Ebenezer Dam | Mountain Getaways

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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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

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

THE SUNSET QUEEN CRUISE ON EBENEZER DAM

You know that beautiful screensaver you have? The one where the sun is setting in a blaze of colour reflecting the sky in the rippling water. Stop daydreaming ... this is real-time summertime in Magoebaskloof! Ebenezer Dam is tucked into the heart of Magoebaskloof, surrounded by magical mountains. Built on the Great Letaba River, it’s a popular playground for water sport enthusiasts, with facilities suited to a variety of watercraft including motorboats, sailboats and even

Lisa Martus

Jan 1, 20242 min read