| MBC Overnight Hike Fixtures 2024-Q1 |
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Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader |
Contact |
Grd |
| 6-7 January (2) |
Monk's Cowl: Camping and social weekend at EKZN Wildlife caravan park, with day walks / hikes. Full ablutions, electricity, shop and restaurant. |
Beginner |
Ryan |
WhatsApp 073-4517000 |
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| 13-14 January (2) |
Mkhomazi: Easy hike to Cyprus Cave. It is a small cave situated under a waterfall with a pool in front. Due to the size of the cave the number of hikers will be limited. Bring a costume if you intend going for a dip. |
10 km 140 m |
Farouk |
WhatsApp 081-5308447 |
3 |
| 20-21 January (2) |
Garden Castle: Bushman's Nek trail hut via the Giant's Cup Trail and return. Option to overnight at the hut from the Bushman's Nek car park (3 km return). Bring and braai. |
27 km 345 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| 20-21 January (2) |
Golden Gate (Free State): Rhebok Trail: interesting geological formations. Cost: R315 pp, rustic hut accommodation. |
31 km |
Zanele |
083-2951682
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3.5 |
| 27-28 January (2) |
Kamberg: Sinclair's Cave via Willem's Shelters and Christmas Shelter rock art sites. |
21 km 510 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| 2-5 February (4) |
Giant's Castle Traverse: |
52 km 1500 m |
John & Christine |
WhatsApp John 072-1512031 Christine 082-7826025 |
4.5 |
| Day 1 (2 Feb): Giant's Castle to camp along the contour path via Oribi Ridge |
| Day 2 (3 Feb): Overnight behind Katana via Elandshoek Pass |
| Day 3 (4 Feb): Overnight in Bannerman Hut via Bannerman Pass |
| Day 4 (4 Feb): Return to Giant's Castle camp |
| Physical fitness and tents required. |
| 3-4 February (2) |
Mkhomazi: McKenzie's Cave via rock art site, returning via the Nzinga River and Cyprus Cave. |
24 km 675 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| 10-11 February (2) |
Garden Castle: Venice Cave from Castle View farm via The Island. Return via Chameleon Cave, Wilson's Cave, snake paintings and Nhlangeni River. |
27 km 465 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| 17-18 February (2) |
Injasuti: Overnight at Marble Baths Cave, with option to tent next to the river. |
18 km 400 m |
Jan |
082-8009135
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3 |
| 24-25 February (2) |
Garden Castle: Tenting hike to Secret Pool in the Hidden Valley. Bring a costume if you intend going for a dip. Easy route suitable for beginners. |
12 km 200 m |
Farouk |
WhatsApp 081-5308447 |
3 |
| 2-3 March (2) |
Cobham: Gxalingenwa Cave via Emerald Stream, Pinnacle Rock and rock art sites. Return via Ngenwa Pool and Giant's Cup Trail. |
26 km 435 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| 9-10 March (2) |
Injasuti: Overnight in Grindstone Cave. Easy route suitable for beginners. |
10 km 400 m |
Farouk |
WhatsApp 081-5308447 |
3 |
| 9-10 March (2) |
Bushman's Nek: Tarn Cave via Twin Pools. Rock formations to explore, and magnificent views of the Devil's Knuckles. |
20 km 650 m |
Jan |
082-8009135
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3.5 |
| 16-17 March (2) |
Garden Castle: Black Rock Cave via Hidden Valley and Wave Cave, returning via Ramp Cave. Spectacular views, limited spaces. Some sections are off-path. |
25 km 510 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| 23-24 March (2) |
Monk's Cowl: Vaalribbokkop Cave via Jacob's Ladder. Return via Hlatikhulu Nek, Blind Man's Corner and Crystal Falls. |
35 km 700 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| 29 March - 1 April (4) |
Bushman's Nek Roundabout: |
40 km 765 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| Day 1 (29 Mar): Tsoelikane Falls campsite via Bushman's Nek Pass and Ngoangoana ruins |
| Day 2 (30 Mar): Mirror Tarns via Owl Cave, old Sehlabathebe Lodge, Irish Cave and rock arches |
| Day 3 (31 Mar): Citadel Cave / campsite via Devil's Knuckles (optional climb, weather permitting) |
| Day 4 (1 Apr): Return via plateau and Twin Pools |
| Tent, valid passport and physical fitness required. |
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| ADVANCE NOTICE |
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| Dates |
Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader |
Contact |
Grd |
| 5-7 April (2,5) |
60+ GT Resupply at Cathedral Peak: Arrive Friday afternoon at Cambalala Hut, then summit Organ Pipe's Pass via Thuthumi Ridge on Saturday and tent on the escarpment. Return to the hut via Thuthumi Pass. 4X4 vehicles required to shuttle participants up Mike's Pass, but drivers have the option of staying the whole weekend at the hut. Tents required. |
TBA |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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4.5 |
| 12-14 April 2024 (2) |
Club Campout at Royal Natal Park, Mahai Campsite. R200 per person per night paid to MBC please. MBC has pre-booked a few sites, we will book more if required. Bookings & payment by Friday 5 April. Saturday's long hike planned will be to Surprise Ridge & possibly on to The Camel (near The Cavern). For info on the hike, look at item 15 https://royalnatal.info/hiking-royal-natal-national-park . The hike will start at 7am from the Mahai campsite. |
22.5km |
Heidi & Chris |
WhatsApp 0827064283
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| SOCIAL SCHEDULE |
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| 11-Jan-24 |
Annual General Meeting Sherwood Bowling Club and Zoom 19h00 for 19h30. Please RSVP your attendance either in person or virutally. |
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| 22-Feb-24 |
Jovita da Silva Hiking the Portuguese Coast - title TBA |
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| 28-Mar-24 |
The day before Easter weekend, no social |
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