Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail

Tzaneen, Limpopo

Location

The Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail is near the town of Tzaneen in the Limpopo Province.

How to get there

To Woodbush Hut

From Gauteng, take the N1 North towards Polokwane (Pietersburg). Turn off at the R71 to Tzaneen and drive for about 70km. Follow the signposts to the Woodbush Plantation. Turn left from the R71 onto a gravel road (also marked Houtbosdorp). The signpost says: Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail (Woodbush Entrance). Follow the signpost to the Woodbush Hut.

How to get there

To Broederstroom Hut

From Gauteng, follow the N1 north towards Pietersburg. Turn off to Tzaneen on the R71 until ±77km from the N1. Follow the signpost to the Woodbush plantation – turning left from R71 onto a gravel road.Sign is marked: Magoebaskloof Hiking Trial, follow indicators to the different huts.

How to get there

To De Hoek Hut

From Gauteng, take the N1 North towards Polokwane. Turn off at the R71 to Tzaneen and drive for about 77km. To get to the De Hoek Plantation, turn off at the signpost: Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail (De Hoek Entrance). Follow the gravel road past the Debegeni Falls for about 7km, until you arrive at the De Hoek Hut on your left.

General information

You will need to be fit to complete the five-day route. The two-day routes are less demanding and are suitable for families. The trail has three different starting points, namely Woodbush Hut, De Hoek Hut or Broederstroom Hut
The trails are laid out on the forestry estate, but most of the walking is through magnificent sub-tropical, indigenous forest, over craggy ravines and alongside cascading waterfalls, pristine mountain streams, rivers and
The summers can be misty and rainy (rainfall occurs mainly between October and March) but be prepared for rain at any time of the year. Temperatures range from 15.3°C to 19.2°C with higher temperatures in the lower-lying
The trail is free from malaria and

Trail Options

2 Night Trail Options:

Woodbush 2-night trail total distance 5km
De Hoek 2-night trail total distance 5km
Seepsteen Stables 2-night trail total distance 5km
Dokolewa Pools 2-night trail total distance 5km
Dokolewa Waterfall 2-night trail total distance 43km

Woodbush 2 Night Trail

This option is a circular trail and start at Woodbush hut – De Hoek hut – Woodbush hut.
Parking: You park at Woodbush hut.
Difficulty / Grading: Easy
Distances:
Woodbush to De Hoek Hut -11.5km
De Hoek Hut to Woodbush Hut – 9 km

De Hoek 2 Night Trail

This option is a circular trail and start De Hoek hut – Woodbush hut – De Hoek hut.
Parking: You park at De Hoek hut.
Difficulty / Grading: Easy
Distances:
Woodbush to De Hoek Hut -9km
De Hoek Hut to Woodbush Hut – 11.5 km

Dokolewa Pools 2 Night Trail

This option is a circular trail and start at De Hoek hut – Dokolewa Pools hut – Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – Dokolewa Pools –De Hoek.
Parking: You park at De Hoek Hut and hike 1.5km to Dokolewa Pools hut.
Difficulty / Grading: Easy to moderate
Distances:
De Hoek hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 1.5km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut –9km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 12km
Dokolewa Pools hut to De Hoek hut – 1.5km

Dokolewa Waterfall 2 Night Trail

This option is a circular trail and start at Woodbush hut – Waterfall hut – Dokolewa Pools – Woodbush hut.
Parking: Park at Woodbush hut and start hiking to Waterfall hut immediately.
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate
Distances:
Woodbush hut to Waterfall hut – 12.3km
Waterfall hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 18km
Dokolewa Pools hut – Woodbush hut – 10.5km

Seepsteen Mule Stables 2 Night Trail

This option is a circular trail and start at Woodbush hut – Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – Dokolewa Pools – Woodbush hut.
Parking: Park at Woodbush hut and hike 1.5 km to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut.
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate
Distances:
Woodbush hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – 1.5km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 12km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – 9km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to Woodbush hut – 1.5km

3 Night Trail Options

Broederstroom 3 night trail total distance 9km
De Hoek 3 night trail total distance 9km
Dokolewa Waterfall 3 night trail total distance 2km
Dokolewa Pools 3 night trail total distance 8km
Magoebaskloof 3 night trail total distance 4km
Woodbush 3 night trail total distance 1km
Waterfall 3 night trail total distance 4km

Broederstroom 3 Night Trail

Start point at Broederstroom hut – De Hoek hut – Woodbush hut – Broederstroom hut
Parking: Park at Broederstroom hut
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate – Difficult
Distances:
Broederstroom hut to De Hoek hut – 18km
De Hoek hut to Woodbush hut – 9km
Woodbush hut to Broederstroom hut – 15km

De Hoek 3 Night Trail

Start point at De Hoek – Woodbush hut – Broederstroom hut – De Hoek
Parking: Park at De Hoek Hut
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate – Difficult
Distances:
De Hoek hut – Woodbush hut – 9km
Woodbush hut to Broederstroom hut – 15km
Broederstroom hut to De Hoek hut – 18km

Woodbush 3 Night Trail

Start point at Woodbush hut – Broederstroom hut – De Hoek
Parking: Park at Woodbush hut
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate – Difficult
Distances:
Woodbush hut to Broederstroom hut – 13.8km
Broederstroom hut to De Hoek hut – 18km
De Hoek hut – Woodbush hut – 8.4km

Dokolewa Pools 3 Night Trail

Start point at Woodbush hut – Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – Waterfall hut – Dokolewa Pools hut – Seepsteen Mule Stables hut.
Parking: Park at Woodbush hut and hike 1.5 km to Seepsteen Mule hut immediately.
Difficulty / Grading: Difficult
Distances:
Woodbush hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables – 1.5km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to Waterfall hut – 13.8km
Waterfall hut – Dokolewa Pools hut – 18km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – 9km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to Woodbush hut – 1.5km

Dokolewa Waterfalls 3 Night Trail

Start point at De Hoek – Dokolewa Pools hut – Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – Waterfall hut – De Hoek.
Parking: Park at De Hoek hut and hike 1.5 km to Dokolewa Pools.
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate / Difficult
Distances:
De Hoek to Dokolewa Pools hut – 1.5km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Seepsteen Mules Stable – 9km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to Waterfall hut – 13.8km
Waterfall hut to De Hoek hut – 16km

Magoebaskloof 3 Night Trail

Start point at Woodbush hut – Waterfall hut – Dokolewa Pools – Woodbush hut.
Parking: Park at Woodbush hut.
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate / Difficult
Distances:
Woodbush hut to Waterfall hut – 13.8km
Waterfall hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 18km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Woodbush hut – 10.5km

Waterfall 3 Night Trail

Start point at Woodbush hut – Waterfall hut – Dokolewa Pools – Woodbush hut.
Parking: Park at Woodbush hut and start hiking to Waterfall hut immediately.
Difficulty / Grading: Difficult
Distances:
Woodbush hut to Waterfall hut – 13.8km
Waterfall hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 18km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Seepsteen Mule hut – 10.5km
Seepsteen Mule hut to Woodbush – 1.5km

4 Night Trail Options

Woodbush 4-night trail total distance 4km
Seepsteen Mules 4-night trail total distance 5km
Waterfall 4-night trail total distance 1km
Dokolewa Pools 4-night trail total distance 3km
De Hoek 4-night trail total distance 4k
Magoebaskloof 4-night trail total distance 8km

Woodbush 4 Night Trail

Start point at Woodbush hut – Broederstroom hut – De Hoek hut – Woodbush hut.
Parking: Park at Woodbush hut
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate / Difficult
Distances:
Woodbush hut to Broederstroom hut – 15km
Broederstroom hut to De Hoek hut – 16.5km
De Hoek hut to Woodbush hut – 8.4km

Seepsteen Mule Stables 4 Night Trail

Start point at Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – Waterfall hut – Dokolewa Pools – Seepsteen Mules Stables hut
Parking: Park at Woodbush hut and hike 1.5 km to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate / Difficult
Distances:
Woodbush hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – 1.5km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to Waterfall hut– 13.8km
Waterfall hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 18km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – 9km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to Woodbush hut – 1.5km

Waterfall 4 Night Trail

Start point at Woodbush hut – Waterfall hut – Dokolewa Pools – Seepsteen Mules Stables hut – De Hoek hut.
Parking: Park at Woodbush hut and start hiking to Waterfall hut.
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate / Difficult
Distances:
Woodbush hut to Waterfall hut – 13.8km
Waterfall hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 18km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – 9km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to De Hoek hut – 12km
De Hoek hut to Woodbush hut – 9km

Dokolewa Pools 4 Night Trail

Start point at De Hoek – Dokolewa Pools – Seepsteen Mules Stables hut – Waterfall hut – De Hoek hut.
Parking: Park at De Hoek hut and hike 1.5 km to Dokolewa Pools hut.
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate / Difficult
Distances:
De Hoek hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 1.5km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – 9km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to Waterfall hut – 13.8km
Waterfall hut to De Hoek hut – 18km

De Hoek 4 Night Trail

Start point at De Hoek hut – Woodbush hut – Broederstroom hut – De Hoek hut.
Parking: Park at De Hoek hut
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate / Difficult
Distances:
De Hoek hut to Woodbush hut – 8.4km
Woodbush hut to Broederstroom hut – 15km
Broederstroom hut to De Hoek hut – 16.5km
De Hoek hut – Woodbush hut

Magoebaskloof 4 Night Trail

Start point at De Hoek – Dokolewa Pools hut – Seepsteen Mules hut – Waterfall hut, De Hoek hut.
Parking: Park at De Hoek hut
Difficulty / Grading: Moderate / Difficult
Distances:
De Hoek hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 1.5km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – 9km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to Waterfall hut – 13.8km
Waterfall hut to De Hoek hut – 19.5km

5 Night Trail Options

Seepsteen Mules 5-night trail total distance 2km
Woodbush 5-night trail total distance 5km
Dokolewa Pools 5-night trail total distance 3km
Magoebaskloof Five-night trail, total distance 5km
Magoebaskloof Big Five trail, total distance 4km.

Seepsteen Mule Stables 5 Night Trail

Start point at Woodbush hut – Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – Waterfall hut – Dokolewa Pools hut – Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – De Hoek hut – Woodbush hut.
Parking: Park at Woodbush hut and hike 1.5 km to
Seepsteen Mule Stable hut
Difficulty / Grading: Difficult
Distances:
Woodbush hut to Seepsteen Mules Stables hut – 1.5km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – Waterfall hut – 13.8km
Waterfall hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 18km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – 9km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to De Hoek Hut – 12km
De Hoek hut to Woodbush hut – 9km

Woodbush 5 Night Trail

Start point at Woodbush hut – Broederstroom hut – De Hoek hut – Woodbush hut – Dokolewa Pools hut – Woodbush hut.
Parking: Park at Woodbush hut
Difficulty / Grading: Difficult
Distances:
Woodbush hut to Broederstroom hut – 15km
Broederstroom hut to De Hoek hut – 16.5km
De Hoek hut to Woodbush hut – 8.4km
Woodbush hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 13.2km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Woodbush hut – 10.5km

Dokolewa Pools 5 Night Trail

Start point at De Hoek hut – Dokolewa Pools hut – Woodbush hut – Waterfall hut – Dokolewa Pools hut – Woodbush hut – Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – De Hoek hut.
Parking: Park at De Hoek hut and hike 1.5 km to
Dokolewa Pools hut.
Difficulty / Grading: Difficult
Distances:
De Hoek hut – Dokolewa Pools hut – 1.5km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – 9km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to Waterfall hut – 13.8km
Waterfall hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 18km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Woodbush hut – 10.5km
Woodbush hut to De Hoek hut – 9km

Magoebaskloof Big 5 Night Trail

Start point at De Hoek hut – Woodbush hut – Waterfall hut – Dokolewa hut – Seepsteen Mules hut – De Hoek hut.
Parking: Park at De Hoek hut.
Difficulty / Grading: Difficult
Distances:
De Hoek hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 1.5km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Woodbush hut – 10.5km
Woodbush hut to Waterfall hut – 15km
Waterfall hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 18km
Dokolewa Pools hut t- Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – 9km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to De Hoek hut – 12km

Magoebaskloof 5 Night Trail

Start point at De Hoek hut – Woodbush hut – Waterfall hut – Dokolewa hut – Seepsteen Mules hut – De Hoek hut.
Parking: Park at De Hoek hut.
Difficulty / Grading: Difficult
Distances:
De Hoek hut to Woodbush hut – 8.4km
Woodbush hut to Waterfall hut – 15km
Waterfall hut to Dokolewa Pools hut – 18km
Dokolewa Pools hut to Seepsteen Mule Stables hut – 9km
Seepsteen Mule Stables hut to De Hoek hut – 12km