Accommodation, services and activities at Kurisa Moya nature lodge

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Activities we offer

What else is available at Kurisa Moya

Fishing, birding, body & soul

Kurisa Moya has a large dam that is regularly restocked with rainbow trout. Fishermen can expect to reel in trout
of between 300g and 1 kg. Fishing lessons are available with all the equipment for hire.

Trout fishing: Guests fish for free (fly-fishing only) and may keep two fish per rod at (Weigh in at the reception) R50-00 per kg

Day visitors – R60-00 rod fee per day and two fish may be kept per fishermen at R60-00 per kg. All other fish are catch and release.

Trout Rod hire: Fly rods, reels and flies are available at R50-00 per person per day for all the equipment you will need to fish.

Fly fishing lessons: Basic instruction on casting and fishing techniques at R150-00 per hour for two people.

Kurisa Moya has over 250 species of birds in 5 different habitats. When you take a guided bird walk, you have the unique opportunity to find and identify the special birds of the area. (see the bird list on THE NATURE page) David Letsoalo, BirdLife South Africa-accredited Bird Guide won the Eagle Award for being the best local guide in South Africa. Birding outings with David are the only way to really see these elusive forest birds.

David Letsoalo receives the Eagle Award

Guided birding walks: David Letsoalo is the top local guide in South Africa. Take a one to three hour walk along the marked trails identifying birds calls and nests, or a guided outing to Woodbush Forest Drive, From around R100-00 per hour for two people. Rates depend on the number of people in the group and the time spent out with David. Kurisa Moya residents get discounted rates.

BODY AND SOUL

For stressed-out city dwellers who come to Kurisa Moya to relax or re-energise, we offer relaxation treatments for body & soul. Try a massage or Cranio-Sacral Therapy Treatment in beautiful surroundings or restore the soul with magnificent views on the 4 x 4 drive. Magoebaskloof is lucky enough to have many practitioners - you can enjoy a wide variety of treatments and experiences from reflexology to Indian head massage or crystal healing.

Cranio-Sacral Therapy: A gentle touch therapy to remove blockages in the body’s energy flow. A full session and debriefing lasts about 1½ hours, R250-00.

Chair Massage: Experience a relaxing 20-minute back, head and shoulders massage as you sit in a specially designed massage-chair, R100-00

Scenic Sundowners: We take you up to the top of Schnelkop for a scenic sundowner beyond compare. As the sun sets over the green valleys and blue mountains, enjoy sundowner snacks and drinks as Guerney's sugar birds flash past. R150-00 per person (R120-00 without drinks and snacks)
This 422 hectare farm has magnificent views from mountains
at 1900 m and into valleys. Take the adventurous route through this amazing scenery and invigorate your body and soul

Abseiling, Climbing, 4x4 drives, Mountain biking: In association with Adventure Lifestyles
                                                                              (www.adventurelifestyles.co.za) Kurisa Moya now offers
                                                                              soft adventure sports on the farm or in the area. (prices
                                                                              per package per person)


Try the perfect beginner's abseiling experience at Kurisa Moya		Abseiling on Kurisa Moya's Snellkop Mountain.


Abseiling is a fun adventure sport for all ages.		The views are spectacular when you are abseiling on Snellkop Mountain, Kurisa Moya

CULTURAL TOURS

KURISA MOYA’S VILLAGE HOME STAYS – A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF SOTHO LIFE AND CULTURE

Kurisa Moya offers a unique experience - a Sotho Village Home-stay. You are welcomed into the home of families living in the Ga-Malahlela Village near Kurisa Moya or the Mafefe Village near the Wolkberg. Ga-Malahlela is set in bushveld plains surrounded by granite outcrops.

Mafefe Village is set amongst spectacular mountain scenery in a bushveld setting. A clear mountain river runs from the mountain pass through the village. Ga-Malahlela has amazing views over the fields of maize back to the mountains beyond. These modern Sotho villages still follows the cultural traditions of the Sotho people. The chief is still well-respected and weddings or funerals are big community affairs.

In this beautiful natural setting, in a modern, rural village, you will be guided by an experienced guide into the fascinating world of Sotho Culture. Visit the graves of the chiefs, the cannibal caves, the sacred Baobab grove and hear about Chief Sekukune and the legacy of the Sotho Chiefs.


A homestead in Mafefevillage		Mafefe village is in a beautiful mountainous area

The drivetoMafefe village is Spectacular		Towering mountains dominate the scenery at Mafefe

As you settle into the rhythm of village life, the cow bells and the rhythmic pumping of water or the chopping of firewood blend with the exuberant voices of kids playing soccer or of women discussing the day’s events. The wafting smell of cooking fires promises delicious treats to come.

You will help ‘your’ family with the daily chores of collecting wood and water, herding the cows and goats and preparing the family meal. After you have enjoyed your traditional Sotho meal, you can sit around the campfire and hear the Sotho myths and legends, still relevant to the modern villagers.

This fascinating look into real South African village life is an opportunity few tourists get to have. It will enrich you and leave you with the knowledge that you have truly experienced Africa.

Speak to Lisa or David about organizing a day trip or an overnight stay with your welcoming village hosts.

DAY TRIPS:

For guests that want to experience and visit more of the area, Kurisa Moya work together with local accredited
guides to offer a variety of experiences. The guides will come and pick you up at Kurisa Moya and guide you
through the area of your interest for the day; and return you to your lodge after a fascinating outing.
A wide variety of trips are possible.

1.) LOCAL VILLAGE AND SHABEEN TOUR.

This includes a visit to some local taverns and shabeens, a traditional African meal, a visit to a sangoma
(Traditional African healer) and some traditional music and dance.

2.) LETABA VALLEY

This is a day spend in the Magoebaskloof / Haenertsburg area, visiting Debengeni Falls, Sapeco Tea estates,
Modjadji Nature Reserve (Home of the Rain Queen) and various other local attractions.
(For more info, go to www.bushveldtours.co.za)

3.) ART TOUR

A trip to local artist, curio sites and galleries in the area.

4.) KRUGER PARK TRIP

A one day or two day trip into the Kruger National Park to view spectacular game.

Events at Kurisa Moya
& Calendar

16 - 21 August 2008	Fertility Workshop - For therapists working with women who are not falling pregnant, or are trying to fall pregnant. International expert.
Jacky Bloemraad-de Boer Dipl. Ac., Ortho. CN. South African born, Jacky Bloemraad-de Boer has lived and worked in London and Amsterdam for the last 20 years. Since 1990 she has been working as a recognised reflexologist. She has since qualified as an Ortho-molecular Clinical Nutritionist and has a diploma in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Shenzhou Open University of TCM in Amsterdam. The combination of this knowledge affords her a variety of insights in the various conditions of the patients that she treats and in the workshops that she gives. She teaches reflexology to midwives in Holland and gives lectures to pregnant women about nutrition and good health. Jacky is the author of:"A- Z For a Helathy Pregnancy and Natural Child Birth"
20 - 24 August 2008	Astronomy workshop - check out the stars. Beginners and experienced star gazers welcome
12 - 14 September 2008	Cobbing workshop - learn to build with clay and grass and use the resources of the land.
7 - 9 November 2004	Beginners Forest Birding identification workshop with Joe Grosel
17 - 19 April 2009	Cranio-sacral therapy specialist workshop
19 - 21 June 2009	Sound Workshop - develop your natural talent for making sound and music. Experience a Sound Journey and the making of a monochord.

Attractions in the area
& Calendar

Microlighting is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.


		Elephant-back Rides

BAKONE MALAPA MUSEUM

Modern Sotho life is shown at Bakone Malapa living museum.

Pumkin vines grow over this traditional Sotho hut

Sotho traditional culture is shown in this living museum

This outdoor, living museum is a fascinating place to visit in order to gain some insight into the Sotho culture and traditions. Laid out in a modern and traditional homestead, Bakone Malapa Museum is home to Sotho men and women living in the traditional way. The guide, Bernard, is dynamic in conveying the customs and traditions of the Sotho people in their home, food and drink. (Photos courtesy of the Polokwane Muncipality and Museums)

Sotho men work on basketware and hunting weapons, Bakone Malapa Meseum, Limpopo, South Africa


Sotho women live at Bakone Malapa Museum, following their traditional culture.		The Sotho people's staple diet is mieliemeel and soured milk. The tour informs you of Sotho traditions

MODJADJI CYCAD FOREST AND RAIN QUEEN

Modjadji Cycad Forest is home to the village of the Rain Queen. Although you
will not be able to see the Rain Queen, her presence is felt in the vast Cycad Forest.

Modjadji Cycad Forest, home of the Rain Queen

The Sotho Rain Queen has preserved the Cycad Forest in Limpopo

CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS

MARCH	HAENERTSBURG BEER FEST - and possibly LOCAL IS LEKKER MARKET Village Green - Haenertsburg Contact Martin (Iron Crown Pub and Grill) 015 276 4755 Jacques (Atholl Arms Restaurant) 015 276 4712
MARCH	EBENEZER MILE OPEN SWIM Rotary Club of Haenertsburg www.rotaryhaenertsburg.co.za
APRIL	CHARIOT CHALLENGE Rotary Clubs of Haenertsburg, Tzaneen, LetabA Contact Rene 082 802 0823
MAY	TZANEEN/MAGOEBASKLOOF ECO CHALLENGE Contact Gary Townsend - 082 321 5430
JUNE	GEORGES VALLEY 4 X 4 ADVENTURE CHALLENGE Contact 015 307 4820 or Rona 083 629 9617
JUNE	TZANEEN AIR SHOW Willie Leeuwneer - 072 289 9500
JULY	SILVER MIST HOLISTIC FAIR - MAGOEBASKLOOF Contact Stella Temple 015 276 2003
JULY	TZANEEN TROPICAL TOUR CYCLE CHALLENGE Fairview Lodge Contact Jacques 082 779 0331 or Marinda on 083 488 3885
AUGUST	LETABA AGRICULTURAL SHOW Tzaneen Show Ground Contact Rona 083 629 9617
AUGUST	MAGOEBASKLOOF RALLY Road Bikes, Off Road bikes and Quads welcome Contact Henning Coetzee on 083 446 7900
SEPTEMBER	DUIWELSKLOOF/TZANEEN RUN Start at the Imp Inn in Modjadjikloof Contact Karen Kruger 015 307 1828
SEPTEMBER	RCI STANFORD HALF MARATHON MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE Contact Walter Dhooge 084 515 4866 or go to www.mdaz.co.za
SEPTEMBER	HAENERTSBURG/MAGOEBASKLOOF SPRING FESTIVAL incorporating THE SPRING FAIR at Magoebaskloof Hotel (info@magoebaskloof.co.za) or contact Joan Provis on 015 276 1148 CHERRY BLOSSOM/AZALEA FESTIVAL AT CHEERIO GARDENS - contact Jane on 083 263 7663 WOLKBERG ORCHID SOCIETY EXHIBITION - contact Joan on 015 276 1148
SEPT	HADEDA FESTIVAL - TZANEEN/GEORGES VALLEY contact Wendy on 015 307 6513 or melaine@transletaba.co.za
OCTOBER	GREAT NORTH MOTOR RALLY In and around Tzaneen Contact David Brown 015 307 5165
OCTOBER	MOONLIGHT RACE - RUN/WALK IN THE GRAVELOTTE AREA Contact janejohn@mweb.co.za - Letaba Rotary Club
NOVEMBER	MAGOEBASKLOOF MOUNTAIN BIKE CLASSIC Contact Gray Braatvedt at 083 303 1555 or gray@tzaneen.co.za

Local Attractions

Growth Centre treat

The Growth Centre is a unique sanctuary, set in tranquil mountain woodland above Stanford
Lake – a far cry from the stress and superficiality of every-day existence. Here one can
explore many pathways leading to spiritual awareness and growth. The centre originally
housed "Footprints" Pre-Primary School, founded by Colleen Ballenden in 1977, and was filled
with little feet taking their first magical steps along the pathway of life. It is still a centre of
learning and searching, but now people of all ages are drawn to journey in new ways. The
mystery and magic woven by the children still echoes in the Centre, but that has now
expanded to embrace holistic healing.

The Growth Centre offers the following healing therapies:

*REFLEXOLOGY & OTHER THERAPIES:

Colleen Ballenden doing reflexology

Reflexology (Foot Relaxation Therapy), Body massage, Reiki, Aura Cleansing, Counseling,
Intuitive Card Readings, Foot readings, Indian Head Massage, Discussion groups, Talks, 1-day
meditation retreats, Bach flower Remedies, Journey work, Holistic Health Remedies.

Business groups, too, use the Centre as an informal facility. Many visitors come from far and
wide, drawn by the gentle ambience of the area. There is a selection of library books available
for those visitors who simply want to sit and read. Come and visit – take the fairy walk
through the natural forest, absorb the tranquil atmosphere, read in peace, reflect on you
precious time….have a cup of tea! A PEACEFUL SANCTUARY!

Contact Details: Tel: 015 276 2712 Cell: 072 277 4809

LOCAL SITES

The surrounding area boasts a wide variety of tourist activities and places to visit.

Tea Estate, Cheese Farm
Kruger Park – 2 hours away (Day trips to the park on request)
The Cycads and the Rain Queen
Barnyard Theatre at Stanford College
Tours can be organized of local artists and sculptors
Trout and Bass fishing, boating in the area
Horse riding, mountain bike trails in the area
Artists’ galleries and fine restaurants and pubs in Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg.
Bird-watching, hiking trails
Cherry Blossom Festival in September
Holistic Fair in July
Music in the Mist with Richard Cock conducting
Ebenezer Mile in February
Glenfiddich Fly-fishing competition in July
Jazz festival

Reflexology, Esoteric books, Meditation, Bach flower remedy, Fairy walks etc.
Contact: Colleen at 015-276 2712

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