| MBC Overnight Hike Fixtures Q3-2020 |
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NB COVID-19 restrictons apply |
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Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader |
Contact |
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| 4-5 July (2) |
Cobham: Lakes Cave. Return via Siphongweni Rock National Monument rock art site and Tortoise Rocks. |
28km 530m |
David Gay |
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
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3,5 |
| 11-12 July (2) |
Cobham: Hike along the Pholela River and tent close to some pools. Ideal for first-time backpackers unsure of their fitness. Please note - tents required! |
16km 100m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336
081-5308447
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| 18-19 July (2) |
Garden Castle: Tent at the top of Wilson's Pass. Return via Mashai Pass. |
26km 1265m |
David Gay |
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
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| 25-26 July (2) |
Cobham: Gxalingenwa Cave via Emerald stream and Pinnacle Rock. Return via Giant's Cup Trail. |
28km 450m |
John & Christine Pickup |
WhatsApp 082-7826025 or 072-1512031 |
3,5 |
| 8-10 August (3) |
Bushman's Nek: Tarn Cave via Ostrich Shelter and Surprise Shelter rock art sites, then climb the Devil's Knuckles en route to Ngwangwe Cave. Summit Thaba Ngwangwe, then return via Bushman's River. |
36km 1250m |
David Gay |
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
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3,5 |
| 15-16 August (2) |
Injasuti: Wonder Valley Cave. Climb up Van Heyningen’s Pass and across Shada Ridge to the cave. |
18km 470m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336
081-5308447
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| 18-20 September (2) |
Cathedral Peak: Explore Eastman's Ridge area. Start walking Friday evening. Tenting hike. |
40km 500m |
Natasha Williams |
082-5200007
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3,5 |
| 29-30 August (2) |
Garden Castle: Wilson's Cave via Castle View farm. Return via The Island. |
27km 465m |
David Gay |
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
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3,5 |
| 12-13 September (2) |
Injasuti: Marble Baths Cave. |
16km 460m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336
081-5308447
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| 24-27 September (4) |
Cobham / Sani Pass: Sani Mountain Lodge Backpackers via Phinong Pass. Climb Hodgson's Peaks and Thabana Ntlenyana. Return via Sani Pass. R340 pppn excl. dinner and breakfast. Passports required. |
24km 900m |
David Gay |
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
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| DAY HIKES |
NB COVID-19 Restrictions apply |
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| Dates (days) |
Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader |
Contact |
Grd |
| 02-Aug |
Kloof Gorge Beacon Trail, Book by Friday 31 July, meet at Kloof Falls Picnic Site 07h30. R50 entrance fee. Rain Stops play. |
+-7.5km |
Heidi Cox |
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or 0827064283 |
2,5 |
| Sun 23 Aug |
HOWICK – UMGENI VALLEY NATURE RESERVE (+-R35 per person cost) – Various trails, lovely views, plenty of game & birdlife - last booking Wed 19 Aug. - NUMBERS LIMITED DUE TO COVID SOCIAL DISTANCES ETC |
12-15km |
Keith Ashton |
By e-mail only
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2+ |
| 05-Sep |
Beach Walk: Brighton Beach (Bluff) to Whaling Station Meet at Lords and Legends' carpark 08h00. Rain stops play. Book by Friday 4 Sept. |
+-12km |
Heidi Cox |
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or 0827064283 |
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| Sun 13 Sept |
KARKLOOF. - Day hike through EVERDON ESTATES led by Cecil Hackney,who knows the area better than anybody - a very popular hike, with some of the most spectacular views in the area including Umgeni and Karkloof rivers. Book early (with Keith) to secure your place - Last bookings by Wed 9 Sept. - NUMBERS LIMITED DUE TO COVID SOCIAL DISTANCES ETC |
12-14km |
Keith Ashton |
By e-mail only
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2+ |
| Sat 19 September |
African Fish Eagle Trail & Beachwood Mangroves meet 08h30 at Green Hub carpark, loop in Mangroves, up norht bank of the Umgeni River and coffee stop at SPCA, back to Green Hub. Book by Friday 28 Aug. Rain stops play. |
12.5km |
Heidi Cox |
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or 0827064283 |
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| ADVANCE NOTICE |
NB COVID-19 Restrictions apply |
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| Dates |
Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader |
Contact |
Grd |
| 10-11 October |
Cathedral Peak: Tent above the waterfall close to Sherman's Cave or spend the night in the cave. |
10km 500m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336
081-5308447
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| 7-22 November |
Lower Berg Traverse: Royal Natal to Bushman's Nek. Numerous joining and leaving places for those with insufficent leave. Further information available via WhatsApp. |
Approx. 280km |
John Pickup |
072-1512031 (phone or WhatsApp) |
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| 14-15 November |
Mkhomazi: McKenzie's Cave. Visit a rock art site en route. |
12km 640m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336
081-5308447
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| 19-20 December |
Injasuti: Lower Injasuti Cave. Ideal for first-time backpackers unsure of their fitness. |
16km 300m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336
081-5308447
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| 8-16 January 2021 |
Wild Coast: Port St. Johns to Hole in the Wall |
95km |
John & Christine Pickup |
082-7826025 (phone or WhatsApp) |
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| Socials |
Scheduled, but COVID-19 dependant |
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| 17-Sep |
Note: 24 Sept public holiday, brought forward 1 week |
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| Please note that all hikes will have a limited number of bookings and need to comply with prevalent COVID-19 restrictions. |
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| It is IMPERATIVE that you contact the leader to book / discuss the hike before arriving |
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