LOCATION
Magoebaskloof Hotel offers quality accommodation in Magoebaskloof, Limpopo
Province. Magoebaskloof Hotel is a perfect stay-over for
any visitor to the Kruger National Park, especially to the northern region
of the park. The hotel is only 141 kilometers away from the Phalaborwa
entrance gate to the Kruger Park.
Magoebaskloof Hotel is only three and a half hours drive from Gauteng,
most of the way on the N1 North, 32 kilometers from Tzaneen and 68 kilometers
from Polokwane (Pietersburg).
ABOUT MAGOEBASKLOOF HOTEL
Set in the dramatically beautiful Magoebaskloof area of Limpopo, the hotel
offers guests a chance to enjoy an idyllic and relaxing break in the country.
Friendly personal service and comfortable accommodation are a hallmark
of the hotel.
The reputation for warm hospitality acquired over more than six decades,
is still to be enjoyed through all seasons. Magoebaskloof Hotel is a favourite
meeting place for locals, family and friends, and children of all ages
are welcome.
For any visitor, either going to, or coming from the
Kruger National Park, a stop over at the Magoebaskloof
Hotel is considered a "must". The Afromontane
forest at this hotel is of the most beautifully preserved
forests in South Africa, and the true nature of these
unique natural assets can be explored directly outside
the hotel.
View the rare Samango Monkeys that occur here in the indigenous forests,
or walk to our beautiful waterfall through the forests, where the birdlife
is abundant.
The friendly and vibrant atmosphere for which the Magoebaskloof
Hotel has earned an enviable reputation over the years
is special. Locals, travelers, families, conference
goers, wedding parties and weekenders alike are offered
a great choice of innovative facilities.
A warm welcome awaits visitors to this mountain haven.
ACCOMMODATION
As far as accommodation at Magoebaskloof Hotel is
concerned, every need has been anticipated and taken
care of. All rooms are spacious, have their own patios
overlooking the valley views, bathrooms (choice of
showers or bath and showers), satellite TV and telephones.
There are 68 rooms in total sleeping a total capacity
of 142 people. The choice is as follows :
- 3 Family suites which can accommodate
2 adults in a double or twin bed combination, and
2
children in bunk beds
- 19 Twin and Double rooms
- standard and luxury
- 8 self-catering apartments,
which consist of 1 double and 1 twin bedroom, both
en suite, a lounge,
dining room, fully equipped kitchen and patio
- 30 luxury house units comprising
three double en suite bedrooms, lounge, and patio.
Our optional self-catering apartments are proving
extremely popular, and guests love the views from
the patios, which are offered in all rooms.
RATES
Depending if it is per person sharing, single
rates or on special rate
- From R520 per person sharing
bed and breakfast
- Specific rates available on request
FACILITIES
Guests and visitors arriving at the Magoebaskloof
Hotel are greeted by an attractive entrance square
with a magnificent mural and the bronze bust of King
Makgoba. This opens out onto the expansive view of
this legendary leader's famous valley and the hazy
distance of the Lowveld.
Leading off from this square is the Reception area.
A balcony area for al fresco dining and coffee shop
service runs the length of the building and continues
across the front, overlooking the valley.
Facilities include:
- Restaurant with fireplaces
- Coffee shop with
fireplace
- Pub with fireplace
- Terrace / balcony / veranda
area with a view over the valley
- Swimming pool
- Conference rooms
- Bowling green
- Credit card facilities available
Tlou Restaurant
The Tlou Restaurant offers both Table d'hôte
and an extensive à la Carte menu. The house
speciality is the Magoebaskloof Pot --- tournedos
of beef served on Spatzle, mushrooms and crumbed
fried fruit and presented in a miniature three-legged
black pot! Try the delicious black mushroom starter,
or smoked trout in phyllo pastry. The desert selection
is a delight for both the eyes and the palate!
On chilly evenings, the two fireplaces in the restaurant
ensure diners are comfortable. Large windows open
onto a balcony overlooking the view.
Coffee Bean coffee shop
The Coffee Bean Coffee Shop is a continental style
cafe, serving light meals and snacks all day. The
coffee shop has indoor seating and a comfortable
lounge section with cozy fireplace, or guests can
sit outside on the expansive terrace with views of
the valley.
All day light snacks and meals, tempting cakes,
gourmet coffees and freshly squeezed juice (when
in season) are available.
The Phoenix and Fireman Pub
The Phoenix and Fireman Pub situated next to the
Coffee Bean delivers a particularly special vibe.
An impressive long cedar wood bar, huge fireplace
for those chilly evenings, and digital widescreen
for sport is offered. ATTRACTIONS IN THE AREA
- Hiking Trails at Magoebaskloof Hotel and
in the area
- Rare Samango Monkeys are seen daily in
the hotel environs
- Fly Fishing in the area
- Kruger National Park – one
and a half hours drive
- Within an hour's drive, at
Mooketsi, the thrill of an Elephant Back ride awaits
the adventurous
minded!
- Visit the ancient cycad forest at Modjadji,
home of the legendary Rain Queen
- Magoebaskloof Canopy
Tours
- Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy a range
of activities on the nearby Ebenezer or Tzaneen
dams
- Golf - Tzaneen Country
- Writer's Weekend
- Gardens - Indigenous and exotic plants and trees, aloe gardens, orchards and a spectacular
collection of clivias are to be found in the 8 hectares of garden immediately surrounding the hotel.
- The
district boasts some of the most beautiful gardens in South Africa. During spring
visitors can enjoy the magnificence of brilliantly
coloured azaleas and the rich soft hues of massed
flowering cherries. The autumn hues in May are equally
enchanting. Garden enthusiasts can tour outstanding
local farm gardens, or visit a variety of roadside
nurseries which are abundant in the area. The Coach
House near Tzaneen boasts one of the most interesting
and well laid out hotel gardens in the country.
- The Annual Spring Fair at Magoebaskloof and surrounds.
WILDLIFE & NATURE
Samango Monkeys
Samango monkeys are rare (CITES Appendix II) because they are confined
to the evergreen Afromontane forests of Southern Africa, which covers
less than 1% of the land area of the sub-region. Tourists and nature lovers rarely see the Samango. Only in a few unique
places does one have the rare opportunity to come face to face with
these graceful little apes. One such place is the Magoebaskloof Hotel
in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
Because the hotel management is committed to sustainable and environmentally
friendly management practices, they have lived in harmony with these
monkeys for many years now.
More
Bushbuck and Duiker are some of the other larger mammals
that occur in the area and sometimes at night or early morning, the
cough of a Leopard can be heard coming from within the dense forest. Birds & Birding
The Magoebaskloof Hotel is particularly well situated
as a premier birding destination. Nestled on the edge of one of the
largest consolidated expanses of Afromontane Forest (further information
in this site) in the sub region, the hotel offers forest birding
of the very highest quality. Some of the more interesting species that can be seen in this area
include:
Bat Hawk, African Goshawk, Gymnogene, Redchested Flufftail,
Cape Parrot, Wood Owl, Narina Trogon, Longtailed Wagtail,
Longcrested Eagle, Crowned Eagle, Martial Eagle and
Forest Buzzard.
Afromontane forest
Southern Africa is poorly endowed with true forests.
The key environmental factors that limit the spread of these beautiful
forests are mainly rainfall and human encroachment.
Except for the coastal forests at Knysna, the Afromontane
forest of the Magoebaskloof area rank as one of the
most extensive in South Africa and also the most beautiful.
For any visitor, either going to, or coming from the
Kruger National Park, a stop over at the Magoebaskloof
Hotel is considered a "must". The Afromontane
forest at this hotel is of the most beautifully preserved,
and the true nature of these unique natural assets can
be explored directly outside the hotel.
Of the most prominent tree species
found in the forests are Real Yellowwood (Podocarpus
latifolius), Outeniqua Yellowwood (Podocarpus
falcatus), Red Currant (Rhus chirendensis),
Cape Chestnut (Calodendrum capense), Milkwood
(Ilex mitis), Tree Fuchsia (Halleria lucida),
Wild Peach (Kigelaria africana), Forest Elder
(Nuxia floribunda) and Stinkwood (Xymalos
monospora).
There are a variety of shrubs and climbers like:
Common Spikethorn (Maytenus heterophylla), Cat-thorn (Scutia
myrtina)
and
Numnum (Carissa
bispinosa).
In the understory of the forests, ferns and herbs include
amongst others Basketgrass (Oplismenus hirtellus), Bushmangrass
(Stipa
dregeana var. elongata) and Pig's Ears (Centella asiatica).
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