Please contact your host to find out what days and times the café will be open during your stay.īring your canoe along for a paddle on one of the farm dams, or e njoy a refreshing swim in one of the farm dams – don’t forget to bring your floaty. Our farm dams are also great for fishing. Days and times may differ depending on the season. Please note that our on-site restaurant operates on selected days only. The perfect place to celebrate your special day with friends and family.Īdmire the surroundings from the café-style restaurant. Ride further (and faster) while saving some energy to enjoy your surroundings. Together the family enjoys taking leisurely strolls to the dams and spotting some rare birds on the farm, or popping in at Cheerio Café for their coveted pecan nut pie!Į-Rides is all about being outdoors in nature and exploring unforgettable South African scenery on one of our premium electric mountain bikes. Our electric-powered bikes give you the benefits of exploring an area up close, with minimal effort and exhaustion. Having stayed in Magoebaskloof for years, the family knows the area well and will guide you in the right direction whether you’re an avid hiker or mountain biker or simply want to explore some of the locals’ favourite spots. Sarah and JJ love sharing their property with guests and you can expect a very warm welcome as soon as you enter the farm. Sarah’s brothers and husband, JJ, farm avocados, a major farming industry in the area. It is a place where parents can bring their kids and let them be free.” We loved taking swims in the dam and enjoyed stomping around in the reeds. As a child I used to spend weekends on the farm roaming around with my cousins, making forts and fairy houses. “Cheerio Gardens is a fascinating fairy tale of an eccentric woman who simply couldn’t live without flowers, today we get to walk in her garden and enjoy her vision as her legacy lives on. Today owner Sarah Hillary is the heart and soul behind the popular Cheerio Gardens wedding venue and she loves sharing the legacy of her great aunt with guests: 75 years later, and the gardens remain the talk of the town for their stunning garden weddings. In 1946, former owner and botanist, Sheila ‘Box’ Thompson started to create the most magnificent gardens on the farm. The gorgeous Cheerio Gardens property is family-owned and has an inspirational history. Meet Sarah, JJ and their son Ryder – the newest members of the AfriCamps family, and your gracious hosts at AfriCamps at Magoebaskloof! You are sure to leave relaxed and recharged. The village and its immaculate gardens invite visitors from far and wide for a peaceful break from the city. The picturesque Haenertsburg with its rolling grasslands, bright-coloured flowers, and European-influenced architecture can remind guests of a Swiss village. Guests can expect a good dose of rest for the soul! Samango monkeys jumping from tree to tree and the cheerful whistling of farm labourers add to the calm garden atmosphere. The abundant birdlife comes as no surprise, and guests can spot Green Twinspot, Barratt’s Warbler, White-starred Robin, Lemon Dove, the elusive Narina Trogon, and Half-collared Kingfisher during their stay. The Gardens have since blossomed into what it is today – one of South Africa’s most beautiful garden wedding venues.Ĭherry blossoms, Crab Apple trees, Azaleas, African ferns, and Pin Oaks invite you in, and the vibrant colors of Hydrangeas, Camellias, Irises, and Foxgloves that flourish during spring are sure to steal you over. The property is best known for its exquisite gardens – the true passion of former owner and botanist, Sheila ‘Box’ Thompson who started to create the gardens from scratch in 1946. The camp lies just outside Haenertsberg at the popular Cheerio Gardens Wedding Venue. During your stay, you will catch glimpses of the lush Afromontane forest, eucalyptus, pine and tea plantations, and avocado, berry, and kiwi farms. Streams, waterfalls, and dams dot the area. It is this soft mist and good rainfall that creates a thick forest blooming with amazing plant species. Magoebaskloof is a series of lush green valleys popularly known as ‘The Land of the Silver Mist’ due to the soft mist blanket often covering the valleys. ‘Kloof’ translates to gorge, and this gorge is spectacular in many ways. The tents are surrounded by lush gardens, farm dams, and exquisite bird species where birders, hikers, and MTB enthusiasts can explore to their hearts’ content! AfriCamps at Magoebaskloof is located between Tzaneen and Haenertsburg in Limpopo, where 10 fully equipped boutique glamping tents overlook the mesmerising Magoebaskloof landscape.
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