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  • Lisa Martus

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)

- Sequoia Garden Retreat (sequoiastay@gmail.com

Book your day walks & picnics in this Spring wonderland. (Prior arrangement only) (L road)

- Otterholt Farm (079 195 9368 | 076 418 1238) 

3km Meander walking or meditation trail; Mushroom tours & Essential Oils tours. (L road)

- Growth Centre (072 277 4809) 

Guided stroll for kids through an indigenous forest. (R71)  By appointment.

- Waterwheel Country Retreat (081 048 4841) 

Walk / cycle on marked trails in beautiful forests & along the river.  (GV road)





INSPIRING ACTIVITIES 

- The Growth Centre  (072 277 4809) Foot Massage, Reiki & Reading of Feet. (R71)     

- Zwakala Brewery  (073 874 8651) Beer-tasting of award-winning brews. (L road)                 

- Krabbefontein Café (076 968 0483) Coffee-tasting experiences. (R71) 

- Wegraakbosch Organic Farm (072 370 1886 l 072 361 0664) Book Dairy tours.

- Ga-Malahlela Village Experience (084 354 9710) A unique cultural experience.  

- Earth Creations Studio (083 259 8427) Pottery and mosaic classes. 

- Renier Oosthuisen Studio (082 344 0058) 2-day Art workshops.  Art in the Garden.

- Ebenezer Dam Cruises  (083 284 5163 | 072 178 1602) Cruises for 10-27 people. 


RETAIL THERAPY

- Blackburn Leather (079 096 5303) Handcrafted, genuine leather products.

- Lavender House (084 556 2760) Decor, art, ceramics, clothing, crafts, collectables.

- Pennefather Complex (078 417 9088) Antiques, bookshop, gifts, clothing, sweets.

- Blom Pot (079 592 6016) Alternative Health Shop, CBD products and more.

- The Glass Art Studio (082 335 6803) Exclusive glass creations. (R71)


ADVENTURE

-  Magoebaskloof Adventures & Canopy Tours (083 866 1546) 

Canopy Tour, tubing, kloofing, abseiling and a tree hop.  (R528 / GV road)   

-  Noko Resort (086 380 7593)

Hiking trail, outdoor fitness days, mountain biking & quad-biking. (R71)





BIKING 

-  Magoebaskloof Mountain Biking (083 453 1514) From family circular rides to adrenaline-filled single track routes.  www.magoebasklooftourism.co.za

-  Cheerio Gardens (071 771 5152) E-bikes available. (L road)

-  Waterwheel Country Retreat (081 048 4841) Bikes for hire (GV road)


BIRDING 

Woodbush Forest Drive is world-renowned for spectacular forest birding.

 Bird Guides: David Letsoalo (083 568 4678) or Paul Nkhumane (084 354 9710) 


FLY FISHING 

Mountain Fly Fishing For Guests (083 255 7817) N road 

Cheerio Trout Fishing & Holiday Resort For Guests (072 650 2366) L road

Stanford Lake Lodge For Guests (079 519 9211) R71

Waterwheel Country Resort (074 024 6519) R528 GV road

Silver Mist Resort  (015 295 9901| 063 117 2629) near Haenertsburg.  





HORSE RIDING 

In the Company of Horses (076 577 1936) Various horseback experiences. (Q road)

Silver Mist Resort (015 295 9901)  Al-Miqdad Arabian horses. (R71)

Manely Equine (064 122 5895) Enjoy Haenertsburg on horseback. 

Erika Hagens (083 977 6656) Shetland pony ride around Haenertsburg. 





HIKES & WALKING TRAILS 

- Swartbos Trail. The Picturesque 3.8 km route starts at Magoebaskloof Hotel through the indigenous forests of the Magoebaskloof gorge. (1 hour 45 mins).  

- Makgeng Hiking Trail (makgengtrail@gmail.com) 12km, 9km or 3.3km Abundant fauna, flora & great views from the mountain top. (R71)

- Hwiti Hiking Trails (081 781 1193) Hiking trails around the Majestic Hwiti Mountain. 12km & 22km.  

- Schultz Trails (076 968 0483) Hiking / running trails on a working coffee farm.  (R71)

- Louis Changuion Trail Through the Haenertsburg Grassland Nature Reserve and indigenous forest. (10km route / 3 to  4 hours) 

Debengeni Waterfall At the bottom of Woodbush Forest (R71).  Small entrance fee for scenic short walks around the falls.  (no braais or swimming)  

- Magoebaskloof Adventures (083 866 1546) 1 to 2 hour trails past waterfalls & rapids in the Letaba Gorge (R528 / GV road). 



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