One lucky person will stand a chance to win a VIP camping experience at Sowing the Seeds with CONVERSE! Create your own customized STS Converse and this awesome prize including luxury accommodation at the Warthogs Game Lodge and lots of other goodies could be yours! take a look at this entry, can you do better? ENTER HERE NOW
Accommodation Lists
Game Lodge
Askari – Situated next to the Sowing the Seeds venue in the Plumari Africa Game Reserve, the Askari Game Lodge offers guests a memorable Big 5 wildlife experience within a malaria free environment.
Contact: +27 (0) 14 577-2658 info@askarilodge.co.za
Hotels & Lodges
Magalies Country Hotel – 41 Rustenburg Road, Magaliesburg 1791
Located directly in Magaliesburg village and offers accommodation, conferences and restaurant and train functions.
Reservations and Enquiries 014 577 1109 info@magaliescountryhotel.co.za
Magalies Manor – 40 Seekoeihoek Road, Magaliesburg 1791
Elegant and exclusive country establishment with 32 luxury individually decorated rooms and 3 luxury cottages are hidden among the exquisite landscaped gardens on 16 acres.
Contact: 014 577 1827 hotel@magaliesmanor.co.za
Rosewell Spa - R24 Vaalbank portion9, Magaliesburg 1790
Country-style guesthouse and spa, set in the foothills of the Magaliesberg.
Contact: 084 538 3670 rosewellspa@vodamail.co.za
De Hoek Country House – 7 Farm Zeekoehoek, Magaliesburg 1791
The only 5 star country house in Magaliesburg, is situated in a unique valley; distinguished by its pocket of indigenous bush, amongst a sprawling farming community and a small but bountiful river
Contact: 014 577-9600
Hornbill Lodge and Legends – Cnr R24 Rustenburg Rd and T1 ( R563 Hekpoort rd )
Four Star Luxury accommodation lodges
Contact: 014-577-1223 cobie@hornbill.co.za
Self Catering/ Lodges
Nullarbor – Portion 24 Farm Vaalbank, Magaliesburg
Nullarbor Cottages offers self-catering accommodation in beautifully appointed cottages close to the town.
Contact: 083 652 8647 info@nullarbor.co.za
Lover’s Rock Family Resort – Rustenburg Road (R24), Magaliesburg, Gauteng 1791
Ideal for family or couples, they offer a wide range of fully equipped self-catering accommodation
Contact: 014 577 1327 info@loversrock.co.za
Saamrus – Near R4/R560 T-Junction
A pet-friendly, self-catering, comfortable and charming farm with cottages, surrounded by 500 hectares of unspoiled nature, bird life and walking freedom.
Contact: 072 4871733 info@saamrus.co.za
| Self Catering | Affordable accommodation options in and around the Magaliesberg area | From R250pppn |
| B & B | Various styles, from small B&B’s to country getaways. | From R350pppn B&B |
| Hotels | Different options at hotels as well as country lodge venues. | From R330pppn B&B |
| Camping / Caravans | Pack the trailer and the 4×4 and off you go! | From R150 per night |
For more information on accommodation in the local area contact Magaliesburg Tourist Info:
www.unwind.co.za Phone: 014 5770060 / 078 378 4885
Email: info@unwind.co.za
www.magaliesinfo.co.za Phone: +27 83 725 0036
Email: bookings@magaliesburg.com / info@magaliesburg.com
DIRECTION FROM SANDTON TO THE R560:
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There is no secret that Valentines Day has a firm set of believers and non believers, you either love the day or feel its the biggest money making scam since the pyramid scheme. However, you probably have a loved one (and yes ill be stereotyping the ladies here, sorry) who swoon at the idea of a romantic getaway filled with chocolates and flowers and you’ve probably been scratching your head trying to figure out what last minute rabbit you can pull out of your hat. Well Sowing the Seeds is here for you. Why not buy two tickets to a romantic weekend away in the beautiful Magaliesburg with all the entertainment and gourmet fun you could ask for! For the ladies out there, go and get your man a ticket to Sowing the Seeds – you’ll not only be considered the coolest and most thoughtful female specimen out there, but you will also get the benefits of an awesome weekend away frolicking in the sun!
Here you go folks… All the info you could ask for and then some 
We are very excited to be entering the Climate Change Leadership Awards for the third year in a row!
The CCLA are the first awards in South Africa, and Africa, that recognize, reward, motivate and celebrate businesses, communities, youth, schools and individuals that are taking the lead through positive voluntary action by implementing a range of activities to combat global warming. The CCLA contribute significantly to inspiring and promoting awareness and action towards a low carbon economy, and thus a healthier society and a more sustainable planet. Now you can be rewarded for your efforts in saving our planet.
If you feel you have what it takes to be a climate change leader, enter now! Entries close on 10 February!
Sowing the Seeds, a CONVERSE Collaboration, is coming to Magaliesburg in the form of an amazing 2-day music festival on 24th and 25th of February! Jo’burgers will have the opportunity to enjoy a full weekend premier camping experience with a set up like no other festival in South Africa. Music and lifestyle enthusiasts can now enjoy a bush festivalsurrounded by the breathtaking Highveld landscape, at Warthogs Game Farm.
The event will offer the same laid back festival vibe and family friendly atmosphere that is synonymous with Rocking the Daisies.
Festival goers can expect an amazing venue with lush grassy areas in the heart of the Magaliesburg, with accommodation options that vary from camping to 4-star luxury lodges. This event will also host a rocking line up including South Africa’s top bands and DJ’s, cool brand experiences and a whole bunch of entertaining activities.
CONVERSE and the “The Right to Make Noise” will be there!!! CONVERSE has been giving fans The Right To Vote for some pretty cool stuff at festivals around South Africa over the summer. Vote for what you’d most like to have at Sowing the Seeds and Converse will again make it happen!
So what’s it going to be? Trading up your Cons for a new pair? The right to ice cold with a free cooler box? Right to the best seat? Check out the awesome options at facebook.com/conversesa. Also keep an eye out for complimentary tickets to the festival and other great Converse prizes.
There is only one ticket price for Sowing the Seeds at R200 – this includes a full weekend festival ticket as well as optional camping for Friday and Saturdaynight.
Don’t miss your chance to attend this exciting event, head to www.webtickets.co.za now; tickets are limited to 3000 people. Hurry before you miss out!
Ticket link:
https://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=4624672
Be sure to watch this space for news on line-up, accommodation options, transport and other activities.
Facebook for more information:
https://www.facebook.com/events/158652834248062/
Follow us on Twitter: @rockingthedaisy
Here is the list of lost property in our possession (desperately looking to be reunited with their owners)
Toiletries bag belonging to:
Kirsten Davies
Wallets / Purses belonging to:
Wade Skinner
Mr JH Welthagen
C van Jaarsveld
SL Zietsman
Mr G Dreyer
Jessica Lassen
Brad Neil Stelly
Ian Ross
S Hodge
Jacques Fourie
S Zwane
L Mitchell
TJ Rixon
Cavan Fyfe
Cards belonging to:
Mr T Harding-Goodman
Roeland Kraan
Dr J G Kinsman
J Zabbia
DG Grobbler
ID Book:
Siyanda Collex Veli
Wallets without names:
Black purse
Brown Manchester United Wallet
Black material K-Way Wallet
Handbag without name:
Brown leather MNG bag with silver heart attached
Others:
3 Cellphones (Please email description)
3 sets of keys (one Land Rover key, one with a yellow beaded J keyring)
2 Pairs of sunglasses (Please email description)
1 Pair of spectacles
Please contact us on hello@rockingthedaisies.com or call on 021 461 9822
We have a box full of keys, cell phones, wallets and handbags (no camera’s unfortunately) lost at the festival. From Thursday we will be putting huge effort into reuniting lost items with their owners and will be posting drivers license names etc. on our website. In the meantime please email hello@rockingthedaisies.com with details of your lost property!
From us here at RTD headquarters we would like to say the biggest and most genuine thank you possible. To our immediate crew, thank you for slaving away for days before the event and then grafting during the hottest of hot days into the wee hours of the night. Your hard work reflects directly on the success of the event! To our many gracious sponsors, thank you for trusting in us and having the faith to put your brands in our hands The feedback that we have received is nothing but the most amazing positive reviews and we know that without you, the festival would not have been possible (one final big up to 5 GUM! You guys are just awesome). To all the traders and restaurants, you are the face of the festival and help make it the awesome vibe that it is, thank you! And lastly to every single person that came to the festival. Your positive energy and unrelenting determination to have a good time has made this festival a weekend we will never forget! We will now be getting the days of sleep that we have missed out on for the last 8 months, but before you know it we will be back on the horse preparing to blow everyone away at Rocking the Daisies 2012! See you all there
Thank you to EVERYONE who made this happen! Rocking the Daisies was the best fest ever. thanks Fruit & Veg City for your support and DONT PARTY for this EPIC vid that featured on the main stage big screen
Also a big thanks to HEMPORIUM, once again, for the awesome tshirts and biodegradable soap sponsored for all walkers!
Check it out HERE
