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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.
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DARE TO EXPLORE .... Adventure Awaits in Magoebaskloof
Magoebaskloof is well known as an adventure-tourism destination with its abundance of adrenaline-fuelled activities, mountain biking...
Lisa Martus
Mar 24 min read
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MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS ACTIVITY LISTINGS FOR SPRING
SHORT WALKS & SPRING GARDENS - Â Cheerio Gardens (071 771 5152) Â Walk the paths of these world-famous gardens in Spring. (L road) -...
Lisa Martus
Sep 7, 20243 min read
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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 7, 20244 min read
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CULTIVATING CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION
‘In our pursuit of perfect produce, let's pause to recognize that imperfection often signifies sustainability, revealing true beauty.’ -...
Nyiko Gift Mutileni
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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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...
Lisa Martus
Aug 17, 20243 min read
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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...
Amy Taylor-Bennett
Jul 6, 20242 min read
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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 17, 20244 min read
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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...
Beth Forrest Stroud
Jun 7, 20246 min read
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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 12, 20242 min read
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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...
Lisa Martus
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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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...
Lisa Martus
Mar 24, 20243 min read
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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...
Rob Tooley
Mar 22, 20244 min read
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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...
Lisa Martus
Mar 19, 20245 min read
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LIMPOPO REPRESENTS SOUTH AFRICA AT COP27
What does it take to make a difference in our ever-changing world? Is there a particular criterion one needs to meet in order to make a...
Nyiko Gift Mutileni
Jan 9, 20242 min read
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HAZEL’S HARVEST - HANDMADE NATURAL GOODNESS
At the foot of the Wolkberg Mountains, Hazel Roskelly is harvesting lavender for the latest batch of her Lavender and Baobab nourishing...
Lisa Martus
Jan 9, 20244 min read
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THE BOSCOBEL ROSE
Neville and Margie Pirie purchased Boscobel Farm in the mountains of Magoebaskloof in November 2010, moving from their Letsitele home and...
Lisa Martus
Jan 4, 20241 min read
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PERSIAN HOSPITALITY AT KUHESTAN FARM
Kuhestan Organic Farm is tucked into the edge of the Woodbush Forest, the second-largest Afromontane indigenous forest in the country. ...
Lisa Martus
Jan 4, 20244 min read
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WHEN FRANKINCENSE CAME TO 'THE MOUNTAIN'
Mark McMahon is the co-owner of THOMAC, in Magoebaskloof, the only producer world-wide to sustainably harvest Helichrysum splendidum,...
Mark McMahon
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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THE HI-TEC MAGOEBAS ULTRA TRAIL RUN... A Celebration of Community and Adventure
Taking place in the heart of South Africa's Limpopo province, the Hi-Tec Magoebas Ultra trail run entices adventure enthusiasts from...
Handre Hay
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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A NEW BEGINNING FOR KINGS WALDEN
In the early morning light, the white bones of the iconic Eucalyptus tree come to life and the branches seem to stretch towards the...
Lisa Martus
Jan 3, 20243 min read
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MY MAGOEBASKLOOF FOOD JOURNEY
Nestled in the breathtaking embrace of mountains and forests, Magoebaskloof and the small village of Haenertsburg give visitors a host of...
Kerry Gibson
Jan 3, 20243 min read
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CHARISMATIC CAPE PARROTS
A golden hue develops like a crown over World’s View Lookout as I sit in the morning silence. The morning's secret is about to be...
Daryl Van Der Merwe
Jan 3, 20242 min read
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GLORIOUS, GLAMOROUS GLENOGLE
Soft, silken slips of cloud grow pink on their tips, soaking up the final rays of another golden day. The lake seems to stretch out to...
Lisa Martus
Dec 21, 20233 min read
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Mountain Biking in Magoebaskloof
‘The Mountain’ is known as an adventure-tourism destination with its abundance of hiking trails, mountain biking tracks, and exciting...
Lisa Martus
Dec 21, 20233 min read
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WHERE TO STAY...
One of our favourite places to stay on the Mountain is Bramasole Guesthouse….find out why..
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