School holidays in the Tzaneen area - ways to spoil your little ones
 
The last month of the year is here…parents might wonder how they are going to entertain their kids this festive season? Fortunately, this area has ample great activities and pastimes to keep the little folk stimulated and busy!
 
Activities which offer options for the whole family, are ideal. Here are a few ideas to consider if you've already exhausted all your options.
 
The Agatha Crocodile is another fascinating option, as an outing. It is situated on an avocado farm just outside Tzaneen! They offer daily tours through the ranch, opportunities to touch a baby crocodile, feeding of the bigger crocodiles, a curio shop and a local art gallery.
 
Agatha Crocodile Ranch was set off by Milan and Blanka Darazs in 1978. It all happened when Blanka gave her husband two baby crocodiles as a present. Today, Agatha Crocodile Ranch is a complete crocodile farm that offers tours to visitors all over the world.
 
Milan and Blanka are originally from Bratislava and immigrated to South Africa in 1969.
 
For more information, call 015 307 4398 or Paul Darazs on 082 562 5004. Email agathacroc@vodamail.co.za
 
If your child, boy or girl, shows an interest in helping in the kitchen and/or being creative, the place to go is 23 Koos Nel Street, Aqua Park at the Little Blessings pre-school. During the holidays, Maritza Botha will keep them actively, creatively and tastefully busyFor more info, call 072 635 0037.
 
Fishing - in Magoebaskloof and surrounds:
 
* Magoebaskloof Getaway, Magoebaskloof Pass
 
-    Permitted hours of angling are from 06h00 to 18h00.
 
-    Call +27 (0)15 305-4938
 
-    Price on request
 
* Cheerio Trout Fishing and Holiday Resort
 
-    Tel: +27 72 650 2366
 
-    Just off the R71 National Road
 
-    Read more on our website at iinfo. Link
 
* Holiday Golf lessons – Contact Ray Earl at Fairview Golf Course for more information. His number is 076 199 1669
 
* Picnicking – The Debengeni Waterfalls are a fabulous spot for picnics. Call 015 276 4880 for more information. Hiking trails, mountain bike trails and bird watching are activities connected to the waterfalls. Link
 
* Adventure – Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours – 083 866 1546 or adventures@thabametsi.com. R550 per person.
 
* Visit the SPCA – to cuddle with the cats and speak gentle love to the dogs. The Letaba SPCA can be contacted at 015 307 2611(Ellie or Denise) or 083 628 9257 (Emergency). Email: letabaspca@mweb.co.za. There will be a fundraising event at Lifestyle Centre on 16 December, 083 968 0902 (Tracy). So, shake out the last silver coins or emerge from the supermarket with cat- or dog food to donate in the spirit of the Season.
 
* Animal touch farm – Mhangela Touch Farm, adjoined to Tzaneen Country Lodge. Play pen for toddlers, animals to touch and feed, tea garden for mom and dad. Call 015 304 3290/1. Link
 
* Arts & Crafts – Paint Pot. Get the creative juice channelled! From Monday, 4 December until 21 December, every week day from 9-12. R120 per session, including cooldrink and a snack. Activities to choose from: decoupage, mosaic, multimedia, paint, glass stain.