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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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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 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 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
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...
Lisa Martus
Sep 7, 20244 min read
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...
Lisa Martus
Aug 17, 20243 min read
HAENERTSBURG AND MAGOEBASKLOOF MARKETS
THE WOODCUTTERS HOMESTEAD MARKET The twice-monthly Haenertsburg Mountain Market is set in the serene surroundings of Woodcutters...
Lisa Martus
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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...
Lisa Martus
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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...
Lisa Martus
Mar 24, 20242 min read
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...
Lisa Martus
Mar 24, 20243 min read
LIMPOPO REPRESENTS SOUTH AFRICA AT COP27
What does it take to make a difference in our ever-changing world? Is there a particular criterion one needs to meet in order to make a...
Nyiko Gift Mutileni
Jan 9, 20242 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...
Lisa Martus
Sep 22, 20233 min read
THE UPPER LETABA CATCHMENT MEETINGS
Forests and Grasslands are like gold - rare but incredibly valuable and if we want to save our water, we need to save them too. In...
Bronwyn Egan
Aug 28, 20234 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...
Bronwyn Egan
Aug 28, 20233 min read
STANFORD LAKE COLLEGE - 25 YEARS IN THE MAKING
This year, Stanford Lake College celebrates 25 years. Following the establishment of Unicorn Preparatory as an independent school in...
Beth Coetzee
Aug 28, 20234 min read
THE WATERSONG OF THE UPPER LETABA
‘Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.’ W.H. Auden We need a new watersong, a new love story - one which pulls...
Bronwyn Egan
Feb 24, 20236 min read
FASHIONING A CULTURE OF EMBRACE
Arriving at the Kaross Studio, it feels a million miles away from the world. Not just in terms of being off-the-beaten-track on a farm...
Lisa Martus
Feb 24, 20235 min read
YOGA… FIND THE PEACE WITHIN
I first discovered yoga when I was a teenager through my aunt who was a yoga teacher. This practice taught me to connect to and love my...
Becca Tooley
Feb 24, 20233 min read
A MOUNTAIN APOTHECARY - HEALING PLANTS
There is something magical about the winter season in Magoebaskloof. The looming mountains seem to glow in a constant golden halo...
Becca Tooley
Feb 24, 20233 min read
NOTES FROM A WINTER MOUNTAIN GARDEN
As I write, autumn has come to the mountains and the maples are turning those gorgeous reds and orange browns shot with yellow and gold....
Marloe Scott Wilson
Feb 24, 20232 min read
THE PASSION & PURPOSE OF JURGEN WITT - LIMPOPO'S CULTURAL TREASURES
In the pursuit of his passion and purpose, Jurgen Witt developed a lifelong relationship with the cultural custodians of Limpopo and...
Lisa Martus
Feb 24, 20236 min read
VILLAGE LIFE IN THE HAMLET OF HAENERTSBURG
Tucked into the embrace of the Wolkberg mountains on the edge of the Great Escarpment in Limpopo, lies the quaint village of...
Lisa Martus
Feb 22, 20234 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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