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Mamagalie Lodge
Welcome the new day with a stroll through the secluded kloof, and listen to the exquisite sounds of the wakening bush. We have 1000 acres of private and pristine bush and mountain veldt for you to explore at your leisure. An energetic walk to the top of the mountain will give you views you only dream of, and if it is warm enough, take a dip in the pure, sparkling rock pools. The bush is a nature lover's paradise, with numerous species of flora and fauna. This self-catering luxury unit has a fully equipped kitchen, furnished to the highest standards with a large stove, fridge/freezer, and convection microwave. The only things you will need during your stay are food and beverage. We believe our highly recommended rating is well deserved, but don't let us try and convince you, come and visit us and find out for yourself.
Area Info
he Barnard family, who trekked here in the late 1800's and surveyed the property on the 15th November 1892, originally owned the farm known as Barnaardsvlei. The original boundaries were laid out in on horseback with the assistance of Paul Kruger. Several skirmishes took place on the farm and those adjacent to it during the 2nd Anglo/Boer war. Numerous artefacts have been found as evidence of this. The property was originally leased to share croppers, who tilled the land with donkey-drawn implements and cultivated summer maize and winter wheat. They subsidised their income by trapping buck and baboons to sell in the towns.
The Conroy family purchased the farm on the 4th of May 1928. At this time the only improvements were a three-roomed stone and mud homestead, which the family occupied until 1945. Parts of the building are still used today as a workshop. On the occupation by the Conroy's, the property was fenced to contain a small herd of Africander cattle. Subsequently, a citrus nursery was established and 1200 Valencia orange trees were planted. The produce was sold locally.
In 1938 an export market to the United Kingdom was established; the fruit was delivered to Marikana Station by ox-wagon for onward delivery to Cape Town export harbour. The wheel hubs from that wagon can be seen in the aloe garden outside the lodge. The exports halted in 1939 when Mr Conroy enlisted to fight in the 2nd World War. He returned safely at the age of 58, ending his services in Italy with the Royal Durban Light Infantry, 6th Division, as a Vickers Machine Gunnery Sergeant.
The present owner has been involved with the farm since the age of five. After a business career linked to agriculture, he returned to his roots on retiring in 1985. Still actively farming in his 80's, his family is descended from some of the original Magaliesberg settler families of the late 1800s.
Units and Rooms
Mountain Lodge
Guests: 12
Max Adults: 10
3 Double bedrooms and open plan bunk room sleeps 2-12. Bunk room has 2 double beds with single over. Kitchen well equipped with 6 plate gas stove/microwave. Fully equipped for luxury self catering. Private pool with braai boma. Alarm and electric fence.
Bush Lodge
Guests: 4
Sleeps 2-4 in 2 bedrooms. Stunning views of Buffelspoort Dam.Fully equipped for self catering, fridge/freezer solar geyser + gas backup. Bath/shower + outside shower. Plunge pool/braai. Very private and secure with alarm/electric fence.High decks.
Forest Lodge
Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2
Double bedroom with single bed in lounge if required.Fully equipped for self catering with gas stove/oven, fridge/freezer, gas geyser. Outdoor shower. Braai area. Extremely private and secure electric fence and alarm. Bathroom has bath shower and toilet.
Tranquility Lodge
Guests: 2
This modern treehouse blends with the ancient trees that surround it. Built on a platform that projects over the river bed and amongst the branches of massive fig/moeple trees. Spa bath, large sliding doors,well equipped kitchen. Private braai/plunge pool
Serenity Lodge
Guests: 2
Private and secure self catering with Mountain views. Bedroom with queen bed. Fitted kitchen fully equipped for self catering.. En suite bathroom has a shower, toilet. Outdoor enclosed Spa bath and shower. Private Braai area with wood heated plunge pool.
