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Adventure activities available to day visitors, holidaymakers, youth groups, and corporate clients include: The Magoebaskloof Canopy Tour, White water Tubing, Abseiling, Climbing wall, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Paintball, Kloofing or Canyoning and more.

Canopy Tours

Experience the thrill of sliding through the forest on a 2.5 hour Tarzan and Jane style adventure!  Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours will take you into a previously inaccessible realm of nature, moving you between platforms built high within the upper level of indigenous forests and ancient mountain cliffs. Each platform is joined by our spectacular ‘foefie’ cable slide high above the sparkling river, waterfalls and forest floor.  Relax and absorb the tranquillity of your natural surroundings on each platform. Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours’ trained guides ensure the safety of each group while describing facts about the fauna, flora and ecology of the surrounding environment. Suitable for anyone between 7 and 70, max weigh 120kgs.  2 – 8 people per trip, departure every hour. Great for the whole family, nature lovers, thrill seekers and corporate groups.

Duration: 2.5 hours, 8 people per trip

The gecko-tubing trip starts deep in the gorge at the beginning of the Great Letaba River. This adventure takes you through tranquil crystal clear waters with breathtaking views as well as through some roaring white water rapids.  Cliff jumping or climbing down the ladder at the waterfalls adds to the adventure.

 Duration: 2.5 hours

2 – 18 people per trip

Our abseiling trip descends 30 metres down a smooth rock face into the majestic George’s Valley gorge, landing in the Groot Letaba River, also allowing for swimming and relaxing at the bottom underneath the waterfall.

Duration: 2.5 hours 

4 – 10 people per trip

Our Tree Hop adventure consists of an amazing array of challenges in our ancient Eucalyptus trees. Think flying foxes, cargo nets, suspended rafts, twisted ladders mini ziplines and more!

Duration: 1 hour

2- 8 persons

Mountain Biking

In association with Tourism Magoebaskloof, permits are available for  Mountain Biking trails in the area. These have something for everyone, from challenging technical single track to winding forestry roads and jeep tracks. Features include spectacular views, , beautiful river crossings and a variety of forests and grasslands.

Kloofing in the scenic George’s Valley gorge is for the more adventurous! Explore, float and swim down sections of peaceful water as well as experience bum sliding, rock hopping, hiking, abseiling and waterfall jumping into breathtaking pools! Not for the feint hearted!

Guided Hikes

Join one of our trained guides on a 2hr guided hiking trail along the Letaba River. 

Our hand crafted trails wind through indigenous forest with beautiful views of the mountains and waterfalls. 

The distance will be between 2km and 8km depending on the fitness of the group. 

We will provide you with a snack pack and bottled water. 

(We do recommend you bring a comfortable day pack, hiking shoes, a hat and sunblock.)

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Unzipping Adventure at Magoebaskloof Canopy Tour!

December 1, 2016 by Lauren Melnick

Last Updated on June 29, 2023 by Lauren Melnick

I woke up on Monday morning with butterflies in my stomach. In a few hours, I was going to be on the road, travelling to Magoebasloof in Limpopo all by myself. I had been invited to Magoesbaskloof Adventure’s Canopy Tour and it would be my first solo road trip. Picking up my rental car, I felt my nerves go into overdrive.

I hadn’t driven in seven months and I was about to navigate the morning traffic of Randburg, Johannesburg.

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About the magoebaskloof area, magoebaskloof canopy tour information, hiking the magoebasloof red trail.

After a brief but brutal storm, multiple toll gates, having the life scared out of my by beeping e-Toll bridges and 400 kilometres later, I finally made it to the treetop paradise of Magoebaskloof. As I came up the mountain I couldn’t believe my eyes. The typical flat Limpopo landscape suddenly transformed into a mountainous masterpiece.

It reminded me of all those Canada National Park Instagram pictures. All of a sudden I was surrounded by giant trees stretching out for as far as the eye could see. I found myself driving around a curvy mountain pass, that was beautiful as it was something out of that cult classic movie The Wrong Turn. I LOVED IT.

This is my element. My phone had lost signal. My radio went dead. All around me was just nature.

I eventually pulled into Magoesbaskloof Adventure’s, just in time to check into my chalet before reception closed for the evening. As cheesy as it sounds, I had to mentally pinch myself at this point. I couldn’t wrap my head around the idea that I was going to be staying in Limpopo for the next three days, surrounded by forest and in a chalet that looked like it had stepped straight out of my Pinterest feed.

And this was only day one. Tomorrow I’d be going on a canopy tour!

Magoebaskloof lies between Polokwane and Tzaneen surrounded by lush plantations and forests. The mountains form part of the very North Eastern tip of the Drakensberg mountain range and the area itself is often called  “The Land of Silver Mist.”  Or as I like to think of it,  a beautiful place to film a home Blair Witch Project remake while enjoying Earth’s natural wonders.  The area gets its mist belt from the afro-montane forests and is a welcome oasis to the Limpopo bushveld.

Keep an eye out for the local wildlife that call these forests home such as the baboons, bushbuck, jackals and the endangered Cape parrot!

Ziplining Through The Forests And Over Waterfalls

Magoebaskloof Adventures has been around since 2005 and opened its 11 ziplining circuits in 2009. The Magoebaskloof canopy tour starts in the forests of George’s Valley, an area known for its densely forested ravines and the Great Letaba River. We would be flying through the southern end of the gorge, an area with dramatic cliff falls and beautiful waterfalls that are largely inaccessible unless on an adventure tour. After a brief safety talk and putting on our gear, we started the hike to the first zip line station.

If you have been around on my blog for awhile, you will know that I have a few fears. Another one that we can add to the list is an occasional meltdown over heights. When faced with the prospect of being far from the ground, I usually get chicken shit and bailout.

Leading up to the Magoebaskloof canopy tour, I pictured myself screaming in pure terror and crying for my mother.

Thankfully, facing a few of my other fears this year seems to have given me an extra layer of bad ass. I went off the first platform without a single whimper, moment of hesitation or a flinch of “ oh shit what the f**k have I just agreed to ?”

Instead, I found myself on the next platform grinning ear to ear, eagerly waiting to tackle the next line. By the third line in, I was hooked. I had just flown over a waterfall with a 160-meter drop and it was exhilarating.  The views from the mountain ledges were nothing short of amazing and flying over the forest floor and sparkling waters of the Groot Letaba river was just EPIC AS F**K.

The 2.5 hours went by way too fast and before I knew it we were at the second last line of the circuit. This is the longest line, stretching an awesome 160 meters over the gorge and the only one where you get to run and jump off the platform. At the beginning of this year, the thought of doing that would have terrified me and moved me to tears. But when it was my turn, I felt excited and eager to fling myself off the side of a mountain. Who would have guessed that facing my fears of the ocean and going to war with Thailand’s bugs would have made me less chicken shit?

Maybe one day I’ll even work up the courage to go Kloofing.

• Price:  R 550 includes lunch and snacks
• Age limit:  7 to 70 years old
• Duration: 2.5 hours

For my last day in Limpopo, I decided to hike the Red Trail that started a few meters from my chalet. I had just received my new Canon 700D camera a few days ago and wanted to practice shooting with my two new lenses.

This untouched trail forms part of the Woodbrush State Forest, the largest indigenous forest in the Limpopo Province. And when I say this trail is untouched – I mean it. I walked into countless spider webs face-first during the 2 km hike. The trail takes you right down to the river edge and way up high on top of the mountain looking into the gorge below. It’s a fairly easy hike that I felt completely safe doing by myself and only has a moderate incline towards the end.

During the hike, I found myself fascinated with the moss that was growing on the trees and even attempted to take my first macro photo of a spider before having second thoughts and running away.

But my favourite part of the hike had to be right towards the end when I discovered this post-apocalyptic storm drain. It looks like something out of my favourite game, Dead Island. Can’t you just imagine zombies crawling out of here? Or survivors fleeing into its pit of darkness seeking shelter while attempting to hide their brains from the zombie hordes?

Yes. This place has brought out the horror film fanatic in me. But it doesn’t mean Magoebaskloof is scary, I just have an overactive imagination and spend too much of my spare time watching The Walking Dead.

All in all, the Red Trail hike turned out to be a great way to spend an overcast morning in Magoebaskloof. I’d love to come back and do more of the hikes in the area, especially the Haenertsburg Grasslands. The grasslands are the most threatened vegetation type in Limpopo and are home to an amazing diversity of flora and fauna. 

Thank you so much to Magoebaskloof Adventures for hosting me! The whole experience made me appreciate South Africa’s diverse landscape even more and made me feel better about coming home early from Thailand!

Watch my Magoebaskloof Canopy Tour video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3wMB0oCpAQ

Waterfalls, forests and post-apocalyptic hiking trails - zip lining through Magoebaskloof was an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Limpopo!

About Lauren Melnick

Lauren Melnick is the founder of Wanderlust Movement, Wander to Here and is a South Africa travel blogger. She's been travelling the world as a full-time freelance writer since 2016 and has visited over 40 countries.

When she isn't typing up a storm, you can find her conquering overnight hikes around the Western Cape, rock climbing, and hosting sold out group travel trips around South Africa, Namibia and Morocco.

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Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours will take you into a previously inaccessible realm of nature, moving you between platforms built high within the upper level of indigenous forests and ancient cliffs. Each platform is joined by our spectacular ‘foefie’ cable slide high above the sparkling river, waterfalls and forest floor.

Relax and absorb the tranquility of your natural surroundings on each platform. Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours’ trained guides ensure the safety of each group while describing facts about the fauna, flora and ecology of the surrounding environment.

Group Size: 1-8, please contact our office should you wish to book for a larger group. Suitable for anyone between 7 and 70. Great for the whole family, nature lovers, thrill seekers, youth and corporate groups.

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Light refreshments Transport Guides Equipment Light Meal

Please take note that we do not recommend that the trip is undertaken during pregnancy. Participants should be in good health and average fitness.

Itinerary Please be at reception 15 minutes before your trip is due to depart. The trip begins with the activity briefing. After a short hike into the gorge, enjoy the slides – 11 in all and a short suspension bridge. A water break will take place along the way. Take a short hike to the pickup point where you will be transported back to the reception. The trip will take between 2 and 2.5 hours depending on the size of the group. Your meal is served at the Platform 14 Coffee Shop.

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I did the adventure with my 12 yr old granddaughter and what an experience...the beautiful nature, the adventure itself and the staff were excellent. The food was also good...overall something special and an experience that leaves a lasting impression. Thank you! Please acknowledge Sinty and her male partner...they made sure that we were safe and enjoyed the outing. - Johann

I felt safe and well instructed at all times! Very nice tour guides! I enjoyed the view and nature a lot. The vegetarians lunch was great. - Anna

The ziplining was awesome, you guys have the best instructors! Definitely will come again. - Magosebo

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The Limpopo Province in South Africa is one that is abundant in natural splendour, history (even relics and fossils dating back to prehistoric times) and plenty of pure African culture and heritage. Magoebaskloof is situated between Tzaneen and Polokwane and was once completely inaccessible by human beings, due to its dense vegetation and its location.

It is for this reason that the Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours are so special. They take you to a place in this glorious country that has not been touched by urbanisation, commerce and development. Rather, this is a place of dense, verdant greenery, misty waterfalls that tumble to the ground in dramatic rumbles, and peaceful forests that are home to a huge variety of animal species. There are few more idyllic places on the planet in which to embark on an exciting canopy tour.

Suspended metres above the ground from comfortable, safe harnesses, you are able to glide above the beauty, seeing it from a new perspective that allows increased visibility and scope. Although these tours are safe and you are always accompanied by a qualified guide, there is no doubt that these slides certainly get the adrenalin pumping and the heart racing as you build up speed high above the ground, soaring over rivers, past waterfalls and through magnificent forests.

Throughout the tour, the guide will point out plants, birds and other interesting sights so that you get the opportunity to see as much as possible. All of the slides overlook the stunning Groot Letaba River and the Letaba River Gorge. This is without doubt one of the most breath-taking waterfall gorges in the country.

The entire tour takes about 2.5 hours and includes a lunch, some refreshments, a guide and transport.

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Where Magoebaskloof Canopy Tour, Green Frog Farm, GV11, R528, George’s Valley, Limpopo, South Africa

When Daily from 08h30 to 15h30.

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Telephone +27 (0)83 866-1546

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Magoebaskloof is a beautiful mountainous area in Limpopo . Situated at the very tip of the Drakensberg, only 60 km from Polokwane and 4 hours drive from Johannesburg, these mountains and valleys are the perfect place to get away from it all.

Here you can unwind in lush subtropical vegetation and breathe in fresh clean air. Magoebaskloof is an oasis of peace and tranquillity but if it is action that you are looking for, then there is plenty of…

Here you can unwind in lush subtropical vegetation and breathe in fresh clean air. Magoebaskloof is an oasis of peace and tranquillity but if it is action that you are looking for, then there is plenty of choice, all in a scenic mountainous setting.

Slide, Tarzan and Jane style, through the treetops on a Canopy Tour , make your way through the indigenous forest on a Quad Biking Adventure or go Kloofing through a scenic gorge.

Come to think of it, you better set aside more than a weekend to get the most out of this adventure haven!

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Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours will take you into a previously inaccessible realm of nature, moving you between platforms built high within the upper level of indigenous forests and ancient cliffs. Each platform is joined by our spectacular ‘foefie’ cable slide high above the sparkling river, waterfalls and forest floor.

Relax and absorb the tranquility of your natural surroundings on each platform. Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours’ trained guides ensure the safety of each group while describing facts about the fauna, flora and ecology of the surrounding environment.

Group Size: 1-8, please contact our office should you wish to book for a larger group. Suitable for anyone between 7 and 70. Great for the whole family, nature lovers, thrill seekers, youth and corporate groups.

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The ziplining was awesome, you guys have the best instructors! Definitely will come again....  -   Magosebo Phetla.

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Magosebo Phetla

The ziplining was awesome, you guys have the best instructors! Definitely will come again.

I felt safe and well instructed at all times! Very nice tour guides! I enjoyed the view and nature a lot. The vegetarians lunch was great.

Johann Loubser

I did the adventure with my 12 yr old granddaughter and what an experience...the beautiful nature, the adventure itself and the staff were excellent. The food was also good...overall something special and an experience that leaves a lasting impression. Thank you! Please acknowledge Sinty and her male partner...they made sure that we were safe and enjoyed the outing.

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Adventure activities available to day visitors, holidaymakers, youth groups, and corporate clients include: The Magoebaskloof Canopy Tour, White water Tubing, Abseiling, Climbing wall, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Paintball, Kloofing or Canyoning and more.

Canopy Tours

Experience the thrill of sliding through the forest on a 2.5 hour Tarzan and Jane style adventure!  Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours will take you into a previously inaccessible realm of nature, moving you between platforms built high within the upper level of indigenous forests and ancient mountain cliffs. Each platform is joined by our spectacular ‘foefie’ cable slide high above the sparkling river, waterfalls and forest floor.  Relax and absorb the tranquillity of your natural surroundings on each platform. Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours’ trained guides ensure the safety of each group while describing facts about the fauna, flora and ecology of the surrounding environment. Suitable for anyone between 7 and 70, max weigh 120kgs.  2 – 8 people per trip, departure every hour. Great for the whole family, nature lovers, thrill seekers and corporate groups.

The gecko-tubing trip starts deep in the gorge at the beginning of the Great Letaba River. This adventure takes you through tranquil crystal clear waters with breathtaking views as well as through some roaring white water rapids.  Cliff jumping or climbing down the ladder at the waterfalls adds to the adventure.

Our abseiling trip descends 30 metres down a smooth rock face into the majestic George’s Valley gorge, landing in the Groot Letaba River, also allowing for swimming and relaxing at the bottom underneath the waterfall.

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Weekend guide to magoebaskloof.

K K nown as the ‘land of the silver mist’ by historians and locals, Magoebaskloof is a beautiful mountainous area in the Limpopo Province. Set at the north Eastern tip of the Drakensberg mountain range, with mountains, valleys and a belt of mist creating lush forests. This green oasis is a strikingly different landscape against the rough Limpopo bushveld.

The Magoebaskloof forest is packed with fungi, ferns and age-old trees, with crystal clear streams flowing through the rock pools. This lush forest is a haven for nature lovers, especially those who love long hikes, birding and adventurous mountain biking. Picnic sites are also available for the less adventurous – check out the picnic sites at Dap Naude Dam and Debengeni Falls.

The unique climate of the area has proved useful for not only forestry plantations, but also raspberries, blueberries and avocados. A few ornamental gardens have even sprung up, hosting plants like the Japanese maples and flowering cherry trees – usually better suited to the colder climate. 

Right at the centre of Magoebaskloof lies the small village of Haenertsburg. Which features a few restaurants, galleries and shops, along with accommodation.

All of this contributes to the appeal of Magoebaskloof. Making it an ideal weekend getaway for its neighbouring provinces.

W W here to stay

The original Magoebaskloof Hotel was built in 1937 and has remained a popular accommodation choice in the area. Both standard and self-catering rooms are available (from R 1 099pp per night). View their website for more information.

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I I f luxury is what you’re after, then check out Glenshiel Hotel. Offering a four-star all-inclusive getaway with 4-course dinners, breakfast, an a-la-carte lunch and pub menu and high tea on weekends. Rates from R1 200pp per night (all inclusive). Visit their website for more information.

For a boutique experience, Bramasole Luxury Guest House offers both standard and self-catering rooms (from R1 300p per night including breakfast). The property features a medium-sized lake, a lake house and adjacent forests with hiking trails.

For a more charming cottage vibe, Blueberry Heights rents out their 50-year-old cottage to guests. This is the ultimate cosy self-catering cottage, complete with fireplace and lake views. The cottage books out fast, so book in advance .

Camping accommodation is available at Coral Tree Camp (R220pp per night) and Magoebaskloof Adventures , among a few others.

The lush forest offers several different hiking trails, ranging from day hikes through to multi-day hikes. If hiking through the forest doesn’t appeal to you, then perhaps flying through them will. The Magoebaskloof Canopy Tour takes you ziplining through the forest, passing waterfalls, over rivers and along mountainsides. The cost is R660 per person, enquire on their website for more information.

Go birding with one of the best local birding guides, David Letsoala and Paul Nkhumane, at Kurisa Moyo Nature Lodge. Birding walks wander through the forest, looking for the elusive Narina Trogan, usually taking about two hours. Enquire on their website for more information.

Magoebaskloof isn’t only about the outdoors and adventure. Zwakala Brewery, overlooking the Wolkberg Mountains, makes some exceptional craft beers. Sip on their finest brews while snacking on gourmet burgers and tapas.

For some typical pub grub, there’s the Iron Crown Pub & Bistro. An old-time favourite among the locals and frequent travellers, this character-filled pub serves up hearty fare like homemade pies and burgers. Pot & Plow is another typical English pub which is also known for its good pizza.

D D airy lovers need to visit Wegraakbosch Dairy Farm, an organic cheese farm. The farm produces traditional Mutchli, Tilziter, Emmenthaler, Harvati, Feta and cream cheeses. If you’re interested in learning about how the cheese is made, arrive at 10am for the daily farm tour. Visit their website for more information.

Pop into Blueberry Heights Farm for some blueberry picking (only from December to February). If it’s not the season then just head there for a meal at their restaurant, The Mountain Café. Enjoy fresh produce and interesting flavours while taking in the beautiful surroundings. Tip: The blueberry cheesecake is delicious!  

DID YOU KNOW that Blueberry Heights is also currently South Africa’s only organic gold kiwi producer?

Other good restaurants to visit include Village Kitchen, Lekwar Restaurant and Minki’s Coffee Shop & Deli.

Events and festivals

Magoebaskloof comes alive in late August and September. This is when the flowers come out – azaleas, apple trees and cherry trees! This is also when the Magoebaskloof/Haenertsburg Spring Festival happens – usually over the Heritage Day weekend.

Early February sees the Berry Festival in Haenertsburg and Blueberry Heights Farm. The Haenertsburg Food, Wine and Beer Festival happens towards the end of April. For mountain bikers, the Magoeba Trek Mountain Bike Stage Race will be taking place in August this year (23, 24 and 25 August 2019).

Smaller arty and wellness festivals and events happen throughout the year.

Getting there

When traveling from Gauteng, take the N1 North towards Polokwane exiting onto the R71 towards Tzaneen. Before getting to Magoebaskloof you will pass the Village of Haenertsburg, about 60km from Polokwane. It’s about a four-hour drive from Johannesburg. It’s en route to the Phalaborwa Gate into the Kruger National Park, making it a good stop-over destination before or after your Kruger trip. Magoebaskloof is a great weekend getaway destination for people residing in Gauteng as well as other areas of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. There’s so much to do both inside and outside, making it ideal for both summer and winter holidays.

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Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours will take you into a previously inaccessible realm of nature, moving you between platforms built high within the upper level of indigenous forests and ancient cliffs. Each platform is joined by our spectacular ‘foefie’ cable slide high above the sparkling river, waterfalls and forest floor.

Relax and absorb the tranquility of your natural surroundings on each platform. Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours’ trained guides ensure the safety of each group while describing facts about the fauna, flora and ecology of the surrounding environment.

Suitable for anyone between 7 and 70. Great for the whole family, nature lovers, thrill seekers, youth and corporate groups.

Group size 1 – 8 Please contact our office should you wish to book for a larger group.

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Three EXCITING adventure activities to try in Magoebaskloof

M agoebaskloof is an adventure-lovers paradise. Situated at the foot of the northern tip of the Drakensberg mountain range, Magoebaskloof consists of landscapes dominated by incredible, dramatic scenery and afromontane forests.

Whether you’re just there to take in the scenery, adventure activities in this area almost call out to you. Here are three of them that you have to try!

Canopy Tours

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An eco-tourist activity like no other, canopy tours allow you to fly through the forest on ziplines, from platform to platform situated high above the ground.

Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours take you into a previously inaccessible realm of nature, moving you between platforms built high up within indigenous forests and ancient mountain cliffs, above the breathtaking river, waterfalls and forest floor.

Tours last around 2.5 hours and bookings are essential. 

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Who doesn’t want to float down a river on a tube? At the start of the Great Letaba River, adventure tubing has become the ultimate thrill-seeking experience. Hop on a tube and float down calm and crystal clear waters with breathtaking views.

The 2.5 hour long tour also takes you through some thrilling white water rapids, so hold onto your hats! 

Check here for more information.

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Mountain biking

Arguably the best way to take in the beautiful Magoebaskloof surroundings, mountain biking is an adventure and a workout rolled into one!

The mountain bike trails offer something for everyone, from challenging technical single tracks to winding forest roads.

You’ll ride through incredible views, river crossings and a variety of forests and grasslands. 

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AFRICAMPS MAGOEBASKLOOF, LIMPOPO

Unwind in a hiking, mountain biking, and birding paradise

‘Kloof’ translates to gorge, and this gorge is spectacular in many ways. Magoebaskloof is a series of lush green valleys popularly known as ‘The Land of the Silver Mist’ due to the soft mist blanket often covering the valleys. It is this soft mist and good rainfall that creates a thick forest blooming with amazing plant species. Streams, waterfalls, and dams dot the area. During your stay, you will catch glimpses of the lush Afromontane forest, eucalyptus, pine and tea plantations, and avocado, berry, and kiwi farms.

The camp lies just outside Haenertsberg at the popular Cheerio Gardens Wedding Venue. The property is best known for its exquisite gardens – the true passion of former owner and botanist, Sheila ‘Box’ Thompson who started to create the gardens from scratch in 1946. The Gardens have since blossomed into what it is today – one of South Africa’s most beautiful garden wedding venues.

Cherry blossoms, Crab Apple trees, Azaleas, African ferns, and Pin Oaks invite you in, and the vibrant colors of Hydrangeas, Camellias, Irises, and Foxgloves that flourish during spring are sure to steal you over. The abundant birdlife comes as no surprise, and guests can spot Green Twinspot, Barratt’s Warbler, White-starred Robin, Lemon Dove, the elusive Narina Trogon, and Half-collared Kingfisher during their stay. Samango monkeys jumping from tree to tree and the cheerful whistling of farm labourers add to the calm garden atmosphere. Guests can expect a good dose of rest for the soul!

The picturesque Haenertsburg with its rolling grasslands, bright-coloured flowers, and European-influenced architecture can remind guests of a Swiss village. The village and its immaculate gardens invite visitors from far and wide for a peaceful break from the city. You are sure to leave relaxed and recharged.

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An idyllic glamping  experience at one of South Africa’s newest best-kept secrets !

About the tents

Africamps tents, wood-fired hot tub, south african braai.

• Fully equipped kitchen
• Four-burner gas hob
• Cutlery, crockery and glasses for five
• En-suite bathroom
• Large shower
• Basin and mirror
• Towel sets provided
• Flushing toilet

Large Outdoor Deck

• Picnic table
• Two deck chairs
• Braai facilities
• Magnificent views

Sleeping Arrangements

• Two bedrooms
• Two extra-length queen-size beds
• One single bunk bed
• Comfortable linen and electric blankets
• Sleeps a maximum of five guests

Heating & Cooling

• Air conditioning
• Indoor wood-burning fireplace
• Outdoor braai
• Electric blankets
• Winter blankets

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Things to do.

AfriCamps Magoebaskloof, and the stunning surrounding area offer an abundance of activities. Take a look below!

Birdwatching

Swimming in a Farm Dam

Hiking Trails

Mountain Biking

Don’t forget to pack your mounain bike! The area is fast becoming a mecca for mountain bikers. The tough Green Route and the moderate Yellow Route both start and end at Cheerio Gardens.

Stunning Waterfalls

Beer tasting, magoebaskoof adventures.

Go quad biking, ziplining, kloofing, fly fishing, mountain biking, abseiling, and 4×4-ing at George’s Valley Gorge. AfriCamps guests save 15% on Magoebskloof Canopy Tours excl peak!

Garden Weddings

Cheerio café, learn about cheese making, horse trails, delivered to your tent, extras on the farm.

Meals form a special part of any holiday in South Africa. AfriCamps offers delectable locally-sourced breakfast and braai baskets for guests to cook in their fully equipped kitchens or on the braai. Other extra services are also available on request.

Breakfast Basket

Braai basket, kids accommodation pack, extra cleaning services.

An initial cleaning fee ensures you arrive at a sparkling clean tent with essential amenities. A complimentary clean is included for stays of four nights or more. Additional daily cleaning services are available at an extra cost.

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Take advantage of one of our glamping specials below and book an AfriCamps getaway today! View details under the  Specials menu below.

3-Night Special

Stay longer for less with our 3-night special!

• Valid until 30 September 2024, excluding long weekends

Pensioner Special

Are you a seasoned glamper over 60?

• Take 15% off on midweek stays
• Starting from a discounted rate of R1352 per night for 2 adults sharing
• Valid until 30 September 2024

Single Parent Special

Kids stay FREE!

• Single parents pay only for themselves
• Starting from R1590 per night for 1 adult

The gorgeous Cheerio Gardens property is family-owned and has an inspirational history. In 1946, former owner and botanist, Sheila ‘Box’ Thompson started to create the most magnificent gardens on the farm. 75 years later, and the gardens remain the talk of the town for their stunning garden weddings. Today owner Sarah Hillary is the heart and soul behind the popular Cheerio Gardens wedding venue and she loves sharing the legacy of her great aunt with guests: 

“Cheerio Gardens is a fascinating fairy tale of an eccentric woman who simply couldn’t live without flowers, today we get to walk in her garden and enjoy her vision as her legacy lives on. As a child I used to spend weekends on the farm roaming around with my cousins, making forts and fairy houses. We loved taking swims in the dam and enjoyed stomping around in the reeds. It is a place where parents can bring their kids and let them be free.”

Sarah’s  brothers and husband, JJ, farm avocados, a major farming industry in the area.  Sarah and JJ love sharing their property with guests and you can expect a very warm welcome as soon as you enter the farm. Having stayed in Magoebaskloof for years, the family knows the area well and will guide you in the right direction whether you’re an avid hiker or mountain biker or simply want to explore some of the locals’ favourite spots.

Together the family enjoys taking leisurely strolls to the dams and spotting some rare birds on the farm, or popping in at Cheerio Café for their coveted pecan nut pie!

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Activities on the farm.

Cheerio Gardens wedding venue

The perfect place to celebrate your special day with friends and family.

Cheerio Café Restaurant

Admire the surroundings from the café-style restaurant. Please note that our on-site restaurant operates on selected days only. Days and times may differ depending on the season. Please contact your host to find out what days and times the café will be open during your stay.

Bring your canoe along for a paddle on one of the farm dams, or e njoy a refreshing swim in one of the farm dams – don’t forget to bring your floaty . Our farm dams are also great for fishing. Bring along your fishing gear and bait and try your luck at catching some Kurper, and Trout (catch-and-release).

Hiking & Mountain Biking

Explore the farm on foot during a farm walk or load your mountain bike for an adrenaline-fueled ride through the forest.

Exquisite bird species can be spotted in the forest, in the gardens and around the farm dams. Pack a picnic and go birding.

Spring Festival

Once a year the property is abuzz with visitors who come from far and wide to see the remarkable blooms on the property.

Wood-fired Hot Tubs

All 10 tents offer the exclusive use of their own outdoor wood-fired hot tub. A wood-fired hot tub is the purest form of relaxation. Soak up your beautiful forest surroundings while listening to the calming crackle of the fire, or take a dip to cool down on hotter days.

Exploring the Area

Zwakala Brewery 

Taste the best light beer in the country and learn more about the art of brewing craft beer, while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere loved by locals and visitors alike.

Debengeni Falls

Whether you prefer mountain biking, hiking, a peaceful picnic, or just want to cool off from the summer heat, Debengeni Falls and the surrounding trails provide a stunning escape for all types.

The Swartbos trail passes peculiar trees, a 19th-century woodcutters’ pit, views of the Tzaneen Dam, and interesting animal life – can you spot the Cape Parrot? The Magoebaskloof trail ranges from 2 – 5 nights with overnight huts along the route. Tip: You’ll need some rest at AfriCamps after this popular multi-day hike!

Magoebaskloof Canopy Tour

Traverse indigenous forest, ancient mountain cliffs, and waterfalls over the spectacular Groot Letaba River gorge as you slide between platforms. AfriCamps guests can enjoy 15% off at Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours excl peak! 

Tubing the Great Letaba River

Tube through crystal clear waters with breathtaking views and take on some roaring white-water rapids.

Mountain Biking in Magoebaskloof

The area is fast becoming a mecca for mountain bikers with various options to explore. Five routes varying in difficulty have been developed. The tough Green Route and the moderate Yellow Route both start and end at Cheerio Gardens.

Fossil Hunting at Makapansgat Valley

Find fossils in caves dating back 3.3 million years and soak up the views of beautiful vistas.

Magoebaskloof Adventures

Go quad biking, kloofing, fly fishing, mountain biking, abseiling, and 4×4-ing in the ‘adventure capital’ of Tzaneen, George’s Valley Gorge.

Long Tom Monument & Picnic Site

Next door to Cheerio Gardens is the Rondebult site where the last of the heavy and unwieldy long Toms from the Anglo Boer War were destroyed. The crater caused by the explosion is still there, and recently a picnic spot was built for visitors to enjoy. The site overlooks the village with the imposing Iron Crown Mountain in the background.

Wegraakbosch Organic Dairy

Walking distance from AfriCamps, go see how cheese is made in a copper cauldron (with no Eskom electricity!) Cheese-making tours are available by appointment or simply enjoy a cheese platter and walk between farm animals.

In the Company of Horses

Horse rides and overnight trails in Haenertsburg and Wolkberg Nature Reserve. Forest and farm rides, sundowner picnic rides and full-day packages are available.

The Growth Centre

Natural therapies, therapeutic foot massage, reiki and foot reading

Blueberry picking at Blueberry Heights

A cool activity for young and old followed by coffee and lunch at their Mountain café.

Meals & Extras

Breakfast Baskets

We offer ‘Cook-Your-Own’ breakfast baskets which are placed in the tents for guests to prepare. Pre-order your breakfast basket when making your booking. Breakfast baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Each breakfast basket includes the following:

Fresh fruit juice Fresh milk Seasonal fruit Home-baked muffin Granola (cereal in kids’ baskets) Full-fat plain yoghurt (drinking yoghurt in kids’ baskets) Bacon* Mini cheese grillers* Eggs Tomato Artisanal bread (sourdough white and sunflower seeded brown) Farm butter Jams Cheese Ground coffee

*Vegetarian option (available on request): Meat substituted with extra cheese and chopped veggies for an omelette.

Cost: R165 per adult | R125 per child (0 to 12 yrs)

Braai Baskets

We offer ‘Cook-Your-Own’ traditional South African braai baskets which are placed in the tents for guests to prepare. Pre-order your braai basket when making your booking. Braai baskets should be booked a day in advance.

Adult braai basket options

• 200g Rump and 200g  kameeldoring wors  (sausage)*
• 200g Pork loin chop and 200g marinated chicken sosatie*

Each of the above options is served with: Green salad Homemade garlic bread Baked potato OR potato salad OR coleslaw Marshmallows

* Vegetarian option (available on request): Meat substituted with other salads OR vegetable skewer OR braai mushrooms.

Cost: R225 per adult | R160 per child (0 to 12 yrs)  

Load Shedding Measures

Our tents sleep up to five guests, but our rates are based on a two-person stay. Please note that the rates below are a price indication. Please use our online bookings calendar to check live rates and availability. Extras like meals, activities, and tours are not included in the price unless otherwise stated.

Rates  from 1 October 2023 – 30 Sept 2024

All rates exclude a once-off R250 cleaning fee per booking. This fee will be added to your total during the booking process.

Low season Midweek 1 May – 30 June 2024   (Midweek: Sun-Thurs) Excludes long weekends R1590   per couple sharing

Low season Weekends + Long Weekends 1 May – 30 June 2024 (Weekends: Fri – Sat) 14 – 16 June 2024 R2090   per couple sharing

High Season 1 October – 7 December 2023 7 January – 30 April 2024 1 July – 30 September 2024 R2090   per couple sharing 

Peak season 8 December 2023 – 6 January 2024 R2590   per couple sharing

* Rates for additional Guests (up to 5 guests per tent allowed): R295  per adult,  R195   per child 3-16yr, child 0-2 years stay free

Rates from 1 October 2024 – 30 Sept 2025

Low season Midweek 1 May – 30 June 2025   (Midweek: Sun-Thurs) Excludes long weekends R1740   per couple sharing

Low season Weekends + Long Weekends 1 May – 30 June 2025  (Weekends: Fri – Sat) 13 – 15 June 2025 R2240   per couple sharing

High Season 1 October – 12 December 2024 12 January – 30 April 2025 1 July – 30 September 2025 R2240   per couple sharing 

Peak season 13 December 2024 – 11 January 2025 R2740   per couple sharing

Rates from 1 October 2025 – 31 January 2026

High Season 1 October – 11 December 2025 11 January – 31 January 2026 R2440   per couple sharing 

Peak season 12 December 2025 – 10 January 2026 R2940   per couple sharing

Terms & Conditions

Please find our full terms and conditions here:  www.africamps.com/terms-and-conditions

Accommodation

All tents sleep a maximum of five people. The following items or services are not included in the price, unless otherwise stated:

• Food and beverages
• Activities and tours
• Additional daily cleaning service (available on request)
• Wood and firelighters for the wood-stove and campfires (for sale at property shop)

Unfortunately no pets allowed on the farm.

No noise, parties or music are allowed in the camp unless the guest has booked the entire camp.

3-NIGHT SPECIALS

Stay longer for less with our 3-night glamping special and SAVE R500!

• Excludes long weekends
• Rates are based on 2 adults sharing
• Self-catering glamping tent (sleeps 5)
• Extra adults can be booked at R295 pn
• Extra kids aged 3-16 are R195 pn

How to book

• Visit  www.africamps.com  and select the camp and the dates you wish to visit.
• Select the applicable 3-night special option.
• Make sure the amount has been discounted before confirming your booking.

You will see exact rates after you’ve entered the date range on the booking form and clicked on the ‘view rates and book’ button.

PENSIONER SPECIAL

Enjoy 15% off a midweek stay!

From a discounted rate of R1352 per night for 2 adults sharing, excl. fees

• Valid until 30 September 2024 for midweek stays only
• Excludes weekends
• Person booking must be 60+
• ID number required when booking
• ID to be presented upon check-in
• T&Cs apply
• Enter your promo code:  GoldenGlamping  in the  Do you have a promo code  field. Click on the  apply  button.
• In the  Special Requests  block, at the bottom of the booking form, please enter your ID number.

SINGLE PARENT SPECIAL

From R1590 per night, excl. fees

• Kids stay free (applies to kids aged 3-16)
• 1 Adult per booking (if an extra adult is added after the booking has been made, the special will no longer apply)
• Visit  www.africamps.com  and book your stay.
• In the  Special Requests  block, at the bottom of the booking form, please enter the voucher code:  SingleParentSpecial .
• Select EFT payment, and receive your discounted invoice via email.

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