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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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HABIBI MY LOVE.... A Feast of Turkish Flavours in Haenertsburg
A soft orange lantern-glow spills across the Habibi sign, drawing you in from the cool, fresh mountain air of Haenertsburg. Step inside, and the shift is immediate. From a spacious deck surrounded by large cherry blossom trees, the crisp white interior contrasts with the bright, traditional Turkish glass lanterns scattering a kaleidoscope of colour across the ceiling. At the centre, a blazing fireplace radiates what feels like a warm welcome. What unfolds is an unexpected a
Love Limpopo
Jun 232 min read


5 Restaurants In Magoebaskloof Travellers love for Winter Warming Meals
When the mist settles over Haenertsburg and the mountain air sharpens, something shifts in what travellers seek from a meal. Winter dining is no longer just about food - it becomes more about a feeling. Visitors look for spaces that offer warmth in every sense: a crackling fire, hearty comfort food, and genuine hospitality that lingers long after the plates are cleared. Across South Africa, winter restaurant trends centre on intimate interiors, and deeply satisfying dishes wh
Love Limpopo
Jun 193 min read


SUNDAY LUNCH AT KRABBEFONTEIN CAFE
When winter holds Magoebaskloof in a frosty embrace, there's a certain appeal in finding a warm and welcoming place indoors or in the...
Lisa Martus
Jun 19, 20243 min read


WHERE TO EAT | WINTER 2024
Haenertsburg and Magoebaskloof attract travellers from across the world, enchanted by the spectacular scenery, activities galore and a...
Lisa Martus
Jun 14, 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


WHERE TO EAT IN HAENERTSBURG & MAGOEBASKLOOF
Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg attract travellers from across the world, enchanted by the spectacular scenery, activities galore and a...
Lisa Martus
Mar 21, 20245 min read


MY MAGOEBASKLOOF FOOD JOURNEY
Nestled in the breathtaking embrace of mountains and forests, Magoebaskloof and the small village of Haenertsburg give visitors a host of...
Kerry Gibson
Jan 3, 20243 min read


HABIBI... AN AUTHENTIC TURKISH DINING EXPERIENCE
Habibi is a term of endearment in the Arabic language meaning beloved, sweetheart, my darling… my love. The sense of romance evoked from...
Lisa Martus
Dec 18, 20231 min read


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


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


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


COME HUNGRY! TO THE RED PLATE RESTAURANT
The motto of the all-female team at The Red Plate Restaurant in the heart of Haenertsburg is ‘Come Hungry!’
Lisa Martus
May 30, 20233 min read


HIKE, BIKE AND PURSUE FITNESS AT NOKO RESORT
Jerry Ramodike was born in Lenyenye near Tzaneen where his father hails from and later moved to live with his grandparents in...
Lisa Martus
May 30, 20233 min read


STOP OFF AT STELLA’S FARM DELI ON ROUTE 71
Emmual and Hester Human moved to ‘The Mountain’ from Singapore in 2017. Emmual grew up in Tzaneen and his family farm is in the Georges...
Lisa Martus
Feb 13, 20232 min read


PUT SOME ZING IN YOUR SPRING - PICNICS IN MAGOEBASKLOOF
Spring is one of the best times in the year to discover all that Magoebaskloof has to offer with the floral display at Cheerio Gardens, a...
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Aug 22, 20226 min read


THE ORIGINAL 'HAENERTSBURGER' AT THE IRON CROWN PUB & BISTRO
When the ‘Haenertsburger’ is brought to your table with a flourish at the Iron Crown, it is one of those ‘wow’ food moments where a meal...
Lisa Martus
Mar 26, 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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