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Welcome to the Magaliesberg!
GoVertical Backpackers is situated close enough to Johannesburg for all
things 'city', but tucked far enough away at the foot of the ancient Magaliesberg
mountains so that you can unwind from the rigours of travel or town.
GoVertical Backpackers has mountain views, a splendid garden for picnics,
a swimming pool to wallow in and a pub to relax in.
GoVertical Mountaineering Adventures booking office is on site and many
adventures take place on our property, you can also book guided cultural
and historical tours leaving from the Backpackers, including the Cradle
of Humankind, Pilansberg Safari, Drakensberg trekking adventures.
We also have 3 onsite hiking trails exploring a beautiful part of the
Magaliesberg Mountains.
MOUNTAIN HUT DORMS
Each mountain hut has a sheltered boma and braai area a.k.a. BBQ area
with grids and rustic seats. You're welcome to grill your own grub if
you don't feel like eating at the restaurant, you also have use of a shared
kitchenette: fridge, gas plate, kettle, pots.
The dorms have bunk beds, mattresses and linen.
Price per person R 90.00.
Kibo sleeps 8 people, Batian sleeps 10 people and Nelion sleeps 8 people.
CAMPING
If you like it wild, pitch your tent on our lawns for R 50.00 per person.
WATER AFFAIRS
We know you want HOT showers, so our gas water heaters make it happen
for you. Plenty to go around, all facilities are communal, but very clean
and serviced.
RESTAURANT & BAR
Refresh yourself at The Summit Pub.
If you tire of the view over the Hartebeespoort Valley, then turn on the
telly and catch the game or check out all the mountaineering memorabilia
crammed on the walls, or enjoy your cocktail on our veranda or by the
pool.
Breakfast - Ranges from tea and toast to a cooked breakfast at R 35.00.
Lunch - From 10h00 till 14h00 you're welcome to order from our Summit
Menu: sandwiches, country pies, seasonal salads, soup and hot drinks.
Dinner - Country fare at its best, some good old South African favourites
on the set menu; with meat dishes priced at R 70.00 and veggie dishes
at R 65.00, included is a salad to start and homemade pudding to end.
HIKING TRAILS
We have 3 well marked hiking trails on our property ranging from 5 to
10 km. They explore different areas of the mountains and range from easy
to moderate. The trails are great for families or those hikers training
for Kilimanjaro.
Entrance fees for day hikers are R 50.00 per person and your entrance
fee allows you access to the picnic facilities and pool as well. Otherwise
chill out and order your drinks and meals from The Summit Pub and Restaurant.
Trails open at 07h30 and close at 17h00. Big groups should 'phone and
book.
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