BLUEBERRY HEIGHTS CAFÉ
In the mountains of Magoebaskloof, things are ever-changing and your whim may have to adapt to the weather. But Blueberry Heights Farm...
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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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Lisa Martus
Dec 15, 20234 min read
SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2023: OUT AND ABOUT IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
Magoebaskloof is a summertime haven... think forests with ancient trees… rugged mountains with their heads in the clouds... rock pools in...
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Lisa Martus
Dec 15, 20235 min read
WHERE TO EAT THIS SUMMER 2023 - IN MAGOEBASKLOOF & HAENERTSBURG
Zwakala Brewery, the northern-most Craft Brewery in the scenic Magoebaskloof Mountains is a favourite place to hang out, slow down and...
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Lisa Martus
Dec 14, 20233 min read
MAGOEBASKLOOF HAS AN ADVENTUROUS HEART
Welcome to the heart of Summer excitement and outdoor adventures. Picture yourself tubing down meandering rivers, exploring rugged...
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Lisa Martus
Sep 22, 20235 min read
SPRING ACTIVITIES OUT AND ABOUT IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
As the cold grip of winter loosens its hold, nature awakens in a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours and fragrant, balmy days during the...
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Lisa Martus
Sep 22, 20233 min read
THE MOUNTAIN HOMESTEAD MEANDER
Over the Spring weekend in Magoebaskloof, there is a new offering in the neighbourhood. Opening on 23 and 24 September 2023, The...
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Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20233 min read
STYLE AND SERENITY AT VIEWPOINT ESTATE
Nestled on the edge of the hills overlooking Haenertsburg between Polokwane and Tzaneen, lies Viewpoint Estate, a unique combination of...
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Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 202313 min read
FARM TO FORK WITH THE MOUNTAIN FOODIES
Travel should be about feeding all of your senses with the best there is on offer at your destination. We often forget that the real...
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Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20233 min read
THE ZWAKALA EXPERIENCE
Sunlight streams through the dancing arms of the Zwakala giants… trees to play in, to dance around, to get married under. This space is...
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Bronwyn Egan
Aug 28, 20234 min read
THE UPPER LETABA CATCHMENT MEETINGS
Forests and Grasslands are like gold - rare but incredibly valuable and if we want to save our water, we need to save them too. In...
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Bronwyn Egan
Aug 28, 20233 min read
WALK THE LOUIS CHANGUION TRAIL
As people, we walk! Well, that’s what we used to do: walk to gather firewood, walk to find berries, walk to follow the promise of meat in...
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Nyiko Gift Mutileni
Aug 28, 20233 min read
BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST WITH iNATURALIST
South Africa is ranked as the third most biodiverse country in the world and home to over 95,000 known species due to its high levels of...
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Bridget Hilton-Barber
Aug 28, 20235 min read
RELAX, RETREAT, RESTORE - Let the Lowveld and the Mountain work its Magic
When life snaps at your heels like an irritable terrier, it’s time to head to Limpopo and assume the recovery position. Our gorgeous area...
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Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20233 min read
WEGRAAKBOSCH ORGANIC FARM
In the stillness of the morning, the melodious notes of the dawn chorus weave between the sounds of a farm moving into a new day. ...
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Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20231 min read
ALONG ROUTE 71
Even if you just saw the mountains of Magoebaskloof as a bit of a blur as you wound your way along Route 71 to the Kruger National Park,...
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Deon Pienaar
Aug 28, 20232 min read
TRACKS & TRAILS - THE OTTERHOLT MEANDER
‘The Mountain’ is known as an adventure-tourism destination with its abundance of hiking trails, mountain biking tracks, and exciting...
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Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20234 min read
WINTER ACTIVITIESINDOORS AND OUT
If you're looking for a unique winter experience, Magoebaskloof is the perfect destination for all ages with many exciting winter...
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Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20231 min read
LETSITELE BIRDING
Letsitele Valley is a scenic area near Tzaneen which offers excellent birding opportunities for beginners and twitchers alike. Top Bird...
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Lisa Martus
Jun 24, 20235 min read
BIRD(ERS) OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER
Birding has become an increasingly popular pastime over the last few years, and Magoebaskloof is renowned as one of the premier birding...
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Lisa Martus
May 30, 20233 min read
COME HUNGRY! TO THE RED PLATE RESTAURANT
The motto of the all-female team at The Red Plate Restaurant in the heart of Haenertsburg is ‘Come Hungry!’
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Lisa Martus
May 30, 20234 min read
OTTERHOLT ‘THE WAY IT SHOULD BE’
Dr Louis Clifford Thompson, Toban and Tamla McMahon’s great grandfather once made a suggestion about naming their farm, and three...
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Lauren Strever
May 30, 20236 min read
POWER & PERFUMERY
Grasse, a town in the hills in the South of France, overlooks the Mediterranean ocean and is steeped in perfumery history. Grasse is...
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Lisa Martus
May 29, 20236 min read
THE BIRDING LEGENDS OF MAGOEBASKLOOF
Surrounded by towering trees, there is a stillness in the forest broken only by melodious birdsong. Above the faint whispering wind...
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Lisa Martus
May 29, 20239 min read
FOODIE ROUTE HAENERTSBURG TO HOEDSPRUIT
The Slow Food, Farm to Fork, and Buy Local movements have gained momentum globally in recent years because of their focus on promoting...
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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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