AROUND AND ABOUT THE GROOT MARICO
Many locals will tell you that the trick to enjoying the Groot Marico is not-doing. But for those whose habit is activity, it is simply the change of pace that becomes the key to relaxation.
The place is timeless. Time passes through the books you'll read, the meals you'll make, the conversations you'll have. Locals have a wealth of stories to tell and home industries (like mampoer) to showcase. Just simply saying "yes" to invitations and suggestions opens up the world of this historic place. Be curious - you'll find things to hook your interest...
AT MARIQUENSIS
Summer is all about the river. The water is clean, there are fish and a great variety of aquatic life to discover in moments of quiet.
Canoes are available to paddle upstream, perhaps for fishing, perhaps for dreaming.
Via River Still, several acres of wild koppie awaits the avid explorer of any age across the river, offering heart-warming vistas and magical wild spaces.
The clean air means that at night you will see many more stars than the cities have to offer, and if you are lucky enough to find the right local, you will be treated to an astronomical orientation.
Bird and butterfly watchers won't be disappointed - the garden is designed to show them off. Clivias bloom in the spring, and agapanthus in the summer.
Next door, River Still provides a venue for large family get-togethers, conferencing and workshops.
Visit our little grave yard, and find the generations of farm residents buried here.
WATER SPORTS
For those who love noise and speed, the Marico Bosveld Dam is situated a little way north of the town where holiday makers launch their various boating favourites.
LEARN ABOUT HERBS
Visit Herbs Infusion, buy some insect bite balm, or some herbal seasoning for your lamb chops. Contact Kathy at 083 278 4217
DIVING
30 km south of Groot Marico is the Groot Marico Oog, the main source of the river. The emerald waters are well known in diving circles.
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OUT AND ABOUT
Sitting on the stoep drinking coffee is what you will find most locals and regular visitors doing to pass the time when not out and about.
Driving out allows you to vist some great spots like the Oog (the Eye of the Marico) or the Tara Rocpa Buddhist Centre, a Mampoer tour, a snippet of Herman Charles Bosman at the Bosman Living Museum together with a shot of Jerepigo.
Annual events in the area include cycle races, church festivals, HC Bosman theatrical weekends.
Book a sound journey or a gong bath presented by local musicians. Contact the Information Centre to get more details. www.marico.co.za
CYCLING
Aside from the sheer pleasure of pedalling slowly through the bush, the Groot Marico Rotary Mountain Bike Race is held here every winter (usually July).
LEARN ABOUT SNAKES
Take a morning to spend with Shawn at Bushveld Snake Rescue to learn about local snakes, who they are, and what to do about them if they cross your path 064 794 5057
