SIX MUST-DO THINGS!

1 TRY A HAENERTSBURGER There are plenty of quant restaurants in Haenertsburg, but at the Iron Crown Pub there is a meal on the menu made with mouth-watering ingredients from local producers. Picture this: homemade mayonnaise, organic lettuce and cheese from Wegraakbosch, honey-roasted macadamia nuts from Tupelo, berry chutney from Magriet’s in town and locally grown avocado on your choice of one of six different hand made patties. Add a Zwakala beer and the local is delicious package is complete. 2 TRY YOUR HAND AT FLY FISHING One of the most popular things to do in Magoebaskloof and surrounds is fly fishing. There are multiple dams and rivers where you can fish for trout and many of the lodgings have their own fishing waters too. For the most part a catch and release principle applies so that the waters stay populated. Permits and rods are available from the Haenertsburg Trout Association. More information: www.magoebasklooftourism.co.za/ fishing 3 EXPLORE THE FOREST ON FOOT Magoebaskloof is home to some of the most pristine indigenous forests and tallest pine and eucalyptus plantations in the country. It is one thing to drive through them, but the real magic of the trees are best experienced on the multitude of hiking trails in the area. Hikes vary from short walks to the three day 50 km circular Magoebaskloof hiking trail. More information: www.magoebasklooftourism.co.za/ hiking 4 GET SOME MUD ON YOUR 4X4 There are many dirt roads through the forests and plantations (like the Woodbrush Forest drive, the Old Coach road and the road to Serala State Forest) that make for great day trips. Many are only passable in a 4x4, especially when it has been raining. If you need a bit more of a challenge you can try the obstacle course at The Hub in George’s Valley or book a guided 4x4 excursion through one of their concessions. Contact: georgesvalley4x4@gmail.com 5 A TASTE FOR ADVENTURE If you are looking for a bit of adrenaline, head over to Magoebaskloof Adventures in George’s Valley to experience the Groot Letaba gorge in a unique way. Here you can do a canopy tour over the river, rumble through white water rapids on a tube or abseil down rock faces. More information: www.magoebaskloofadventures.co.za. 6 SPOT A BOGEY BIRD The indigenous forests around Magoebaskloof and the Haenerstburg grasslands are some of the country’s prime birding areas. A bogey bird for many, the Blackfronted Bush-shrike, also occur in a couple of pockets of forest here. Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge has two of the best bird guides in the country, David Letsoalo and Paul Nkhumane, who are sure to help you tick a few species off your list. More information: www.magoebasklooftourism.co.za/ birding