Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail

Our motto: Hike more, worry less…

About

Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail is situated near the town of Tzaneen in the Limpopo province. The trails are laid out on the forestry estate but most of the walks takes you through magnificent sub-tropical, indigenous forests, over craggy ravines and along cascading waterfalls, beautiful pristine mountain streams, rivers and dams

The difficulty rating of the trail ranges from moderate to difficult and a certain degree of fitness is required, especially if you are planning to do the 5 day trail. The 2 day trail is suitable for families

This trail has three different starting points from De Hoek hut, Broederstroom hut or Woodbush hut.

The shortest trail is 20,5km and the longest is 62,4km.

Trails

The Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail Options Ranges From Two – Five Nights

2 Night Trail Options:

  • Woodbush 2 night trail total distance 20.5km
  • De Hoek 2 night trail total distance 20.5km
  • Seepsteen Stables 2 night trail total distance 23.5km
  • Dokolewa Pools 2 night trail total distance 20.5km
  • Dokolewa Waterfall 2 night trail total distance 43km

3 Night Trail Options:

  • Broederstroom 3 night trail total distance 39.9km
  • De Hoek 3 night trail total distance 39.9km
  • Dokolewa Waterfall 3 night trail total distance 40.2km
  • Dokolewa Pools 3 night trail total distance 40.8kmm
  • Magoebaskloof 3 night trail total distance 41.4km
  • Woodbush 3 night trail total distance 20.1km
  • Waterfall 3 night trail total distance 41.4km

4 Night Trail Options:

  • Woodbush 4 night trail total distance 41.4km
  • Seepsteen Mules 4 night trail total distance 44.5km
  • Waterfall 4 night trail total distance 53.1km
  • Dokolewa Pools 4 night trail total distance 42.3km
  • De Hoek 4 night trail total distance 41.4km
  • Magoebaskloof 4 night trail total distance 43.8km

5 Night Trail Options:

  • Seepsteen Mules 5 night trail total distance 61.2km
  • Woodbush 5 night trail total distance 52.5km
  • Dokolewa Pools 5 night trail total distance 59.3km
  • Magoebaskloof five-night trail, total distance 61.5km
  • Magoebaskloof big five trail, total distance 62.4km
 

Accommodation

Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail has six overnight hiking huts namely:

All the Huts, Ceylon, Maritzbos, Stables, Mac Mac, President Burger and Graskop have in common:

  • De Hoek Hut which is 7km from Debegeni Falls
  • Dokolewa Hut which is 1.5km from De Hoek Hut
  • Broederstroom Hut is close to Dap Naude Dam
  • Waterfall Hut overlooks the Dap Naude Dam
  • Woodbush Hut which is close to the historical avenue of eucalyptus trees and Seepsteen Mule Stables which is 1.5km from Woodbush Hut.

Hut Facilities

The six huts are either old forestry buildings or modern purpose-built wooden chalets.

De Hoek Hut

This hut has 24 bunk beds, two showers, one toilet, hot water and electricity. Braai facilities are available.

Dokolewa Pools Hut

This hut has 16 bunk beds, two showers (no hot water) and two toilets. There is an undercover braai area.

Broederstroom Hut

There are 24 bunk beds. The hut has two showers, one toilet, hot water and electricity. Braai facilities are available.

Waterfall Hut

This hut has 16 bunks, two showers (no hot water) and two toilets. There is an undercover braai area.

Woodbush Hut

The hut has 24 bunk beds, three showers and two toilets. There is no electricity and no hot water. There is an undercover braai area.

Seepsteen Mule Stables Hut

This hut has 16 bunks, one toilet and two cold showers. Braai facilities are available.

Parking

Parking is available at the De Hoek Hut, Broederstroom Hut and Woodbush Hut.

No parking at the Dokolewa Pools Hut, Waterfall Hut and Seepsteen Mule Stables Hut – these huts may NOT be accessed by vehicle

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Contact 082 663 6168 or 064 523 1807
Email info@ecotrail.co.za

Disclaimer

All information adapted with permission of owner

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