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...
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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 30, 20231 min read
COUNT DOWN TO THE NEW YEAR AT THE IRON CROWN PUB
On the night of the 31st of December and the morning of the 1st of January, people in countries all over the world will get together to...
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Lisa Martus
Dec 19, 20232 min read
GETTING INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT 2023 AT ZWAKALA BREWERY
Get into the festive spirit - grab Xmas by the baubles and visit Zwakala Brewery in Magoebaskloof over the summer holidays! Cheerio Road...
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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
Sep 22, 20235 min read
BRING ON SPRING
When Spring jumps out at you with all the exuberance of a joyful young child, you know you have to ditch the detritus of winter and put a...
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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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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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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, 20232 min read
THE IRON CROWN TRAIL RUN
The Iron Crown Trail Run in Magoebaskloof is an annual event organised by Rotary Haenertsburg, attracting runners from all over the...
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Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20231 min read
THE WOLKBERG TRAIL RUN
The Wolkberg Trail Run (WTR), hosted by Stanford Lake College, will take place this year on the 5th and 6th of August. It takes place...
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Lisa Martus
May 30, 20233 min read
HIKE, BIKE AND PURSUE FITNESS AT NOKO RESORT
Jerry Ramodike was born in Lenyenye near Tzaneen where his father hails from and later moved to live with his grandparents in...
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Lisa Martus
Feb 24, 20233 min read
MAGOEBAS ULTRA MARATHON
It is said that Magoebaskloof is something of a wild botanical garden. It is also called the ‘Land of Silver Mist’ with lush indigenous...
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Lisa Martus
Feb 24, 20233 min read
SENSATIONAL SPRING - CELEBRATE A SPRING FESTIVAL & ART EXHIBITION
Nature is putting on her party dress and she looks bloomin’ lovely🌸 Come to Magoebaskloof and join in the celebrations To celebrate...
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Lisa Martus
Feb 22, 20234 min read
FIND YOUR FREEDOM ALONG ROUTE 71
Limpopo Province is probably best known for the Kruger National Park, our country’s wild heart, but If towering trees, inspiring people...
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Thabiso Sekhula
Feb 22, 20232 min read
LIMPOPO’S AMAZING RACE
In an epic showdown around Magoebaskloof, 9 teams of two became the first participants of the first Limpopo Amazing Race held on 23 April...
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Lisa Martus
Feb 22, 20231 min read
HAENERTSBURG FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2022
This annual event provides a fun experience for young and old. On Saturday, 30 April and Sunday, 1 May 2022, the quaint village of...
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Nyiko Gift Mutileni
Aug 22, 20223 min read
WHAT IS iNATURALIST?
When I was introduced to iNaturalist in 2018, like the traditionalist that I am, I chose not to use the technology. Sure, I created an...
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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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