Magoebaskloof Getaway, Magoebaskloof, Limpopo
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Telephone: +27 (0)15 305-4938, Facsimile: +27 (0)15 305-4938, Mobile: +27 (0)83 449-7024
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Caravan Parks & Camping Sites » Self Catering Chalets & Cottages » South Africa Bed & Breakfast » South Africa Fishing Lodges » South Africa Guest Houses » South Africa Self Catering » DESCRIPTION: Magoebaskloof Getaway offers Self Catering or Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in Magoebaskloof, as well as a Camping Site which is close to Haenertsburg. Truly the best country venue, with trout flyfishing, hiking and biking in Limpopo, South Africa. A touch of magic between mountains and streams in an enchanting green dream. Magoebaskloof Getaway Cottages provide a welcome stopover for business travellers, sales executives and holiday makers. It is an oasis of peace and tranquillity where one is able to unwind and enjoy the lush subtropical vegetation. The magic of fresh spring running water is a taste of heaven, while taking the chance to breathe some clean, fresh air. Magoebaskloof Getaway Cottages and Camping are serenely situated in a beautiful fertile valley on the escarpment of the Drakensberg in the scenic mountainous setting of Magoebaskloof, only 15km from the historic village of Haenertsburg and a mere 23km from Tzaneen. The cottages are less than three hours drive from Pretoria, and are situated amongst spectacular mountain scenery in the Limpopo (Northern) Province. You are at liberty to wander throughout the area, through the forests and river while enjoying and experiencing the call of the prolific birdlife in a peaceful environment. This district boasts some of the most beautiful and exotic gardens in South Africa. During Spring there is a magnificence of brilliantly coloured azaleas and flowering cherries. Come Fly-fishing in the beautiful mountains of Magoebaskloof (on the farm) where trout fishing is an extremely popular pastime and sport. ACCOMMODATIONNarina Cottage (sleeps 4) This self catering cottage has a bathroom / shower, lounge, dining room / kitchen which is fully equipped with fridge / freezer, microwave, kettle fire, etc. place and personal garden with ponds and braai. Trout Cottage (sleeps 4 + 2 on sleeper couch if needed) This fully self catering cottage has a room with a double bed and another room with two single beds. It also has a shower / toilet, lounge / dining room and kitchen which is fully equipped with fridge / freezer, microwave, kettle, etc. fire place and personal garden with pond and braai. Samango Cottage (sleeps 12) This self catering cottage has four bedrooms with a queen size bed, one double bed and a single bed and two other bedrooms with each having two single beds. It also has a fully equipped kitchen with fridge / freezer, microwave, kettle,etc. bathroom / shower / toilet, lounge, dining room and another lounge, fire place, braai area and personal garden with ponds and dams. TROUT FISHINGOn the farm is a beautiful Trout dam and another dam with Bass, Carp, Curper and Barbel. There is also a volley ball court, jungle gym for the kids and a beautiful hiking trail with three lovely waterfalls. The hiking trail goes to the top of the farm alongside a perennial stream. While on your way up you can have a shower under the waterfall in crystal clean spring water. ACTIVITIES• Trout fishing on the Top dam or let the children catch some Kurper in the bottom dam. • If you are feeling energetic you can tackle the steep hiking trail which goes right to the top of the farm. • The children will love the Jungle Gym where they can swing or just play around. • You can mountain bike all over the area or even quad bike. • If you are a big group you will enjoy a game of Volley Ball or the kids can play Badminton. CAMPING & CARAVAN SITESThere are 12 lovely lawned camping / caravan sites which are about 10m x 10m and each site is clearly demarcated by drainage furrows. Each site is clearly numbered and has its own braai area with a light that can be switched on and off by yourself so that you can see your meat and what you are doing on the braai table. Underneath the braai table is a spot where you can put your braai wood or charcoal and there is a big black dustpan right next door. There is also a spot in the camping area where there is a supply of cut up firewood that, if needed, can be bought. The female section of the ablution facilities has a shower with a glass pivot door, a changing area and 2 toilets. The basins are modern with mirrors above each basin and a water-tight plug point with a mirror just above the plug. The male section is exactly the same as above except that there is a urinal included. All the floors in the ablution block and kitchen area are tiled with black slate tiles. There is also a Sauna close to the ablution facility. Each site has its own socket outlets and is protected by its own 15 amp circuit breaker with an earth leakage (as required by law). Each site also has its own tap for drinking water etc. but not for washing oily items, as that is what the kitchen is for. There is a central area to do the dish washing etc. with a fridge / freezer, urn, x 2 toaster, two plate stove and a table top for a working area. There are also electric points in this central working area. The camping area is lit up with lights at about every second site making it a little more homely and visible. |
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DIRECTIONS: From Johannesburg, Pretoria and Polokwane When you leave Johannesburg you will be going on the N1 to Pieterburg/Polokwane. About 10km before you get to Polokwane you take the bypass to Tzaneen. You drive for about 15km through one traffic light and then one four way stop street and the next traffic light you are to turn Right to Tzaneen and Haenertsburg. About 55km from Polokwane you will get to the very small village of Haenertsburg. Be very carefully because if you blink you might miss it. From the three way stop at Haenertsburg you just carry on going straight on the R71 for another 16km. When you get to the Magoebaskloof Farm Stall we are just 1,5km further down the pass. Please drive slowly as our turn off is on a corner where you are to turn Right between two big yellow flag poles. From there you just follow the well marked sign for 1.5km to the Reception where you will collect your envelope with the cottage keys. From Tzaneen and Phalaborwa From Tzaneen look out for Polokwane/Pietersburg signs and follow them. Then take the road that goes to Duiwelskloof/Modjadjieskloof and about 5km from Tzaneen you will need to turn left on the Magoebaskloof R71 road. Travel +-14kms on, past the tea plantations and then about 1,5km from the Shell Garage you will see big flags with Magoebaskloof Getaway (4 flag poles with 3m x 1m flags) where you will turn left on to a gravel road and then just follow the signs to reception for 1,5km. MAP: Available at: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/magoebaskloofgetaway/map.php |
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