Longer Hike
Blyde River Canyon Hiking Trail – Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency
Date: 9-11 September 2022 Venue: Blyde River Canyon Hiking Trail – Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency Accommodation: 3 day Slackpack hiking trail (3km, 13.5km, 13.6km) Cost: R965 for members and R1 060 for non-members Website: https://ecotrail.co.za/pages/trails/49-blyde-river-canyon-hiking-trail—mpumalanga-tourism-and-parks-agency (Trails by category – Slackpacking trails) NB: This is a three day hike and can’t be started after 15h00. Our aim is to be at Bourke’s Luck…
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Date: 15 – 17 October 2021 Venue: Zongororo, Waterval Onder Accommodation: Basecamp – Koinonia Log House Cost for the weekend: R600 for members & R640 for non-members Website: http://zongororo.co.za/There is just one place still available on this hike. Please contact Bill urgently should you wish to go:082 576 8198 / brough@mweb.co.za Accommodation: Sleeps 12 Koinonia is a 6 bedroomed log house with open…
Read MoreLEOPARD TRAIL, BAVIAANSKLOOF, EASTERN CAPE
21 – 24 September (plus an option of 25th at Cedar Falls) Tuesday 21st – Friday 24th September (plus an optional extra day (Saturday 25th – to hike to Cedar Falls, which is highly recommended). There is also an option to sleep in a cave the night before the hike (Monday 20th). This is now…
Read MoreSUGGESTED 4 DAY HIKE FOR MARCH/APRIL NEXT YEAR (2022): SUNGAZER PILGRIMAGE, PAUL ROUX, EASTERN FREE STATE
Website: https://www.sungazerpilgrimage.co.zaThis is a semi-luxury hike as you sleep in hotels, farms or B & B’s. The distances each day are far (16-22 kms) but it is easy walking as it is lowland.The price is R2500 which includes meals. If you wish to slackpack, there will be an additional charge which can be requested if required.Please…
Read MoreYEAR-END FUN WEEKEND – NOVEMBER
Date: 26-28 November 2021Venue: Konka, RustenburgAccommodation: Boma chaletsPrice: Members: R500 for the weekend (only paid-up members may attend)Website: https://konka.co.za/caravan-park-and-tented-safari-camp/Konka has been recommended by our member, Marise Briggs. Please refer to the brochure attached for full details. It looks very nice.It is situated on the way to Rustenburg, just off the R24, and is only approximately an hour’s drive. There are a…
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Date: 15 – 17 October 2021 Venue: Zongororo, Waterval Onder Accommodation: Basecamp – Koinonia Log House Cost for the weekend: R600 for members & R640 for non-members Website: http://zongororo.co.za/ Accommodation: Sleeps 12 Koinonia is a 6 bedroomed log house with open plan kitchen dining and living area. 2 bedrooms en suite, separate bathroom & shower room. Veranda. Braai facilities. All…
Read MoreWolkberg Wilderness Trail
Date: 6 – 9 August 2021: 3 nights (CANCELLED) Venue: Wolkberg Wilderness Trail Address: Near Polokwane, LimpopoBill has only had two people show an interest in this hike. He has also found out that the facilities are not what he was initially led to believe so has decided to cancel.If anyone has suggestions of some other hike for…
Read MoreWathaba, Machadodorp
Date: 16 – 18 July 2021 – (TWO PLACES STILL AVAILABLE) Venue: Wathaba, Machadodorp Accommodation: Waterbessie Basecamp Cost for the weekend: R555 for members & R606 for non-members Website: https://wathaba.co.za/ Two people have pulled out so there are now two places available. Please contact Bill ASAP if you are interested: 082 576 8198 or brough@mweb.co.za The breathtaking Wathaba Hiking Trails is situated 20.8 km…
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Date: 16 – 18 July 2021 URGENT REPLY REQUESTED – MORE PEOPLE NEEDED Venue: Wathaba, Machadodorp Accommodation: Waterbessie Basecamp Cost for the weekend: R555 for members & R606 for non-members Website: https://wathaba.co.za/ Bill has booked for 6 people and the Club has paid a deposit already. We can increase the number to 12 if necessary. Please contact Bill as soon as possible…
Read MoreLEOPARD TRAIL, BAVIAANSKLOOF, EASTERN CAPE
This was originally booked for June this year. Bill is going to re-book it for August 2021 and is hoping to get a date to include the 9 August Public Holiday. It is a 5 day slack-packing hike. It apparently gets extremely cold overnight in June and he was advised to book for August. More…
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