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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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RETREAT YOURSELF - A wellness Digital Detox In Magoebaskloof
In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and pressure are constant companions, self-care is often the first thing to slip down the list. Yet finding ways to nurture body and mind is essential for balance and wellbeing. In Magoebaskloof, practices such as yoga, pilates and restorative treatments offer powerful ways to ease tension, support clarity and build emotional resilience. Here are some of the reasons Magoebaskloof is worth logging off for. Colleen Ballenden’s Foot Trea
Lisa Martus
Aug 264 min read


HIGH ON LIFE AT BLOM
BLOM Pot is a budding new joint on the High Street in Haenertsburg. If this sentence got you concerned, maybe you should take the...
Lisa Martus
Oct 7, 20253 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


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


WHEN FRANKINCENSE CAME TO 'THE MOUNTAIN'
Mark McMahon is the co-owner of THOMAC, in Magoebaskloof, the only producer world-wide to sustainably harvest Helichrysum splendidum,...
Mark McMahon
Jan 4, 20243 min read


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


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


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


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


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


TAKE ME TO THE RIVER - RIVER WELLNESS & SPA @ ZWAKALA
Walking softly along the pathway through swathes of wild flowers, your footfalls match your heartbeat and silence weaves its way to the...
Lisa Martus
Mar 16, 20221 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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