Best Getaways 
Mafube Mountain Retreat
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.
Area Info
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.
Units and Rooms
3 bedrooms, sleeps 6
Guests: 6
Fully equipped self-catering chalet with 3 bedrooms (2 x twin/king, 1 x queen). Bathroom with shower, toilet & basin, plus private outdoor shower. Closed combustion wood stove in the living room. Open plan lounge/dining area, fully equipped kitchen.
open plan with loft, sleeps 2 to 5
Guests: 5
Spacious open-plan living area on ground level, with twin beds on ground floor. Dining/lounge area. En-suite bathroom. Fully equipped kitchenette with fridge, gas hob, small convection oven, microwave. Stairs to Loft bedroom with 3 x single beds.
one bedroom plus 2 X sleeper couches
Guests: 4
A small unit with 1 twin/king bedroom. A sleeper couch plus an extra single bed in lounge/dining area which are best suited for children. Kitchenette fully equipped with bar fridge, counter top oven, gas hob & microwave. Bathroom with shower, basin.
