| MBC Overnight Hike Fixtures 2026-Q3 |
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Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader (Sub) |
Contact |
Grd |
| 4-5 July (2) |
Cobham: Explore the beautiful & seldom visited upper Pholela river valley. Overnight in Spectacle cave & visit Pholela & Gorge caves. |
27 km 500 m |
Hilton (Dave) |
WhatsApp 079-8900065
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3 |
| 11-12 July (2) |
Monk's Cowl: Tented hike to Keith Bush Camp via Blindsman's Corner . |
26 km 900 m |
Jan |
WhatsApp 082-8009135 |
3 |
| 18-19 July (2) |
Cathedral Peak: Overnight hike to Xeni Cave. |
14 km 460 m |
Farouk |
WhatsApp 081-5308447 |
3 |
| 1-2 August (2) |
Monk's Cowl: Vaalribbokkop Cave via Steilberg and Three Pools Cave, returning via Jacob's Ladder. |
28 km 660 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| 8-10 August (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 |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3,5 |
| 15-16 August (2) |
Cobham: Tenting along the Pholela River. |
14 km 100 m |
Farouk |
WhatsApp 081-5308447 |
3 |
| 22-23 August (2) |
Garden Castle: Secret Cave via Hidden Valley & Sherry Cave (Old) & return via Engagement & Sleeping Beauty Caves. Chance to tick off some of the best caves in the Garden Castle area of the Southern Drakensberg. |
26 km 500 m |
Hilton (Dave) |
WhatsApp 079-8900065
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3,5 |
| 29-30 August (2) |
Cobham: Gxalingewa Cave via Emerald Stream and return via the Giant's Cup Trail. |
26 km 850 m |
Jan (Hilton) |
WhatsApp 082-8009135 |
3 |
| 5-6 September (2) |
Garden Castle: Winterhoek Hut via the Garden Castle Road. Return via the Giant's Cup Trail. |
24 km 320 m |
Farouk |
WhatsApp 081-5308447 |
3 |
| 12-13 September (2) |
Cobham: Mzimkhulwana Hut via Giant's Cup Trail, returning via Siphongweni valley, Siphongweni rock art site and Pholela River. |
19 km 340 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3,5 |
| 19-20 September (2) |
Injasuti: Tented hike to Marble Baths to explore flood damage. |
24 km 750 m |
Jan |
WhatsApp 082-8009135 |
3 |
| 24-27 September (4) |
Garden Castle: Club Campout at Hermit's Wood: 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 |
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| ADVANCE NOTICE |
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Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader |
Contact |
Grd |
| 10-14 November (5) |
Canyon Hiking Trail: Baviaanskloof. Limited space available. |
63 km |
Ryan |
WhatsApp 073-4517000 |
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| SOCIAL CALENDAR |
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| Thurs 9 July 2026 |
Tanya Hall Part 2: Overlanding in Central America |
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| Thurs 13 Aug 2026 |
TBA |
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| Thurs 10 Sept 2026 |
TBA |
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| Please contact the hike leader directly for hike details. Note that all participation in any event is entirely at the risk of the individual and the Mountain Backpackers’ Club may not be held liable for any injury, damage or loss whatsoever. All particpants must adhere to our code of conduct. |
