The 4th annual Magoebaskloof Berry Festival will be held from 3 – 5 February 2012. Join us for a weekend of family fun: picking, eating and enjoying delicious, healthy berries!
During the past two years, the Raspberry Festival was included in the Kiwi Festival in April. We had many families enjoying the outing: walking in the orchards, picking, eating and taking home berries – yummy. The Raspberry Festival was so successful that this year we have a dedicated Berry Festival with Blueberries added to the mix and three farms that will be open to the public to visit!
The hours will be between 10h00 and 16h00 daily during the festival. The cost will be R25 per person and an additional R35 for a container of fresh raspberries / blueberries (optional). The tours include a visit to the orchards, where the visitors can pick and eat berries at their leisure. This is followed by a factory / pack-house tour. After this, visitors can browse in gardens and the display room where various berry products will be on sale. The tours end with a glass of berry juice.
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Township Live-Pulsating Rhythms & Soul Touching Music from your ancestral land Africa. A show that you feel in your heart; moves that put the Goosebumps up your sleeves. Xperience Africa’s rich century old Culture and modern Township Life. Basambilu, a versatile group of young artists, will sweep you away with their African drumming, singing and gravity defying dancing. Living Africa (the young sister of Basambilu Lodge) is presenting this European tour in October 2011.
Born and raised in “ekhasi”: Christopher Khwakhwa, Christopher Bowa, Henry Madakadze, Happymore Tsanga, Dumisani Mabobo and Andrew Baloyi are presenting the old and the present life in the township. The performers, all employees of Basambilu Lodge & Tours, are absolutely talented and produced this new show especially for the European tour. Only Henry Madakadze has been to Europe before, so it is a very exciting happening for all of them. Continue reading →
Saturday’s Market day at Marloe’s.
We have a safe place for kids with toys, jumping castle, drawing and reading corner and a chance to ice a cupcake. Homemade lemonade, juices and little people food will be available.
The grown-ups can take some time out in the beer garden with some take-aways from the fire; sosaties, wors and 4 delicious potjies – and an ice-cold frosty from the outside bar. Ladies can lunch in the gallery with quiches, coffee, cake, dessert, juices and chilled wines.
Goods on display include jewellery, household goods, AquaWorx irrigation, herbs, health products, embroidered items, metal work, cream cheeses, and paintings in the gallery.
SATURDAY * 27 August 2011 * 10 am to 3 pm
31 Grosvenor Crescent * Phalaborwa
New art gallery for Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) has launched its new Community Art Gallery, which forms part of the centre’s community development programme. The aim of the project is to raise awareness about various animal species, many of which are endangered, and raise funds for the HESC.
In collaboration with interior designer Gert Gertzen, the new facility was conceptualised to showcase works by local artists with wildlife as their main subject matter. A percentage of all funds raised will go directly to the running costs of the centre and its many animal residents. A variety of artworks on display are available for sale.
The centre also aims to give underprivileged learners the opportunity to learn about art as a means of self-expression. “The next step of the art gallery will be to involve our local rural schools by giving talented school children the opportunity to exhibit at the gallery,” said Camp Jabulani’s General Manager, Carl Olen. “Some of the artists have offered to conduct special training workshops where these children can learn new skills and techniques.”
Tourism Update
Living Africa shows you the authentic place in South Africa where you experience Africa at her best: Locals, Culture & the Wild. African dreams come true!
Living Africa
Living Africa is your holiday place for a unique & unforgettable African experience! You will see the real Africa in the tribal home of the Shangaan people, one of the oldest traditional tribes of South Africa
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- Renovations under way
HOSPITAL ROOM VIEWING
Shareholders were invited to view the first room that is being renovated at the Phalaborwa Hospital.
Major renovations are under way and we can soon expect a new hospital in Phalaborwa. Continue reading →
Birding Information
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