MOUNTAIN GETAWAYS ACTIVITY LISTINGS FOR SPRING
SHORT WALKS & SPRING GARDENS - Cheerio Gardens (071 771 5152) Walk the paths of these world-famous gardens in Spring. (L road) -...
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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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Amy Taylor-Bennett
Jul 62 min read
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...
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Lisa Martus
Jun 174 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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Lisa Martus
Mar 243 min read
MUSHROOMS AND MEDITATIONS AT OTTERHOLT FARM
Tune in to nature’s secrets this Autumn ... to the sound of the breeze through the forest and the soft fluttering of red, gold and orange...
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Lisa Martus
Mar 234 min read
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...
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Lisa Martus
Mar 195 min read
PICNIC PERFECT PLACES FOR AUTUMN
The mellowness of Autumn in Magoebaskloof makes it easy to selectively ignore the inevitable reality that winter will sneak in on the...
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Lisa Martus
Jan 93 min read
GO HORSE-RIDING WITH MANELY EQUINE
Manely Equine, located 2km outside Haenertsburg, is a haven for horse lovers of all ages and abilities. The farm specializes in a range...
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Lisa Martus
Jan 12 min read
THE SUNSET QUEEN CRUISE ON EBENEZER DAM
You know that beautiful screensaver you have? The one where the sun is setting in a blaze of colour reflecting the sky in the rippling...
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Lisa Martus
Dec 30, 20234 min read
HOOKED ON FISHING IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
Henko Austin started fishing during Covid. Desperate to get out and about, he started Bass fishing from his kayak at Stanford Lake Lodge....
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Lisa Martus
Dec 21, 20233 min read
Mountain Biking in Magoebaskloof
‘The Mountain’ is known as an adventure-tourism destination with its abundance of hiking trails, mountain biking tracks, and exciting...
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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, 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
Dec 14, 20233 min read
MAGOEBASKLOOF HAS AN ADVENTUROUS HEART
Welcome to the heart of Summer excitement and outdoor adventures. Picture yourself tubing down meandering rivers, exploring rugged...
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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
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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Bronwyn Egan
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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...
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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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Deon Pienaar
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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...
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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, 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
May 30, 20234 min read
OTTERHOLT ‘THE WAY IT SHOULD BE’
Dr Louis Clifford Thompson, Toban and Tamla McMahon’s great grandfather once made a suggestion about naming their farm, and three...
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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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