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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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Crown Moments Photography Stories shaped by mountain light
Magoebaskloof has always attracted people who see the world with curiosity and imagination. Perhaps it is the mountain air that encourages fresh thinking or the shifting light that invites a slower, more attentive way of seeing. Whatever the reason, the area has become home to a remarkable community of innovators. Organic cheesemakers shape flavours drawn straight from the land, craft brewers experiment with mountain water and local botanicals, writers find inspiration amongs
Love Limpopo
Jan 53 min read
Shop with Heart & support local... Haenertsburg & Magoebaskloof
Christmas is a time for happiness, kindness, sharing and togetherness. Gifts of experiences are often the most meaningful, especially when they reflect what someone loves or longs to do. If you want to buy something special, shop local and discover unique gifts made with love by talented artisans and makers. Every purchase makes a big difference to a real person, not a big corporation. Let’s make this Christmas magical by supporting the small businesses that make our communit
Love Limpopo
Dec 29, 20254 min read
The Ultimate Braai Master -Limpopo’s Fire Dancers blazed a bold new path as Wild Cards
The coals have been glowing again on South African screens as The Ultimate Braai Master returned for its ninth season, an all-stars showdown, with a mix of twelve returning legends seeking redemption against two bold wild card teams. The beautiful landscapes of the Western Cape became both the backdrop and battleground as contestants were pitted against each other in a high-pressure series of outdoor fire-cooking challenges, filmed over an intense 21 days. Season-9 brought
Love Limpopo
Dec 29, 20254 min read
The Gallery ~ Art and Antiques in Haenertsburg Village
Just in time for the December festivities, three Haenertsburg artists have opened a new gallery in the village. Anton de Klerk, Fredl van der Merwe and Marloe Scott Wilson bring their own vivid styles to the space, with antiques from Johann Ellis adding a note of timeless charm. Anton’s distinctive art has been displayed at markets and outside Bistro Haenertsburg. Using pyrography, he burns patterns into wood with patient precision, then paints each design with colour that
Love Limpopo
Dec 24, 20251 min read
The Mountain Company - Hiker Sandi Leigh Moore’s journey from athlete to mountain muse
Sandi Leigh Moore arrived in Magoebaskloof in 2008 as a countryside farmgirl at heart, albeit one clad in urban armour: a system-programmed business owner, an athlete and a nature-lover who carried her fast dedication everywhere she went. “Haenertsburg is a beautiful holiday destination to take a break from the real world,” she thought. "It offers magical mountains to cycle over and crystal clear streams to stop and drink from when trail running" That sure is not what big ci
Love Limpopo
Dec 23, 20253 min read
A Dog’s Guide to the Good Life In Magoebaskloof & Haenertsburg
By your four-legged travel correspondent, Lucky the Mountain Mutt If you’re a dog with a nose for adventure (and have a human who knows how to drive), point your snout towards the misty mountains of Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg. Here, the air smells like pine needles and possibility, and there’s no shortage of sticks, streams, and sunny spots to nap in. With pet-friendly accommodation from lodges to camping and welcoming restaurants, it is a great getaway for you and your h
Love Limpopo
Dec 19, 20254 min read
Glamping at AfriCamps Magoebaskloof - Premium Tents
A fresh chapter has unfolded at Cheerio Gardens with the arrival of the new AfriCamps Premium glamping tents, designed to elevate the art of slow travel and restorative escape. These beautifully crafted studio units take the much-loved AfriCamps experience to another level, offering generous space, refined finishes, and a deep sense of calm. Created specifically for couples in search of comfort, connection, and a touch of indulgence, they promise a retreat that feels both int
Love Limpopo
Dec 19, 20252 min read
Tin Town - A Glamping dream taking shape in Haenertsburg
If you wander through Haenertsburg on a quiet morning, the village seems to move at its own slow pace. The main street feels almost unchanged, yet beneath that calm rhythm ideas are always stirring. Over the past few months, a project has been unfolding just above the village centre, something Charmaine and Morné Botha have been creating alongside the Blue Shutter Guesthouse . They bought the house on Plein Street a year ago and transformed it into a small, stylish guesthous
Love Limpopo
Dec 19, 20253 min read
Born to be Moi: A new restaurant near Tzaneen
A fresh, locally-rooted café has come to life on the outskirts of Tzaneen, the fertile subtropical area known for avocado and macadamia farms, mountain passes and forested escarpments. Moi Café is fast becoming a waypoint for travellers linking Tzaneen, Haenertsburg and Magoebaskloof, as well as a community hub for locals. When Duncan and Xyza Bothma approached Zander Ernst and Rémi Andersen , known locally for their innovative approach at Krabbefontein Café , to manage a n
Love Limpopo
Dec 16, 20252 min read
Earth Creations at House of Art - A Day of Clay, Colour and Connection in Haenertsburg
After two straight weeks of mist and mountain rain, Magoebaskloof was starting to feel like a soggy cocoon. Fog-softened mornings, damp footsteps, washing that never quite dried - cabin fever was creeping in. So when I parked outside the House of Art in Haenertsburg and looked up to see a sky the colour of crystal glass, I felt almost giddy. The sun, apparently making up for lost time, blazed a summer-bold 35 degrees across the village. In front of me, a bicycle wheel made o
Deon Pienaar
Dec 14, 20255 min read
A Taste of 'The Mountain' At the Pot ’n Plow in Magoebaskloof
Half way between Haenertsburg village and Woodbush forest, along the R71 in Magoebaskloof, you will find the Pot ’n Plow , a restaurant filled with the buzz of conversation, enticing smells from the pizza oven and the promise of good company. Owners George and Lara Luis are at the heart of it, not just serving food or pouring drinks but creating connections, sharing stories, laughter and the kind of hospitality that makes strangers feel like old friends and locals feel like
Love Limpopo
Dec 12, 20254 min read
Upcoming Events happening in Haenertsburg & Magoebaskloof
As another year draws to a close, ‘The Mountain’ is humming with energy - festive markets, new art galleries and gatherings that capture the true rhythm of our mountain home. Haenertsburg glows brighter than ever as the entire village lights up for its Christmas festivities, while The Iron Crown gets ready to welcome the new year with an awesome rock ’n roll event. From December through February, there is a blush of blueberries to be picked, and later, in March, the Ebeneze
Love Limpopo
Dec 12, 20253 min read
Following Flo Fay and Wybie On The Haenertsburg Grasslands
In the heart of Haenertsburg, where misty mountains meet enchanted grasslands, local author Ronel Janse Van Rensburg has brought a...
Love Limpopo
Oct 12, 20253 min read
A Fresh Chapter in the Village Chandlers Supermarket Opens in Haenertsburg
The village trading store in the heart of Haenertsburg has long been a cherished part of the community - not just as a place to shop, but...
Lisa Martus
Oct 11, 20253 min read
HIGH ON LIFE AT BLOM
BLOM Pot is a budding new joint on the High Street in Haenertsburg. If this sentence got you concerned, maybe you should take the...
Lisa Martus
Oct 7, 20253 min read
DIRT CERAMIC STUDIO
There’s a new kind of alchemy unfolding at the edge of the forest, where mist clings to the hills and the old farm supermarket stands...
Lisa Martus
Sep 28, 20253 min read
SILVER MIST RESORT A Versatile Holiday Choice
Picture this: the soft and mysterious mist of an autumn morning in the Magoebaskloof mountains, the cool air wrapping around you as you...
Love Limpopo
Sep 16, 20252 min read
SPRING DAYS along Cheerio Road
Spring at Cheerio Trout Fishing and Holiday Resort on Cheerio Road Spring is a feeling. It is the stirring of something soft and fragrant...
Lisa Martus
Sep 16, 20253 min read
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER .... .... Zwakala River Retreat
There’s something about Zwakala River Retreat that keeps calling you back. Maybe it is the sound of the river, a rhythmic lullaby winding...
Love Limpopo
Sep 13, 20253 min read
THE ALCHEMY OF INTERIOR STYLING... with Martin-Shawn
Walking up the path to Martin-Shawn van Huyssteen’s new Haenertsburg home-showroom, you immediately sense that something magical is...
Love Limpopo
Sep 13, 20255 min read
ENJOY FESTIVE SPRING DAYS IN MAGICAL MAGOEBASKLOOF
When the first blush of blossoms hits the slopes of Magoebaskloof and the crisp mountain air starts to soften, you know ‘The Mountain’ is...
Love Limpopo
Sep 12, 20252 min read
THE WOLKBERG ZULU BUTTERFLY Good news for a local icon
“…what men consider important, such as abstractions, is really unimportant, and what men consider to be unimportant, such as a leaf or a...
Etienne Terblanche
Sep 11, 20254 min read
BIRDING THE LIMPOPO PROVINCE WITH DAVID LETSOALO ...... Special people, places and memories
I have loved birds since I was in single digits. I still remember how the bright colours of waxbills and firefinches captivated my...
Richard Flack
Sep 11, 20255 min read
FROM MAD MAX TO MYSTIC TRIBE
Looking at Alicia Boshoff’s gorgeous handcrafted leather bags, waistcoats, top hats and clothing is like walking through an artist’s...
Lisa Martus
Sep 8, 20255 min read
WHERE TO STAY...
One of our favourite places to stay on the Mountain is Bramasole Guesthouse….find out why..
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