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Mookgophong

Mookgophong (formerly Naboomspruit) is a farming and service town on the R101 and N1 between Modimolle and Mokopane at the foot of the Waterberg, in the Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality. Its main street, Thabo Mbeki Street, holds the shops, banks and fuel stations, and the town is a base for birders visiting the Nylsvley floodplain, golfers at Euphoria, and hikers on surrounding farm trails.

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History

The town was founded in 1907 on the farm Vischgat and was run by a health committee from 1919. Its name Naboomspruit ('euphorbia tree stream') refers to the Euphorbia ingens trees in the area and comes from a Khoekhoe term. The area grew as a stop on the old Pretoria-Pietersburg mail-coach route. Writer Eugène Marais lived for several years at Doornhoek nearby. The town was officially renamed Mookgophong on 24 November 2006.

Getting there

About 42 km north-east of Modimolle and 51 km south-west of Mokopane. From Gauteng take the N1 north and use the Mookgophong off-ramp, or leave the N1 at the Kranskop toll plaza and follow the R101 through Modimolle. Roughly 2 hours from Pretoria.

Weather & climate

Bushveld climate: hot, wet summers with thunderstorms (when the Nyl floodplain may flood), and dry, sunny winters with mild days and cold nights.

Things to do

  • Euphoria Golf Estate18-hole par-72 course founded in 2008, about 7 km south of town; visitors welcome daily. euphoriaestate.co.za
  • Hanglipberg Trail16 km circular hike from a base camp near Mookgophong; moderate to strenuous and noted as particularly scenic.
  • Nylsvley Nature ReserveRamsar-listed floodplain reserve (about 40 km²) with about 370 bird species, including all three bitterns; tens of thousands of waterbirds gather in flood years. Includes the Vogelfontein hides (permit and lock code from the main gate). nylsvley.co.za
  • Serendipity Hiking & 4x4 Eco TrailsA 24 km two-day hike from Tierkloof farm between Modimolle and Mookgophong, plus a 40 km network of three 4x4 trails about 25 km from town.
  • Skeurkrans Hiking TrailTwo-day, 14.5 km hike from a farm base camp near Mookgophong, with some difficult sections.
  • Vasbyt Hiking TrailTwo-day, 18 km easy-to-moderate hike from Jozette farm near Mookgophong.

Things to see

  • Bokpoort PassMountain pass associated with writer Eugène Marais, who lived for several years at Doornhoek near Mookgophong.

Businesses in Mookgophong

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NT Naboom Tow-in & Repairs Towing and vehicle repair business. Towing Mookgophong, Limpopo NT Naboom Toyota Toyota dealership in Mookgophong. Car Dealerships Mookgophong, Limpopo NG Naboomfontein Guest House Self-catering guest house near Mookgophong. Self-Catering Mookgophong, Limpopo NR Ndegi Rance Self-catering ranch accommodation near Mookgophong. Self-Catering Mookgophong, Limpopo NL Nest L16 @ Die Oog Guest unit at the Die Oog estate in Mookgophong. Guest Houses & B&Bs Mookgophong, Limpopo NG Nuanetzi Game Lodge Game lodge near Mookgophong. Lodges & Game Lodges Mookgophong, Limpopo NB Nyala Bush Villa Self-catering bush villa near Mookgophong. Self-Catering Mookgophong, Limpopo NN Nylsvley Nature Reserve Provincial Ramsar wetland reserve, the largest intact seasonal floodplain in South Africa, with about 370 bird species. Attractions & Theme Parks Mookgophong, Limpopo PP Pulani Park nr 12 Self-catering unit near Mookgophong. Self-Catering Mookgophong, Limpopo RA Ranelra Accommodation Self-catering accommodation in Mookgophong. Self-Catering Mookgophong, Limpopo RL Riverside Lodge (Euphoria) Self-catering lodge on the Euphoria Golf Estate. Self-Catering Mookgophong, Limpopo RG Rose Garden Overnight Accommodation B&B and self-catering overnight accommodation in Mookgophong (also listed as AAA Rose Garden Gastehuis). Guest Houses & B&Bs Mookgophong, Limpopo SF S F N Rekenmeesters BK Accounting and bookkeeping practice. Accounting & Bookkeeping Mookgophong, Limpopo SP Sambane Private Game Lodge Private game lodge near Mookgophong. Lodges & Game Lodges Mookgophong, Limpopo SN SPAR Naboom SPAR supermarket in Mookgophong with an attached TOPS liquor store. Supermarkets & Groceries Mookgophong, Limpopo ST Spectra Tyres Tyre dealer in Mookgophong. Tyres & Exhausts Mookgophong, Limpopo ST Steers Total Naboomspruit Steers burger outlet at the TotalEnergies station in Mookgophong. Takeaways Mookgophong, Limpopo SC Stoneridge Cottage Self-catering cottage near Mookgophong. Self-Catering Mookgophong, Limpopo SS Succulent Shop Small succulent and plant nursery. Garden Services & Nurseries Mookgophong, Limpopo TH Tachiro Hunting and Fishing Hunting and fishing lodge near Mookgophong. Lodges & Game Lodges Mookgophong, Limpopo TT Thaba Tholo Game farm with self-catering villas near Mookgophong. Self-Catering Mookgophong, Limpopo TC The Crazy Store Naboomspruit Discount variety store in Mookgophong. Shopping Mookgophong, Limpopo TA TOPS at SPAR Naboom Liquor store at SPAR Naboom. Supermarkets & Groceries Mookgophong, Limpopo TN TotalEnergies Naboomspruit TotalEnergies fuel station with convenience store and ATM on the main road through Mookgophong. Fuel Stations Mookgophong, Limpopo

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