| MBC Overnight Hike Fixtures 2026-Q2 |
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Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader (Sub) |
Contact |
Grd |
| 3-6 April (4) |
Cobham: Day 1: Spectacle Cave via the Pholela River. Day 2: Venice Cave via Pholela Cave, Lakes Cave and Glade Cave. Day 3: Mzimkhulwana Hut via The Island, John's Pool, Sandleni River, Killicranckie Valley, Crane Tarn and Giant's Cup Trail. Day 4: Return via Bathplug Cave and the Giant's Cup Trail. |
48 km 490 m |
Dave (Hilton) |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| 11-12 April (2) |
Witsieshoek: Overnight hike to the top of the Tugela Falls via the Chain Ladders. Tents and a head for heights required. |
14 km 350 m |
Farouk |
WhatsApp 081-5308447 |
3 |
| 18-19 April (2) |
Garden Castle: Rob's Cave via the Giant's Cup Trail and Hidden Valley. Visit a rock art site nearby. |
20 km 750 m |
Jan |
WhatsApp 082-8009135 |
3.5 |
| 19-24 April 2026 (6) |
Amatola Hiking Trail: Excellent hiking fitness required. Limited space available |
100 km |
Ryan |
WhatsApp 073-4517000 |
4 |
| 25 April - 9 May 2026 (15) |
Drakensberg Grand Traverse: Sentinel car park to Bushman's Nek. |
260 km |
Roger |
Bookings closed |
5 |
| 25-27 April (3) |
Bushman's Nek: Day 1: Bushman's Cave via Halfway Cave. Day 2: Citadel Cave via Ngwangwane Pass and Senotlolong Shelter. Day 3: Return via Lammergeier Cave plateau, Surprise Shelter and Twin Pools. |
29 km 790 m |
Dave |
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3,5 |
| 1-3 May 2026 (3) |
Giant's Castle GT Resupply Hike: Day 1: Giant’s Castle camp to Bannerman Hut. Day 2: Ascend Bannerman Pass and tent on top of the escarpment. Day 3: Return via Bannerman Cave, Langalibalele Pass and Giant’s Castle camp. NB: Physical fitness and tent required. Each hiker must be prepared to carry a 1-2 kg resupply package for the GT participants. |
28 km 1535 m |
Hilton (Dave) |
WhatsApp 079-8900065
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4 |
| 9-10 May (2) |
Bushman's Nek: Daniel’s cave via Twin Pools. Easy hike suitable for beginners. Swimming and exploring opportunities available depending upon weather conditions. |
18 km 400 m |
Jan |
WhatsApp 082-8009135 |
3 |
| 16-17 May (2) |
Vergelegen: Kaula Cave from the SA border post at the bottom of Sani Pass. Some unmarked ways-to-go. |
26 km 540 m |
Dave |
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3.5 |
| 23-24 May (2) |
Cobham: Gxalingenwa Cave via Emerald Stream. Return via The Hub, Fingall's Rock and Pholela River. |
36 km 900 m |
Dave |
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3.5 |
| 30-31 May (2) |
Cathedral Peak: Overnight hike to Xeni Cave via the Mlambonja and Xeni Rivers. |
14 km 460 m |
Farouk |
WhatsApp 081-5308447 |
3 |
| 6-7 June (2) |
Giant's Castle: Overnight hike to Bannerman Hut. |
22 km 400 m |
Farouk |
WhatsApp 081-5308447 |
3 |
| 6-7 June (2) |
Garden Castle: Day 1: Garden Castle to Whyte's Cave via the Giant's Cup Trail, visiting Langalibalele Cave, Painters Cave and White Horse Cave on the way. Day 2: Return via Hidden Valley and the Giant's Cup Trail. |
31 km 690 m |
Hilton (Dave) |
WhatsApp 079-8900065
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3,5 |
| 12-14 June (3) |
Giant's Castle: Meander Hut via the jeep track, returning via the river route. Friday and Saturday exploration in the vicinity of the hut. Easy hike suitable for beginners, with well defined routes and beautiful views. Opportunity to experience possible snow on the surrounding peaks from the comfort of a well equipped mountain hut. Only 8 bunks available. |
30 km 300 m |
Jan |
WhatsApp 082-8009135 |
3 |
| 13-16 June (4) |
Bushman's Nek: Three Caves exploration hike. Day 1: Thomathu Cave. Day 2: Tarn Cave via the Knuckles Traverse. Day 3: Owl Cave via Jonathan's Lodge. Day 4: Return via Tsoelikane Falls and Bushman's Nek Pass. Valid passport required. |
35 km 750 m |
Roger |
WhatsApp +1(434) 987-0023
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3,5 |
| 13-16 June (4) |
Monk's Cowl: Day 1: Zulu Cave via Haltikhulu Nek. Day 2: Ndedema Gorge via Eastman's Ridge. Day 3: Vaalribbokkop Cave via the Mhlwazini River and forest climb. Day 4: Return via Stable Cave, Jacob's Ladder and Steilberg. |
48 km 740 m |
Dave |
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3,5 |
| 18-21 June 2026 (4) |
Leopard Trail: Baviaanskloof. Good hiking fitness required. Slackpacking excursion. Bookings essential and limited space available. |
60 km |
Ryan |
WhatsApp 073-4517000 |
3.5 |
| 20-21 June (2) |
Cobham: Winter Solstice Hike: Day 1: Lakes Cave via The Shelter and Nutcracker Cave. Depending on numbers, stay in cave or tent on top near the tarns. Day 2: Return via the Policeman's Tarns, Siphongweni Rock National Monument and the Pholela River. |
27 km 500 m |
Hilton (Dave) |
WhatsApp 079-8900065
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3,5 |
| 27-28 June (2) |
Garden Castle: Day 1: Cobham to Weaver Cave via Nutcracker and Lakes Caves. Day 2: Return via the Mzimkhulwana River and Giant's Cup Trail. |
33 km 530 m |
Hilton (Dave) |
WhatsApp 079-8900065
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3,5 |
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| ADVANCE NOTICE |
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| Dates (days) |
Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader |
Contact |
Grd |
| 24-27 September (4) |
Club Campout at Hermit's Wood Garden Castle: Day hikes to Bates Cave, Hidden Valley, Sleeping Beauty Cave, Three Pools and Bushman's Rock, with possible ascent of Rhino Peak (weather permitting). |
Various |
Heidi |
chairman@mountainback packers.co.za |
2-3 |
| 10-14 November (5) |
Canyon Hiking Trail: Baviaanskloof. Limited space available. |
63 km |
Ryan |
WhatsApp 073-4517000 |
4 |
