Houtbosdorp, Capricorn
The little hamlet of Houtbosdorp, in the Capricorn region of Limpopo, lies nestled in the foothills of the northern-most part of the Drakensberg Mountains. The area is infused with tranquil lakes, bountiful waterfalls and indigenous forests set against the backdrop of towering peaks.
Houtbosdorp lies in the vicinity of Magoebaskloof where local hiking trails that range between two and five days are the main reason for heading to this part of the world.
That and the incredible beauty of the town and its outlying area - liberally sprinkled with indigenous flowers and multi-coloured fungi that cling to the underside of branches and overturned logs in the natural forests and man-made plantations here. Keep an eye out for the rather elusive samango monkey that makes this region its home.
The Spring Festival, held every September, is another draw card, where local art and crafts that include pottery, leatherwork, wall hangings, hand-woven rugs and carpets and cloth and linen, as well as cheeses, chutneys, jams and pickles whet one’s appetite for home-grown and homemade.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options

Graceland Eco Retreat
Graceland Eco Retreat offers accommodation in a relaxed environment in an almost untouched and scenic landscape. The retreat is situated on 85 he...

Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge
Kurisa Moya is only 3 - 4 hours from Johannesburg, but the privacy and tranquillity offered at this Nature Lodge will truly restore your spirit. ...
Things to do in the area

Magoebaskloof Canopy Tour
The Limpopo Province in South Africa is one that is abundant in natural splendour, history (even relics and fossils dating back to prehistoric ti...

Abseiling at Kurisa Moya
In association with Adventure Lifestyles, Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge offers soft adventure sports on the farm including Abseiling. Try the perfect...

Birding at Kurisa Moya
The farm’s varied habitats are home to over 250 species of birds, including the Narina Trogan, the Black-fronted Bush Shrike, the Green Twinspot ...

Self Drive Tzaneen to Haenertsburg
Route: Tzaneen, Modjadji Nature Reserve, Modjadjieskloof, Koedoes Valley, Woodbush ForestDescription: journey through the Molototsi valley to Mod...
Noteworthy attractions

Polokwane Golf Club
The Polokwane Golf Course has bent grass greens, Kikuyu fairways and 14 water hazards. Founded in 1863, the Polokwane Golf Club was virtually a d...

Makapansgat Valley
A basin rich in magnificence and biodiversity, the Makapansgat Valley displays some of the most astounding beauty in Limpopo. Not only is it of i...

Modjadji Cycad Reserve
High in the Lobedu Mountains near Duiwelskloof and situated next to the home of the fabled rain queen, lies the Modjadji Cycad Reserve, boasting ...

Polokwane Game Reserve
Bordering the city of Polokwane in Limpopo, the Polokwane Game Reserve is possibly one of the finest on which to cut your teeth if you’re new to ...

Bakone Malapa
Regarded as a living museum, the Bakone Malapa Museum near Polokwane is one of several museums and national monuments that bear testimony to Sout...

Zion City at Moria
The largest Christian gathering in South Africa happens twice a year at Zion City, Moria near Polokwane at Easter and again for the September fes...

Wolkberg Wilderness Area
Lying just off the R71 outside Haenertsburg where the Drakensberg meets the Strydpoort Mountains, the Wolkberg Wilderness Area is a selected few ...

Peter Mokaba Stadium
Polokwane is the capital city of the South African province of Limpopo, and the proud home of the Peter Mokaba Stadium. This is one of the five s...

Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve
Bounding the Wolkberg Wilderness, Lekgalameetse is an attractive mountain reserve sporting sparkling clear rivers and waterfalls and natural pool...
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