Magoebaskloof Weddings

By The Celebration Team 31 Jul, 2012

Magoebaskloof Weddings

The Magoebaskloof Region in Limpopo Province is an exquisite part of South Africa. Nestled at the northern edge of the magnificent Drakensburg Mountain Range, Magoebaskloof is surrounded by towering kloofs. It is dubbed “the land of the silver mists”, a characteristic of its unique positioning, granting it a mystical beauty. Frequented by avid hikers, the area is a tourist hotspot, popular amongst travellers from all over the world who want to sample some of the unspoilt beauty of this gorgeous country. It is also gaining increasing popularity amongst brides- and grooms-to-be that value having the environment play a supporting role in the celebration of their big day.

Magoebaskloof is relatively centrally situated. This makes it easy for your wedding guests to access, as well as a convenient destination for your honeymoon. The following driving times indicate its proximity to major epicentres:

  • Johannesburg: 3.5 hours
  • Polokwane: 45 minutes
  • Tzaneen: 30 to 40 minutes
  • The Kruger National Park: 1 hour

Any wedding services and products that cannot be sourced within the immediate area will, therefore, be available within a short drive from Magoebaskloof, putting the busy bride’s mind at ease.

Whether in Magoebaskloof as the bridal couple on honeymoon or as a wedding guest that has extended your stay to include a holiday, the following sights and activities are recommended:

  • The beauty of the Afromontane forests
  • Bird watching and game viewing
  • Hiking, walking and cycling trails
  • Sapekoe’s Middelkop Tea Estate, boasting magnificent views and delicious herbal infusions
  • The Woodbush Forest and the Swartbos forests
  • Arts and crafts markets
  • The Makapansgat Valley, home to a variety of fossils
  • The stunning Modjadji Cycad Reserve
  • The Polokwane Game Reserve
  • The Tzaneen Country Club
  • The Wolkberg Wilderness Area
  • Tig's Candles in the Mist
  • Magoebaskloof Getaway Hiking Trail
  • Horse riding
  • Boating
  • Rafting
  • Yachting
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Abseiling
  • Paintballing
  • Quad biking
  • Tubing
  • 4 x 4 Trails
  • Cheese Making Tours at the Wegraakbosch Organic Dairy
  • Agatha Crocodile Ranch
  • The Debengeni Waterfalls
  • The Efef Elephant Project
  • River rafting


Photo Credit: www.amandapair.com