In line with Heritage Day in September, I wanted to share this historical experience of a different kind with you! With our many diverse cultures in South Africa, we have cultural villages that educate us and take us back to basics and traditions of our Zulu,Venda and Xhosa tribes for example, depicting their survival, family lives and historical artefacts relating.Our team at African Chapter have recently been able to experience and discover memorablia from the mountains of Magliesberg and neighbouring Hartebeespoort Dam area. These are the remains , museums and historical sites dating back to the boer war in between 1800 and 1900's, part of our South African History and Heritage.
The Askari 4 star Lodge in Magaliesberg boasts one of the largest privage collections of oxwagons, carts and other animal drawn vehicles from the era. The main building was built in the 1800's and every effort has been made to restore this wonderful building to the splendour it was approximately 150 years ago! Their museum also tells the story of this area, where the British were defeated on the 13 December 1900 by the Boers led by Generals De La Rey, Smuts and Beyers.
You will also find trace of history going even further back in time, from the San Bushmen, with sightings of carvings and stone age tools found in this area, with much of these finding available for viewing in the history museum. Historical and bush walks into this richely fascinating heritage is available on request.
Another discovery is a quaint venue and hideaway, where you relive the romance of the early Pioneers and Jack of the Bushveld era. Expereince authentically restored oxwagon accommodation with Panoramic views from the Witswatersberg Mountains.On site walking trails, nature museum and history museum. Re live the boer tradition together with superb hospitality and good old fashion boerekos at the Oxwagon Lodge.
To experience this small part of our South African history, day trips & overnight stays are all possible. This makes for a great themed corporate event or conference or special occassion. Send us your preferences and we will put you in touch with this piece of boer heritage!
