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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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SPRING ACTIVITIES OUT AND ABOUT IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
As the cold grip of winter loosens its hold, nature awakens in a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours and fragrant, balmy days during the...
Lisa Martus
Sep 22, 20235 min read
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SPRING IN MAGOEBASKLOOF & HAENERTSBURG: WHERE TO EAT
Zwakala Brewery, the northern-most Craft Brewery in the scenic Magoebaskloof Mountains is a favourite place to hang out, slow down and...
Lisa Martus
Sep 22, 20235 min read
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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
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BRING ON SPRING
When Spring jumps out at you with all the exuberance of a joyful young child, you know you have to ditch the detritus of winter and put a...
Lisa Martus
Sep 22, 20235 min read
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FILM AND FIESTA PHOTOGRAPHY
The area of Haenertsburg lends itself to some incredible photo opportunities. With an array of different landscapes, unpredictable...
Elmarie Whelan
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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JUST SAY I DO - SUMMER WEDDINGS IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
Summer is such a wonderful time of year to get married with glorious sunshiny days, wild flowers galore and beautiful surroundings to say...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20235 min read
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STYLE AND SERENITY AT VIEWPOINT ESTATE
Nestled on the edge of the hills overlooking Haenertsburg between Polokwane and Tzaneen, lies Viewpoint Estate, a unique combination of...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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FARM TO FORK WITH THE MOUNTAIN FOODIES
Travel should be about feeding all of your senses with the best there is on offer at your destination. We often forget that the real...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 202313 min read
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THE ZWAKALA EXPERIENCE
Sunlight streams through the dancing arms of the Zwakala giants… trees to play in, to dance around, to get married under. This space is...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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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
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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
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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
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BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST WITH iNATURALIST
South Africa is ranked as the third most biodiverse country in the world and home to over 95,000 known species due to its high levels of...
Nyiko Gift Mutileni
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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RELAX, RETREAT, RESTORE - Let the Lowveld and the Mountain work its Magic
When life snaps at your heels like an irritable terrier, it’s time to head to Limpopo and assume the recovery position. Our gorgeous area...
Bridget Hilton-Barber
Aug 28, 20235 min read
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WINTER GUIDE OF WHERE TO EAT IN MAGOEBASKLOOF & HAENERTSBURG
Zwakala Brewery, the northern-most Craft Brewery in the scenic Magoebaskloof Mountains is a favourite place to hang out, slow down and...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20235 min read
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WEGRAAKBOSCH ORGANIC FARM
In the stillness of the morning, the melodious notes of the dawn chorus weave between the sounds of a farm moving into a new day. ...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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SCHULTZ TRAILS
‘Grab some coffee with a view! Situated at the bottom of the Magoebaskloof pass, Krabbefontein on the Schultz farm is food for the soul!’...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20235 min read
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FLIPPIN' FABULOUS
Pancake restaurants have been a staple of the breakfast and brunch scene for decades, and for good reason. Pancakes are loved by many as...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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ALONG ROUTE 71
Even if you just saw the mountains of Magoebaskloof as a bit of a blur as you wound your way along Route 71 to the Kruger National Park,...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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TRACKS & TRAILS - THE OTTERHOLT MEANDER
‘The Mountain’ is known as an adventure-tourism destination with its abundance of hiking trails, mountain biking tracks, and exciting...
Deon Pienaar
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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WINTER ACTIVITIESINDOORS AND OUT
If you're looking for a unique winter experience, Magoebaskloof is the perfect destination for all ages with many exciting winter...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20234 min read
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THE IRON CROWN TRAIL RUN
The Iron Crown Trail Run in Magoebaskloof is an annual event organised by Rotary Haenertsburg, attracting runners from all over the...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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THE WOLKBERG TRAIL RUN
The Wolkberg Trail Run (WTR), hosted by Stanford Lake College, will take place this year on the 5th and 6th of August. It takes place...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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LETSITELE BIRDING
Letsitele Valley is a scenic area near Tzaneen which offers excellent birding opportunities for beginners and twitchers alike. Top Bird...
Lisa Martus
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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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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