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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
Sep 7, 20243 min read
MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS ACTIVITY LISTINGS FOR SPRING
SHORT WALKS & SPRING GARDENS - Â Cheerio Gardens (071 771 5152) Â Walk the paths of these world-famous gardens in Spring. (L road) -...
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Lisa Martus
Jun 17, 20244 min read
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...
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Daryl Van Der Merwe
Jan 3, 20242 min read
CHARISMATIC CAPE PARROTS
A golden hue develops like a crown over World’s View Lookout as I sit in the morning silence. The morning's secret is about to be...
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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
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
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 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
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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...
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William of the Woods
Feb 24, 20234 min read
SEEING THE WOOD FOR THE TREES IN THE FORESTS OF MAGOEBASKLOOF
Countless shades of green converge above you and the only sound is the gentle breeze rustling the living, leafy tips of the ancient...
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Lisa Martus
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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,...
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Nicola Van Heerden
Feb 23, 20232 min read
AUTUMN'S FINEST: A COLOURFUL JOURNEY THROUGH SEQUOIA GARDEN RETREAT
Autumn is a magical time of year. There's no better place to experience the beauty of the Autumn season than in the spectacular...
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Feb 22, 20232 min read
OF BAT HAWKS AND BIRD GUIDES IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
‘Stop right here,’ he said, with a sharp and urgent tone. We were somewhere close to New Agatha, not far from the tar road, but I...
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Cath Green
Feb 22, 20233 min read
MAGIC AND MIST - THE MAGOEBASKLOOF HIKING TRAIL
After driving through the green and ochre landscape of Tzaneen, we dipped into the thick pine forests of Magoebaskloof, excited to start...
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Lisa Martus
Feb 22, 20232 min read
GO HIKING IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
Take your heart for a walk in the woods and listen to the magic whispers of old trees.... of time and space and all that is timeless....
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Lisa Martus
Feb 12, 20232 min read
10 THINGS TO DO ALONG ROUTE 71
Stretching from Polokwane, the gateway to the area, Route-71 makes for a spectacular road trip starting with the scenic escarpment of the...
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Jun 16, 20222 min read
AUTUMN BIRDING IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
An ancient Yellowwood stretches its long limbs towards the open sky... flirting with the clouds. The low booming call of a Samango Monkey...
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Jun 16, 20222 min read
GREATER MOOKETSI NATURE RESERVE
Long fingers of light caress the mountainside as the setting sun turns the valley to gold. The panoramic views down the Kudu’s River...
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Mar 16, 20222 min read
RESTORE YOUR SPIRIT AT BRAMASOLE GUESTHOUSE
"Soft, silken slips of cloud grow pink on their tips, soaking up the first rays of another golden day. The lake seems to stretch out to...
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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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