Limpopo gardens are in full bloom

The most popular destinations in Magoebaskloof are Kuhestan Organic Farm, Cheerio Gardens and Sequoia Garden Retreat.

On the Agatha Road you will find the Kings Walden Garden which is an ancestral garden of the Hilton-Barber family.

Kuhestan farm of Shahrzad and Brett Hone lies on a ridge in the mountains and from the Kuhestan shop’s deck you have a sweeping view of the slopes and natural bush towards Tzaneen.

The gardens itself are not as large, but it offers a unique experience with a net-house and a maze planted with azaleas.

The shop offers cordials and preservatives which they produce on the farm. Kuhestan is on the Houtbosdorp Road and is open daily from 09:00 to 12:00.

Entry into the gardens is R30 for adults and R10 for children. For more information, contact Shahrzad Hone 082 903 7593.

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Neighbouring each other are Sequoia and Cheerio on the Cheerio Road. Sequoia comprises six hectares of wild and formal gardens featuring two dams that reflect the seasonal colours.

You can meander through the marked walking routes with azaleas and cherry blossoms.

What makes it special is that over a 100 tree names have been put up so that visitors can identify the vast collection of indigenous and non-indigenous tree species.

They boast two routes, a red route of 1,2km that takes approximately 30 minutes and a blue route of 1,6km of 40 minutes.

Sequoia is open from Monday to Sunday 09:00 – 16:00 and entrance is R50 per person and should be placed in the red postbox in the parking area.

Pets are not allowed, but you can fish (strictly catch and release). Picnics are also allowed.

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They will however not be open on Saturday 26 September but are open any other day.

The gardens of Cheerio are a must for first time visitors and those returning to see the annual display. Set in a small gorge, a hike around the dams of the venue is an easy hike.

The display of flowers from the tea garden overlooking the dam is one of the best views you will encounter. Cheerio Gardens wedding venue was recently nominated as one of South Africa’s Top 100 Wedding Venues.

Cheerio are open from 09:00 to 17:00 and the entrance fee is R30 for adults and R20 for children and pensioners.

The tea garden serves light meals and is really a great way to end a day when visiting the gardens in the vicinity.

On the Agatha Road with a view of the Wolkberg mountains, Limpopo’s most famous lightning tree guards the beautiful gardens at Kings Walden Garden Manor.

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You can explore these historic gardens which feature romantic walkways, fountains, tranquil ponds, sunken gardens and masses of seasonal colours seven days a week.

Book in advance for picnics.

Email info@kingswalden.co.za or call 015-307 3262, 083 309 1837