| MBC Overnight Hike Fixtures 2026-Q1 | |||||
| Dates (days) | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd |
| 10-11 January (2) | Garden Castle: Tenting hike to Hidden Valley via the Giant's Cup Trail. Tent next to a pool on the Mzimude River. Bring your costume. Return along the same route. Tents required. | 12 km 200 m |
Farouk | WhatsApp 081-5308447 | 3 |
| 17-18 January (2) | Monk's Cowl: Meet at Dragon Peaks Campground on Friday evening (or early Saturday). Climb Sterkhorn (Mt. Memory) with a day-pack on Saturday. Optional second night at the campground. Head for heights required. | 16 km 1480 m | Roger | WhatsApp +1 434 987-0023 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 17-18 January (2) | Monk's Cowl: Zulu Cave via Crystal Falls and Hlatikhulu Nek. | 28 km 765 m | Jan | WhatsApp 082-8009135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 17-18 January (2) | Kamberg: Sinclair's Cave via Willem's Shelters and Christmas Shelter rock art sites. | 21 km 510 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 24-25 January (2) | Bushman's Nek: Lammergeier Cave via Cedric's Pool, returning via Goats Cave and Tomathu Cave. | 21 km 890 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 31 January - 1 February (2) | Kamberg: Tenting at Roman Baths. Bring your swimming cossie and tent. Easy walking | 12 km | John & Christine | WhatsApp 082-7826025 | 2 |
| 31 January - 1 February (2) | Giant's Castle: Meander Hut loop. The hut has solar lighting, solar geyser and indoor ablutions. Limited to 8 participants. | 14 km 350 m |
Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 7-8 February (2) | Highmoor: Hike to and spend a night in Aasvoëlkrans Cave. This is a double story cave. There is a waterfall and pool adjacent to the cave. Bring your costume. Ideal hike for beginners. | 10 km 100 m |
Farouk | WhatsApp 081-5308447 | 3 |
| 7-8 February (2) | Garden Castle: Butterfly Cave via Pillar Cave. Return via Bates Cave and Rock Arch, base of Wilson's Pass, and Sleeping Beauty Cave. | 14 km 570 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 7-8 February (2) | Bushman's Nek: Whyte's Cave via the Giant's Cup Trail and White Horse Cave. Beautiful sandstone cliffs, waterfall and pool at the cave. | 24 km 680 m | Jan | WhatsApp 082-8009135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 14-15 February (2) | Monk's Cowl: Climb the Matterhorn - not the one in Switzerland, but ours at Monk's Cowl! | 9 km 510 m | John & Christine | Whats App 0827826025 | 3.5 |
| 14-19 February 2026 | Whale Trail: Contact the leader for further information regarding travel and costs. | 55 km | Ryan | WhatsApp 073-4517000 | 3 |
| 28 February - 1 March (2) | Garden Castle: Bushman's Nek Hut and return via Giant's Cup Trail. | 27 km 345 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 6-8 March (2) | Cathedral Peak: Drive up Mike's Pass on Friday afternoon and spend 2 nights at the MCSA's Cambalala Hut. There will be optional short walks from the hut. The hut has solar lighting, hot water, indoor bath and outdoor shower, flush toilets, gas stove, refrigerator and beds, but no bedding. Accommodation is limted to 8, but any overflow can tent on the lawn outside the hut. A 4X4 vehicle with good ground clearance is needed to reach the hut. Enquire concerning costs. | Short walks | Jan | WhatsApp 082-8009135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 2 |
| 7-8 March (2) | Cobham: Gxalingenwa Cave via Emerald Stream. Return via The Hub, Fingall's Rock and Pholela River. | 36 km 900 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 14-15 March (2) | Cobham: Venice Cave via Lakes Cave and Glade Cave. Return via Weaver Cave, middle route and Siphongweni Rock. | 35 km 530 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 21-22 March (2) | Monk's Cowl: Stable Cave via Sterkspruit Falls, Steilberg and Three Pools Cave, returning via Hlatikhulu Nek and the Sphinx. | 30 km 620 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 28-29 March (2) | Sani Pass: Meet at Masoba-Soba Lodge on Friday evening. Climb Thabana Ntlenyana with a day-pack on Saturday. Optional second night at the Lodge. Return Sunday. 4X4 vehicle and valid passports required. | 30 km 1000 m | Roger | WhatsApp +1 434 987-0023 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 28-29 March (2) | Injasuthi: Hike to and spend the night in Grindstone Cave. | 10 km 400 m |
Farouk | WhatsApp 081-5308447 | 3 |
| ADVANCE NOTICE | |||||
| Dates (days) | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd |
| 19-24 April 2026 | Amatola Hiking Trail: Excellent hiking fitness required. Limited space available | 100 km | Ryan | WhatsApp 073-4517000 | 4 |
| 25 April - 9 May 2026 | Drakensberg Grand Traverse: Sentinel car park to Bushman's Nek. | 260 km | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 5 |
| 18-21 June 2026 | Leopard Trail: Baviaanskloof. Good hiking fitness required. Slackpacking excursion. Bookings essential and limited space available. | 60 km | Ryan | WhatsApp 073-4517000 | 3.5 |
| 10-14 November 2026 | Canyon Hiking Trail: Baviaanskloof. Limited space available. | 63 km | Ryan | WhatsApp 073-4517000 | 4 |
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| Thursday 12 Feb 2026 | Finland - Anita van Luyk | ||||
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