Walking
The energetic can walk to the top of the Magaliesberg mountain and then wander along the ridge for several kilometers and enjoy the spectacular views on both sides.

Bring your daypack, book a picnic basket with tasty homemade "goodies" and have lunch while enjoying a panorama of the oldest mountain range in the southern hemisphere. Demarcated walks through the forest and veldland an hour or more, depending on your choice. Once again a picnic of homemade delicacies can be enjoyed anywhere along the route. Add to this a bottle of wine or bubbly for the perfect spread. Picnic baskets are equipped with plates, utensils and glasses. Available for R250 (not including wine – bring your own or we can supply).

Mountain biking
There are approximately 10kms of trails on the farm with a few technical bits. A 100metre ride along the shoulder of the R24 gives you access to many kilometers of dirt road. 5kms along the shoulder gives you access to Breedt's Nek pass and the dirt roads to Buffelspoort dam and Hekpoort. For the not so energetic adventure seekers there are a number of demarcated trails through forest and across the veld. With a daypack this can be interrupted by a stop for a restorative picnic. Bring your own bikes.

Horse riding
Every Sunday at about 10h00 Dave or Jenni lead out-rides along one of the numerous trails. All levels of riding are accommodated from a gentle walk along the side of the mountain with a spectacular view of the valley to a more energetic canter through open veld and vlei or a combination of both! The horses are well trained and a variety of saddles are available. On the way home you hosts will provide a sparkling wine or Pimms stop on the side of the mountain at your request. You have the option of bringing your own horse; trained grooms and stables are provided.
Horse trail rates: 1 hour ride R225 per person – 2 hour ride R350 per person –
2 hour ride with drinks stop R450 per person

Wildlife
Phefumula is surrounded on three sides by game farms, the forth open to the mountain and the Magaliesberg Protected Nature Environment, so there are a number of animals that may be seen on walks or rides. These include raptors and this part of the range is home to the rare and splendid Back Eagle as well as an abundant bird life. A number of different antelope species are often seen; from kudu to the smaller antelope such as mountain reedbuck and duiker. Quaint warthogs are also frequently encountered. Monkeys and baboons are to be seen all over the farm but mostly on the mountain slopes. A few lucky people have had the privilege of spotting timid leopard, are numerous in these mountains.

Photography
This is a wonderful and interesting area for keen photographers with opportunities to capture mountains, spectacular scenery and sunsets, birdlife and plants

Other activities in the area
Magalies Meander — Phefumula is on the Meander, which encompasses many cultural activities, art and craft shops and places of interest.
Historical sites— The entire area is steeped in history, including ancient Iron Age and Anglo Boer War sites. The Blaaubank mine situated in Magaliesburg is one of the oldest gold mines in South Africa. The Magaliesberg Vincent Carruthers book is to be found in each cottage for reference to the history, geology, flora etc of the area.