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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
Aug 17, 20243 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...
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Lisa Martus
Jun 19, 20243 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...
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Lisa Martus
Jun 14, 20246 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...
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Lisa Martus
Apr 12, 20242 min read
HAENERTSBURG AND MAGOEBASKLOOF MARKETS
THE WOODCUTTERS HOMESTEAD MARKET The twice-monthly Haenertsburg Mountain Market is set in the serene surroundings of Woodcutters...
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Lisa Martus
Apr 3, 20243 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...
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Lisa Martus
Mar 24, 20243 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...
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Lisa Martus
Mar 21, 20245 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...
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Brett Hilton Barber
Jan 9, 20242 min read
KINGS WALDEN'S RESTAURANT
Kings Walden Garden Manor recently relaunched the kitchen with renowned Chef, Laaika Moosa and her new vision of ‘Food as Medicine’. ...
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Kerry Gibson
Jan 3, 20243 min read
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...
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Nkhensani Ngomane
Dec 30, 20234 min read
10 THINGS TO DO AROUND TZANEEN THIS FESTIVE SEASON
The festive season is all about exploring, relaxing, and making cherished memories. With diverse experiences for everyone, Tzaneen and...
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Lisa Martus
Dec 18, 20231 min read
HABIBI... AN AUTHENTIC TURKISH DINING EXPERIENCE
Habibi is a term of endearment in the Arabic language meaning beloved, sweetheart, my darling… my love. The sense of romance evoked from...
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Lisa Martus
Dec 15, 20233 min read
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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Lisa Martus
Dec 15, 20233 min read
KOFFIE KULTURE AT KRABBEFONTEIN
Krabbefontein Café is to be found on a working coffee farm at the base of the winding Magoebaskloof Pass heading to Tzaneen. This small...
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Lisa Martus
Dec 15, 20238 min read
FUN IN THE SUN SUMMER: ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS 2023
Summer! The word brings up happy feelings and mental images of sunshine, ice cream, freedom, bare feet and laughter. There is magic 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
Sep 22, 20235 min read
SPRING IN MAGOEBASKLOOF & HAENERTSBURG: WHERE TO EAT
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
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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Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20235 min read
WINTER GUIDE OF WHERE TO EAT 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
Aug 28, 20235 min read
SCHULTZ TRAILS
‘Grab some coffee with a view! Situated at the bottom of the Magoebaskloof pass, Krabbefontein on the Schultz farm is food for the soul!’...
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Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20233 min read
FLIPPIN' FABULOUS
Pancake restaurants have been a staple of the breakfast and brunch scene for decades, and for good reason. Pancakes are loved by many as...
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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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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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Bridget Hilton-Barber
May 30, 20235 min read
AN INDEPENDENT SPIRIT
Like most craft alcohol brewers and distillers around the country, those in Magoebaskloof and environs are colourful characters with a...
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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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