| MBC Overnight Hikes, Day Hikes & Social Fixtures Q3-2023 | ||||||
| Dates (days) | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd | |
| 1-2 July (2) | Mlalazi (Mthunzini): Hike the Siyaya Coastal Park, trail and beach walk. Witness thickly vegetated dunes and mangrove forests. Camp at the Mlalazi Game Reserve campsite (tents will be required). Camp fee is R105 pppn. Chalet accommodation option also available. | 12 km 100 m | Zanele Jele | 083-2951682 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 2+ | |
| 8-9 July (2) | Cobham: Overnight in Gorilla Cave with spectacular views of the southern escarpment. Return via Smugglers’ Cave, Siphongweni Valley, Mzimkhulwana Hut and the Giant’s Cup Trail. | 25 km 340 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 | |
| 15-16 July (2) | Injasuti: Overnight hike to Wonder Valley Cave via Van Heyningen's Pass. | 18 km 470 m | Ryan West | 073-4517000 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 | |
| 15-16 July (2) | Cathedral Peak: Overnight hike to Sherman's Cave with optional visit to Barker's Chalet en route. | 10 km 450 m | Farouk Omarjee | WhatsApp: 081-5308447 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 | |
| 22-23 July (2) | Garden Castle: Fun Cave via Three Pools and the Umzimkhulu Pipeline, returning via the Little Rhino. | 25 km 925 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 | |
| 22-23 July (2) | Bushman's Nek: Whyte's Cave via the Giant's Cup Trail (in reverse direction), Painters Cave and White Horse Cave. There are beautiful sandstone cliffs and a pool and waterfall at the cave. | 24 km 680 m | Jan Lens | 082-8009135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 | |
| 29-30 July (2) | Wild Camping on our Timber Farm in Kamberg. Bring your tent, food and dog for a different weekend. Saturday we walk through the forest, explore the cave and waterfall, bonfire in the evening. Sunday we go for a walk before retuning home. High cleareance vehicle required for the District Road to the Farm. No overnight fee! Last date for booking is Monday 24 July. | 20 km | Christine & John Pickup | John: 072-1512031 Christine: 08-27826025 | 2 | |
| 5-6 August (2) | We are well aware that one can walk up Sani Pass anytime for free, but CHOC is a worthy charity to support. John & I have paid our monies, so if you would like company for the day, please let us know and we can organise a meeting time at the border post. The day is special as we challange ourseves and think of the children facing their own challenges. To enter, go to the CHOC website: https://choc.org.za/events/choc-walk-up-sani-pass/ | 16 km | CHOC Walk | John: 072-1512031 Christine: 08-27826025 | 2 | |
| 12-13 August (2) | Vergelegen: Shelter Cave via The Hook and Runaway Cave. Optional visit: Kapper's Mine and Mimela Ruins. | 27 km 600 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 | |
| 19-20 August (2) | Lotheni: Day hikes from the peaceful Lotheni rest camp, visit cave and waterfall. Approx. R300 pppn, shared chalet accommodation. | 24 km 700 m | Zanele Jele | 083-2951682 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 | |
| 19-20 August (2) | Garden Castle: Day hikes from Swiman Hut. The hut has hot water, electricity and bunks with mattresses. Total cost: R125 per person. Saturday: Hike to Pillar Cave and back (10 km) Sunday: Hike to Sleeping Beauty Cave and back (10 km) |
20 km 600 m | Farouk Omarjee | WhatsApp: 081-5308447 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 | |
| 19-20 August (2) | Mkhomazi: Easy beginner's hike to Cyprus Cave. Delightful waterfall and pool right on your doorstep. Lots of opportunities to explore the valleys with stunning pools. | 8 km 200 m | Jan Lens | 082-8009135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 | |
| 26-27 August (2) | Vergelegen: Kaula Cave via rock art site, returning via the Sulphur Spring and Bird's Nest Cave. Some sections are off-path. | 34 km 995 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 | |
| 1-10 September (10) | Day 1 (1 Sep): Arrive in Clarens, we are booked into the Clarens Backpackers. | John & Christine Pickup | John: 072-1512031 Christine: 08-27826025 | |||
| Day 2 (2 Sep): Titanic Challenge Trail Run (Clarens) 10km/21km/35km/50km - enter online yourself or take part in the Clarens Parkrun. | 10/21/35/50 km | |||||
| Day 3 (3 Sep): 2-day Rhebok Hiking Trail outside Clarens (overnight in rustic huts). | 31 km | 3.5 | ||||
| Day 4 (4 Sep): Complete trail, then camp at Glen Reenen Campsite. | ||||||
| Day 5 (5 Sep): 2-day Cannibal Trail outside Clarens (overnight in huge cave with shower, toilet, mattresses and table). | 17 km | 3.0 | ||||
| Day 6 (6 Sep): Complete trail, then travel to Royal National Park. | ||||||
| Day 7 (7 Sep): Gorge walk at Royal National Park. | ||||||
| Day 8 (8 Sep): Rest / short walks at Royal National Park. | ||||||
| Day 9 (9 Sep): Mont-Aux-Sources Challenge hosted by Wildlands - enter yourself. | 20/50 km | |||||
| Day 10 (10 Sep): Pack your weary bones in the car and head for home! | ||||||
| Optional to do the entire week with us or choose a couple of days only. | ||||||
| 2-3 September (2) | Bushman's Nek: Daniel's Cave via Twin Pools and the Surprise Cave rock art site, returning via Vast Cave. Some sections are off-path. | 18 km 180 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 | |
| 9-10 September (2) | Garden Castle: Secret cave via Hidden Valley, returning via Sleeping Beauty Cave. | 20 km 580 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 | |
| 16-17 September (2) | Injasuti: Overnight hike to Wonder Valley Cave via Van Heyningen's Pass. Visit the view point at the top of the pass. | 18 km 470 m | Farouk Omarjee | WhatsApp: 081-5308447 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 | |
| 16-17 September (2) | Monk's Cowl: Zulu Cave via Blind Man's Corner and Hlatikhulu Nek. Magnificent views of the middle berg. | 30 km 620 m | Jan Lens | 082-8009135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 | |
| 23-25 September (3) | Bushman's Nek: Bushman's Cave via Halfway Cave. Citadel Cave via Ngwangwane Pass and Senotlolong Shelter. Return via Twin Pools. | 28 km 875 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 | |
| 30 Sep -1 Oct (2) | Garden Castle: Whyte's Cave via the Giant's Cup Trail, Langalibalele Cave, Painters Cave and White Horse Cave. Return via Ramp Cave and Puff Adder Rock. | 25 km 680 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 | |
| DAY HIKES | ||||||
| Sun 2 July | Virginia Bush walk. Explore the 3 sections of Virginia Bush, lots of birdlife, varied terrain with thick bush and sweeping views in places. Don't be fooled, it's in sububia, but it has some tough sections! Book by Friday 30 June. Meet at The Box (Virginia Soccer Club) at the intersecion of Virginia Circle & Danville Ave Durban North. Time to be advised on booking. Bring cash for coffee afterwards at The Box. Rain stops play. | approx 5km | Heidi Cox | 0827064283 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it include cell number for contact purposes | 2.5 | |
| Sat 5 Aug | African Fish Eagle Trail: meet at the Green Hub Parking (time TBA on booking). If we can, we will walk through the Beachwood Mangroves, then along the North bank of the Umgeni River to the SPCA, have coffee at Coffee Cats (bring cash), return on the same route. Lots of mixed land and water birdlife, if we're lucky the African Fish Eagles may sweep by and, in the past, we have even spotted the osprey! Book by Friday 4 August. Rain stops play. | 12.5km Sea Level | Heidi Cox | 0827064283 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it include cell number for contact purposes | 2.5 | |
| ADVANCE NOTICE | ||||||
| Dates | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd | |
| 7-17 October (11) | Outeniqua Trail: | Ryan West | 073-4517000 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 | ||
| Day 1 (7 Oct): Travel from Durban to Bloemfontein and overnight at African Sands. | ||||||
| Day 2 (8 Oct): Head to Knysna and overnight at Elephant Rest Camp, which is 8 km from the trail head at Millwood Hut. | ||||||
| Day 3 (9 Oct): Millwood Hut to Rondebossie Hut. | 17 | |||||
| Day 4 (10 Oct): Rondebossie Hut to Diepwalle Hut. | 13 | |||||
| Day 5 (11 Oct): Diepwalle Hut to Fiesantehoek Hut. | 16 | |||||
| Day 6 (12 Oct): Fiesantehoek Hut to Harkerville Hut. | 12 | |||||
| Day 7 (13 Oct): Harkerville Hut to Sinclair Hut, which is on a circular route called the Harkerville Trail (new to the Outeniqua Trail as the first two days are no longer from Beervlei). | ||||||
| Day 8 (14 Oct): Overnight again at Sinclair Hut. | ||||||
| Day 9 (15 Oct): Back to Harkerville Hut to shuttle back to the trail head, then overnight at Elephant Rest Camp in Knysna again. | ||||||
| Day 10 (16 Oct): Travel from Knysna to Bloemfontein and overnight at African Sands again. | ||||||
| Day 11 (17 Oct): Travel from Bloemfontein to Durban. | ||||||
| 17 to 19 November | Club Campout Royal Natal Mahai Campsite - bookings confirmed as made & paid. | Heidi Cox | 827064283 | |||
| SOCIALS | TOPIC | |||||
| WEDNESDAY 29 June | The Otter Trail - Craig Smith: A life lesson on perspectives | |||||
| First and LAST!...for some anyway. First “Family” holiday; 12 started and 10 finished; 1 swore never again; 2 rocked it to the finish line; I award given; 1 million memories, conversations, realisations and perspective shifts | ||||||
| Please note that, as this is a Wednesday night, if we have loadshedding, it starts at 20h00 in Sherwood, so please arrive early at 18h00 and we will start the talk at 18h30 to avoid any issues. | ||||||
| WEDNESDAY 19 July | uShaka Tour - a behind the scenes tour of uShaka aquarium, research and rehabilitation facilities. Arranged by Craig Smith (Assistant Curator). Meet by 18h00 to start tour 18h15 R76per person charge in cash (correct change please). | |||||
| Thursday 27 July | Lisa Smith - Scenic Scotland: a brief look at the Pentlands (Edinburgh area), touring in a panelvan up the midge-infested west coast and cliff hiking the breathtaking Cape Wrath and north coast | |||||
| August TBA | ||||||
| For more info on the CHOC walk, click below. | ||||||
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