Mafube Mountain Retreat  Verified Listing

Uniquely positioned in a semi-circle of red and yellow sandstone mountains and surrounded by a wonderful wilderness area and with breathtaking views from every window, Mafube Mountain Retreat is a hikers and nature lover’s paradise.

Conveniently situated between Clarens and Fouriesburg in the Highlands of the Eastern Free State, Mafube is the perfect place for a weekend getaway, a family reunion, or a group holiday or retreat. Leave the rat race behind for a while and come and reconnect with your inner spirit as you marvel at God’s unspoiled and spectacular creation. Bring the children and see the very well defined dinosaur footprints on a hike about 20 minutes from the chalets!

Please note that strictly no loud music or parties are allowed which would disturb other guests.

* 6 sleeper Chalet:
Three bed rooms, two with twin beds that can be made up as a king size bed on request when booking, and the third bedroom is small with a queen size bed.
One bathroom with shower, basin and toilet and an extra outdoor shower with hot and cold water where you can shower under the stars!
It has an open plan kitchen/ dining / lounge area with large leather couches, and a dining room table. The kitchen is fully equipped with a solardom. Convection/ microwave oven, a 4 plate gas hob, a standard fridge/freezer, a kettle and toaster and everything else needed to prepare and serve simple meals.
* Rondawel:
There is a spacious open-plan living area on the ground level, with twin beds that can be made up as a king size bed by request on booking as well as a dining and a sitting area and wonderful views of the mountains.
There is a bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, basin and toilet.
Accessible by staircase, the loft area sleeps up to 3 additional people.
The kitchenette is fully equipped with a countertop oven, a microwave oven, a 4 plate gas hob, a standard fridge/freezer, a kettle and toaster and everything else needed to prepare and serve simple meals.
* Garden Unit:
It has a bathroom with a shower, a basin and a toilet.
There is a king size bed in the bedroom, and a single bed and a sleeper couch in the lounge area.
The kitchenette is fully equipped with a countertop oven, a microwave oven, a 4 plate gas hob, a standard fridge/freezer, a kettle and toaster and everything else needed to prepare and serve simple meals. It has its own shaded veranda and braai facilities and has lovely views to the north and the west.

Surrounded by the glorious Maluti Mountains, the little town of Fouriesburg lies just 10 kilometres from the Lesotho Border in arguably one of the most beautiful corners of South Africa; the ‘little Caledon’ River flowing gently past the town and close to a number of well-known hiking trails.

Touted as a typical eastern Free State town with its rolling hills and wide open plains, nestled in amongst sandstone mountains, and enough sunshine days to make the most hardened traveller envious, Fouriesburg lies in the Brandwater Basin, formed by the Witteberge to the west and the Rooiberge in the north. The little sandstone church in town was built in 1893 and this historic building, together with the blockhouse and the President Steyn House, make a visit well worth the effort.

Just a few kilometres away is the charming little village of Clarens just outside the Golden Gate National Park. Clarens, richly endowed with trees, is much sought after by artists and those in retirement who have moved here to settle, and the town is much visited by people from all over the country and further afield.

The Boesmanskrans hiking trail is one of several incredibly beautiful trails in and around Fouriesburg. Even in winter this hike takes in a surprising amount of greenery and offers two one-day hiking trails. Meiringskloof is a beautiful little nature reserve quite close to Fourisburg that is well worth a visit. It not only has some pretty little picnic spots, but is also the departure point for the Brandwater Hiking trail.

* Communal Lapa with DStv.
* Swimming pool enclosed by a fence.
* Dam with canoe.
* Wonderful walks and Hikes
* Children's playground with trampoline and zip line.
* Genuine Dinosaur footprints

* Genuine 90 million year old dinosaur footprints can be seen on one of the hikes.
* Several interesting walks and Hikes with spectacular views.
* Plantation playground with zip-line for small children under 40 kg. in weight.
* The amazing peace and quiet here is one of the reasons that guests come to Mafube, and for this reason no loud music or parties are allowed which would disturb other guests.
* Mile High Vineyards wine tasting
* Horse Riding at Ventersburg Stables.
* Lesoba Hiking Trail.
*Camelroc Mountain bike route stunning but strictly for fit and experienced riders
*The Windmill Pub Fouriesburg
*Die Plaastoep Restaurant Fouriesburg
*Ionia Cherry farm and shop
* Basotho Cultural Village.
* Clarens Village Conservancy.
* Golden Gate National Park.
* Maloti Route 26.
* Moteng Pass.
* Clarens Restaurants
* Clarens Brewery.