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Sleeps 46 in 14 units

^FromR 385

Per person, per night sharing

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Zwakala River Retreat is situated on a privately owned farm in the beautiful Magoebaskloof Mountains, just north of Haenertsburg in the Limpopo Province. Our array of accommodation includes cosy self catering cottages, a guest house and a private camp... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

Sleeps 30 in 9 units

^FromR 730

Per unit, per night

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Cheerio Trout Fishing & Holiday Resort

Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Magoebaskloof

10.2 km from Houtbosdorp

Cheerio Trout Fishing Lodge (sleeps from 28 - 33) offers a self catering escape in the beautiful Cheerio Valley close to Haenertsburg, in the Magoebaskloof area, between Polokwane and Tzaneen and is an excellent stop over to the Kruger National Park... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

Sleeps 12 in 3 units

^FromR 975

Per person, per night sharing

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Glenogle Farm, The Stables and The Loft

Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Magoebaskloof

13.8 km from Houtbosdorp

Glenogle Farm offers 2 self catering cottages in the mountainous area of Magoebaskloof in the Limpopo province. (Sleeps 4 and sleeps 2). Situated between Haenertsburg and Tzaneen, hidden amongst the pine plantations in the beautiful mountainous area... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

Sleeps 6 in 1 unit

Boskiep 2

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Tzaneen

25.9 km from Houtbosdorp

Boskiep 2 provides self catering flat accommodation in Tzaneen, in the Limpopo province. (Sleeps 6). Boskiep 2 is a convenient stopover or holiday base, an affordable self catering flat for business travellers, sales representatives, tourists, parents... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

Sleeps 12 in 6 units

Thabeng Guesthouse

Guest House Accommodation in Polokwane

43.2 km from Houtbosdorp

Thabeng Guesthouse offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Polokwane in the Capricorn region of Limpopo. Our bed and breakfast is situated in the suburb of Bendor to the east of the Polokwane centre. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

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Sleeps 53 in 23 units

^FromR 750

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Marlot Guest House

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Polokwane

45.2 km from Houtbosdorp

Marlot Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation and room-only accommodation in leafy area of central Polokwane, Limpopo. Marlot Guest House believes in hospitality of the highest standard. A visit to our friendly guest house will exceed... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

Sleeps 24 in 10 units

^FromR 1057.5

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Cuckoo's Nest Guest House

Guest House Accommodation in Louis Trichardt / Makhado

85.2 km from Houtbosdorp

The Cuckoo's Nest Guest House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Makhado (Louis Trichardt) in Limpopo. The Cuckoo's Nest Guest House is so called because of the beautiful cuckoo birds that frequent the area. There are seven which are endemic to the …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.

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Houtbosdorp

Houtbosdorp is a small, historic settlement tucked into the wooded hills of Limpopo’s eastern escarpment. Surrounded by indigenous forest, plantations and rugged mountain country, it offers a quieter alternative to the province’s better-known Lowveld destinations and is particularly appealing to travellers who enjoy scenery and rural history.

The name comes from the Afrikaans houtbos, meaning “wood bush” or “bush timber”, a reference to the vegetation found in the area. The settlement developed in the late nineteenth century as farming and forestry communities established themselves in the highlands. Its history is closely connected with the wider development of the Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg area, where timber, agriculture and small-scale gold mining all played a role.

Today, Houtbosdorp is best appreciated for its setting. The surrounding roads wind through forests and mountain valleys, providing rewarding opportunities for photography, birdwatching and scenic drives. The highland climate supports lush vegetation, while streams and waterfalls add to the area's appeal after the summer rains.

The nearby Magoebaskloof region offers a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can hike through indigenous forest, go mountain biking, try trout fishing or visit waterfalls such as Debegeni Falls. Haenertsburg, with its cafés, galleries and historic village atmosphere, is also within easy reach.

Although Houtbosdorp itself is small and does not have a long list of formal attractions, its location makes it an interesting stop within the Kruger National Park & Mopani Region. The contrast between its cool, forested hills and the hot bushveld farther east is particularly striking.

For travellers seeking a slower experience of Limpopo, Houtbosdorp provides fresh mountain air, peaceful countryside and a glimpse into the province’s old forestry and farming traditions.

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