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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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ZWAKALA - COME CLOSER
ZWAKALA RIVER RETREAT Whether you are enjoying a craft beer at Zwakala Brewery, celebrating at Mina’s Farm Venue or staying at Zwakala...
Lisa Martus
Sep 24, 20244 min read
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WHERE TO EAT | WINTER 2024
Haenertsburg and Magoebaskloof attract travellers from across the world, enchanted by the spectacular scenery, activities galore and a...
Lisa Martus
Jun 14, 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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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...
Lisa Martus
Mar 24, 20243 min read
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WHERE TO EAT IN HAENERTSBURG & MAGOEBASKLOOF
Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg attract travellers from across the world, enchanted by the spectacular scenery, activities galore and a...
Lisa Martus
Mar 21, 20245 min read
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CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS AT KAROSS STUDIO
Lovers of beauty and botanicals enjoyed a delightful exhibition at the Kaross Studio, over a weekend in October, celebrating all things...
Lisa Martus
Jan 5, 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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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...
Nkhensani Ngomane
Dec 30, 20234 min read
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VISIT THE VILLAGE GROCER
At the heart of Haenertsburg Village, The Village Grocer is the collaborative result of two couples; Ruan and Gina Cloete and Duan and...
Lisa Martus
Dec 30, 20232 min read
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY STAYS
School is out for the festive season so it’s time for you to explore this beautiful country and create memories with your family. Head...
Lisa Martus
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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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...
Lisa Martus
Dec 15, 20238 min read
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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...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20233 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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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!’...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20235 min read
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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,...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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LETSITELE BIRDING
Letsitele Valley is a scenic area near Tzaneen which offers excellent birding opportunities for beginners and twitchers alike. Top Bird...
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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TOP-5 SPRINGY THINGS FOR KIDS
‘Magoebaskloof is a perfect weekend getaway,’ says Caitlin Blaser Mapitsa, a recent transplant to Haenertsburg who loves grasslands. When...
Caitlin Blaser Mapitsa
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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CELEBRATING THE SONGBIRDS OF SPRING
Spring is a great time for birding in Magoebaskloof… the migrant species are flooding back in colourful flocks so that the males can...
Lisa Martus
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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FASHIONING A CULTURE OF EMBRACE
Arriving at the Kaross Studio, it feels a million miles away from the world. Not just in terms of being off-the-beaten-track on a farm...
Lisa Martus
Feb 24, 20235 min read
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GET COZY - CABIN FEVER AT STANFORD LAKE LODGE
When winter’s icy fingers have a tight grip on plans to get away, and even if the misty mountains of Magoebaskloof live up to their name,...
Lisa Martus
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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HARVEST TABLE
There we stand, a motley crew of farm-virgins… who have grown up with identical, plastic-packaged vegetables harvested in the neat rows...
Lisa Martus
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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THE ART OF LEATHER
Janet Blackburn has a long history in the Magoebaskloof area and her grandchildren, residing on ‘The Mountain’, are proudly...
Lisa Martus
Feb 22, 20232 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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WHERE TO STAY...
One of our favourite places to stay on the Mountain is Bramasole Guesthouse….find out why..
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