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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 73 min
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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Lisa Martus
Sep 74 min
HOWZIT HAENERTSBURG HOMEGROWN MARKET
If you are in the area at the right time, visit the Howzit Haenertsburg Homegrown Market held on the Village Green. From unique crafts...
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Lisa Martus
Sep 71 min
WOODCUTTERS MOUNTAIN MARKET
The charm of the quaint village of Haenertsburg isn't just in the picturesque scenery and central accommodation, it's the unique...
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Nyiko Gift Mutileni
Aug 283 min
CULTIVATING CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION
‘In our pursuit of perfect produce, let's pause to recognize that imperfection often signifies sustainability, revealing true beauty.’ -...
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Lisa Martus
Aug 173 min
THE MAGIC OF MAGOEBASKLOOF FARMSTALL
Tucked into the bend of the R71’s zigs or zags of the Magoebaskloof Pass into the Lowveld, the Magoebaskloof Farmstall is a great place...
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Lynnette Gouws
Aug 173 min
ANANDA WELLNESS
Hello, my name is Lynnette, and yoga has been my "Ananda" since the first day I stepped onto my yoga mat. Ananda is a Sanskrit word...
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Amy Taylor-Bennett
Jul 62 min
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 193 min
SUNDAY LUNCH AT KRABBEFONTEIN CAFE
When winter holds Magoebaskloof in a frosty embrace, there's a certain appeal in finding a warm and welcoming place indoors or in the...
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Lisa Martus
Jun 174 min
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
Jun 146 min
WHERE TO EAT | WINTER 2024
Haenertsburg and Magoebaskloof attract travellers from across the world, enchanted by the spectacular scenery, activities galore and a...
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Lisa Martus
Jun 116 min
MAGOEBASKLOOF MOUNTAIN PASSES & PLACES TO STAY
The rugged grandeur of mountain peaks and the winding passes through them has an irresistible allure. Each pass tells a story, a...
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Beth Forrest Stroud
Jun 76 min
LIMPOPO HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO
I chose to take a colourful, creative and fun approach to this, the first Limpopo Wellness Expo because often the topic of health and...
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Lisa Martus
Apr 122 min
HAENERTSBURG AND MAGOEBASKLOOF MARKETS
THE WOODCUTTERS HOMESTEAD MARKET The twice-monthly Haenertsburg Mountain Market is set in the serene surroundings of Woodcutters...
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Lisa Martus
Apr 33 min
AUTUMN AT CHEERIO GARDENS
Tucked into the warm embrace of the scenic gravel road, the moss-covered wrought iron gates are wide open… welcoming you to Cheerio...
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Lisa Martus
Apr 32 min
FRESH FROM THE FARM TO YOUR DOOR
The flavours of local, seasonal produce should delight and enchant your senses with vibrant colours and delicious scents. And Limpopo is...
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Lisa Martus
Mar 242 min
MEET HAENERTSBURG ARTIST, RENIER OOSTHUIZEN
Renier Oosthuizen is a talented and popular artist living in the heart of Haenertsburg. He describes his art as mostly ‘impressionistic...
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Lisa Martus
Mar 243 min
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...
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Lisa Martus
Mar 243 min
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 235 min
MAGOEBASKLOOF - THINGS TO DO INDOORS & OUT
As the season transitions and the autumn leaves paint the landscape in a palette of fiery hues, Magoebaskloof is transformed into an...
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Lisa Martus
Mar 234 min
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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Rob Tooley
Mar 224 min
EXCITING THINGS BREWING AT ZWAKALA
Since Zwakala Brewery opened its doors in June 2016, this northern-most Craft Brewery has been an incredible success story not only...
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Lisa Martus
Mar 215 min
WHERE TO EAT IN HAENERTSBURG & MAGOEBASKLOOF
Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg attract travellers from across the world, enchanted by the spectacular scenery, activities galore and a...
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Lisa Martus
Mar 195 min
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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WHERE TO STAY...
One of our favourite places to stay on the Mountain is Bramasole Guesthouse….find out why..
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