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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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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


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


ZWAKALA - COME CLOSER
ZWAKALA RIVER RETREAT Whether you are enjoying a craft beer at Zwakala Brewery, celebrating at Mina’s Farm Venue or staying at Zwakala...
Lisa Martus
Sep 24, 20244 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


A NEW BEGINNING FOR KINGS WALDEN
In the early morning light, the white bones of the iconic Eucalyptus tree come to life and the branches seem to stretch towards the...
Lisa Martus
Jan 3, 20243 min read


GLORIOUS, GLAMOROUS GLENOGLE
Soft, silken slips of cloud grow pink on their tips, soaking up the final rays of another golden day. The lake seems to stretch out to...
Lisa Martus
Dec 21, 20233 min read


FAMILY-FRIENDLY STAYS
School is out for the festive season so it’s time for you to explore this beautiful country and create memories with your family. Head...
Lisa Martus
Dec 19, 20233 min read


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


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


BIRD(ERS) OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER
Birding has become an increasingly popular pastime over the last few years, and Magoebaskloof is renowned as one of the premier birding...
Lisa Martus
Jun 24, 20235 min read


COSY CABINS IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
It’s official… the change of seasons is upon us and we need to warm up to winter! Let’s face it, South Africans are the worst people...
Lisa Martus
May 28, 20234 min read


CHEERIO ROAD FOREVER...
Like the Strawberry Fields of the iconic Beatles song, Cheerio Road is an enchanted place, a song in your heart…. Hidden in the heart of...
Lisa Martus
Feb 22, 20231 min read


SENSATIONAL SUMMERTIME AT THE WATERWHEEL COUNTRY RETREAT
You know that beautiful screensaver you have? ... The one where the sun is setting in a blaze of colour reflecting the sky in the...
Lisa Martus
Feb 13, 20233 min read
AUTUMN WEDDINGS AND WONDERS
Autumn. The air is crisp and peaceful, but the sun rays warm up your skin. Golden trees stand out against blue skies - the fallen...
Elmarie Whelan
Jun 16, 20222 min read


RESTORE YOUR SPIRIT AT BRAMASOLE GUESTHOUSE
"Soft, silken slips of cloud grow pink on their tips, soaking up the first rays of another golden day. The lake seems to stretch out to...
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Mar 16, 20222 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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