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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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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...
Lynnette Gouws
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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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...
Lisa Martus
Mar 23, 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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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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RESTORE YOUR EQUILIBRIUM AT FAIRVIEW’S BOUTIQUE WELLNESS SPA
As the festive season approaches, amidst the hustle and bustle of your Limpopo holiday preparations, there's no better time to give...
Lisa Martus
Jan 1, 20242 min read
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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...
Lisa Martus
Dec 15, 20234 min read
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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...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 202313 min read
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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...
Bronwyn Egan
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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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...
Bridget Hilton-Barber
Aug 28, 20235 min read
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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...
Deon Pienaar
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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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...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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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...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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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...
Lisa Martus
May 30, 20233 min read
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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...
Lauren Strever
May 30, 20236 min read
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YOGA… FIND THE PEACE WITHIN
I first discovered yoga when I was a teenager through my aunt who was a yoga teacher. This practice taught me to connect to and love my...
Becca Tooley
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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A MOUNTAIN APOTHECARY - HEALING PLANTS
There is something magical about the winter season in Magoebaskloof. The looming mountains seem to glow in a constant golden halo...
Becca Tooley
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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“NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST” EXPLORE MAGOEBASKLOOF
“Magoebaskloof is a home of wanderers... people who have been searching for home and have found it in the heart of the mountains,” says...
Lisa Martus
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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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...
Lisa Martus
Feb 22, 20234 min read
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MOUNTAIN CLAN - MEET THE MACMAHONS
‘Magoebaskloof is a home of wanderers... people who have been searching for home and have found it in the heart of the mountains,” says...
Lisa Martus
Aug 22, 202211 min read
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ON THE TIP OF YOUR TONGUE - EDIBLE INSECTS
We are creatures of the veld and forest, even though as modern humans we do our foraging at the food store and our gathering at the...
Bronwyn Egan
Aug 22, 20224 min read
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HEAVENLY HIKING IN THE WOLKBERG
‘My Love for Adventure Tourism started in 2009 when I was introduced to this industry through my studies and it was love at first sight,’...
Lekau Phoshoko
Aug 22, 20223 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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