakala Brewery opened its doors in June 2016, this northern-most Craft Brewery has been an incredible success story not only...

WHERE TO EAT IN HAENERTSBURG & MAGOEBASKLOOF

Lisa Martus

Mar 215 min read

WHERE TO EAT IN HAENERTSBURG & MAGOEBASKLOOF

Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg attract travellers from across the world, enchanted by the spectacular scenery, activities galore and a...

Lisa Martus

Mar 195 min read

PICNIC PERFECT PLACES FOR AUTUMN

The mellowness of Autumn in Magoebaskloof makes it easy to selectively ignore the inevitable reality that winter will sneak in on the...

WHERE TO STAY...

One of our favourite places to stay on the Mountain is Bramasole Guesthouse….find out why..

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