There is much to enjoy in Mopani this winter holidays
The school holidays bring a delightful break from routine for children but it can also be a challenging period for parents.
Balancing childcare, personal commitments, and work can become overwhelming. However, with a bit of smart strategising, you can not only survive but also enjoy this time with your children. The Herald looked for some local activities that parents and children can enjoy. • Hiking is a great way to spend a day in Limpopo with its great winter weather.
The popular Louis Changuion Trail will do just that. It starts and ends in the village of Haenertsburg and meanders through the Haenertsburg Grassland Nature Reserve. The trail is well marked and features both, a shorter walk of about 5km as well as a 10km hike. Apart from beautiful grasslands, both routes also take you through patches of indigenous forest.
“This holiday I will spend quality time with my family. I always come home late from school and then there is lot of work to do, so I never get enough time to chill with my family.”
The trail is free of charge. Call 084 055 0001 for more information. • Another fun short hike is at Schultz Farm along the R71 in Magoebaskloof. Trails vary between 2km and 5km, are easy to navigate and a great quick outing during the day. Returning from one of the hikes you can enjoy a coff ee and a bite to eat at Krabbefontein Café on the farm. Call 076 968 0483 for more information.
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This school holiday she looks forward to go camping in nature.
• In Tzaneen adrenaline junkies can experience the thrill of gel blasters (paintball) at the Safari Pub and Grill. It promises action-packed fun for kids of all ages. It is advisable to get a group together when visiting. It costs R100 for 1400 balls. They also boast a putt-putt course. Call 071 388 1684 for more information or to book.
• In Hoedspruit the Blyde Canyon Adventure Centre is a entertainment hub for the whole family. It hosts boat cruises, quad bike trails, game viewing and paintball. Call 081 487 2267 to book a day of fun. • A Youth Fun Day is planned for June 15 and 16 at the Cape Vulture Lodge and Conservancy in Hoedspruit.
“I have a planned timetable for studying and spending quality time with family. As much as it is a time for us to rest, we must also remember to study so that we do not lose focus on school.”
On Saturday you can enjoy a 10km walk and a braai thereafter. On Sunday, in celebration of Youth Day, a hike on the big rock and boabab trail starts at 08:00. You can learn all about vultures during these hikes. A lunch is served thereafter to celebrate Father’s Day. Call 076 362 0390 for more information.
• In Phalaborwa life is all about wildlife and the nature reserves. However, nothing comes near the enjoyment of a cruise on the Olifants River off ering close encounters with crocodile, hippo and elephant along its banks. It is truely an inspiring and educational experience for the whole family. Call 082 889 4797 for more information
