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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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Top 5 Places in Haenertsburg - According to You, the Traveller
We were curious… about what visitors really say once they’ve packed up, headed home, and left their honest thoughts online about staying in Haenertsburg. So we did some digging, scrolling through reviews, comments and guest feedback, and a clear picture emerged. These places come up again and again, not because they are ‘flashy’, but because people connect to the people or the spirit of the place. Here’s what travellers are saying… The Pennefather — “Cosy, charming and per
Love Limpopo
Apr 73 min read


Where the Water Touches the Sky - Autumn at Stanford Lake Lodge
By the time I sink into the couch, the fire is already crackling and the cabin smells faintly of woodsmoke and pine. My shoes are kicked off near the door, a glass of red in my hand, and outside, the lake has started doing that thing it does at the end of the day – catching the last of the light and throwing it back at the sky. Stanford Lake lies just beyond the deck, long and calm, its surface turning soft pink as the autumn sky fades. Earlier, it was all gold and amber. Now
Love Limpopo
Apr 66 min read


A Foodie Tour in Magoebaskloof - an immersive day of Coffee, Cheese, Cooking and Craft Beer
In Magoebaskloof, food has always been an invitation to slow down and savour the deeper story of a place, experiencing people, landscapes and traditions. Although each of these four experiences can be enjoyed entirely on its own, they also combine beautifully into a relaxed and rewarding day tour for anyone wishing to explore this renowned slow food region through its flavours. If you book for the Magoebaskloof Foodie Tour, the morning begins at Krabbefontein Coffee Farm , tu
Lisa Martus
Mar 293 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 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


DARE TO EXPLORE .... Adventure Awaits in Magoebaskloof
Magoebaskloof is well known as an adventure-tourism destination with its abundance of adrenaline-fuelled activities, mountain biking...
Lisa Martus
Mar 2, 20254 min read


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) -...
Lisa Martus
Sep 7, 20243 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


CULTIVATING CONSCIOUS CONSUMPTION
‘In our pursuit of perfect produce, let's pause to recognize that imperfection often signifies sustainability, revealing true beauty.’ -...
Nyiko Gift Mutileni
Aug 28, 20243 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


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...
Amy Taylor-Bennett
Jul 6, 20242 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...
Lisa Martus
Jun 17, 20244 min read


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...
Beth Forrest Stroud
Jun 7, 20246 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


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...
Lisa Martus
Mar 24, 20243 min read


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...
Rob Tooley
Mar 22, 20244 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...
Lisa Martus
Mar 19, 20245 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


HAZEL’S HARVEST - HANDMADE NATURAL GOODNESS
At the foot of the Wolkberg Mountains, Hazel Roskelly is harvesting lavender for the latest batch of her Lavender and Baobab nourishing...
Lisa Martus
Jan 9, 20244 min read


THE BOSCOBEL ROSE
Neville and Margie Pirie purchased Boscobel Farm in the mountains of Magoebaskloof in November 2010, moving from their Letsitele home and...
Lisa Martus
Jan 4, 20241 min read


PERSIAN HOSPITALITY AT KUHESTAN FARM
Kuhestan Organic Farm is tucked into the edge of the Woodbush Forest, the second-largest Afromontane indigenous forest in the country. ...
Lisa Martus
Jan 4, 20244 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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