| MBC Hike Fixtures Q4-2022 | |||||
| OVERNIGHT HIKES | |||||
| Dates (days) | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd |
| 1-2 October (2) | No hike planned this weekend | ||||
| 7-9 October (2+) | Cobham: Club campout at the EKZNW Cobham campsite. Day walks, Saturday evening braai and other fun activities. Arrive Friday afternoon if you can, depart Sunday afternoon. Camping tent / caravan required, and bring your mountain bike too if you have one! A campsite costs R80 pppn. | Various | Heidi Cox | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 1+ |
| 15-16 October (2) | Garden Castle: Easy overnight hike to Pillar Cave. Ideal for first-time hikers and those unsure of their fitness. | 10 km 160 m | Farouk Omarjee | 081-5308447 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 22-Oct | Day hike - Virginia Bush see below | +-5km | Heidi Cox | 0827064283 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 2.5 |
| 29-30 October (2) | Cobham: Camp at The Policeman tarns or Centurion Cave*. Return via The Pimple, Siphongweni Valley, Mzimkhulwana Hut and the Giant's Cup Trail. Hiking tent required. | 27 km 520m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 5-6 November (2) | Garden Castle: Tenting hike to Hidden Valley. Bring your own hiking tent. | 12 km 200 m | Farouk Omarjee | 081-5308447 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 12-13 November (2) | Bushman's Nek: Overnight at Bushman's Cave, then return via Ngwangwane Pass, Goat's Cave, Lammergeier Cave, Daniel's Cave and the Surprise Cave rock art site. | 24 km 720 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 18-20 November (3) | Lesotho: Walk up Sani Pass to Sani Stone Lodge, then climb Thabana Ntlenyana (3482 metres) from the lodge. Please contact Sani Stone Lodge to secure your 2 nights accommodation via email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You are welcome to join us on the trip to Lesotho to relax at the lodge and not participate in the hike to Thabana Ntlenyana. If anyone has a 4x4 vehicle and would like to help by transporting our luggage, that would be appreciated. Passports are required! | 60 km 1280 m | John & Christine Pickup | Contact via WhatsApp: Christine 082-7826025 John 072-1512031 | 4 |
| 25-27 November (3) | North Eastern Pondoland: Walk from the Wild Coast Casino to Mtentu Campsite. Visit Mkambati Nature Reserve, waterfalls and untouched beaches. R680 pp for two nights tent accommodation and one day permit fee for Mkambati Nature Reserve. The shuttle back to the casino on Sunday costs about R200. | 40 km 100 m | Zanele Jele & Ryan West | 083-2951682 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 26-27 November (2) | Garden Castle: Overnight in a "new" cave and participate in its christening. Also visit Butterfly Cave* and Gargantuan Cave*. About half this route is off-path and is not suitable for beginners. | 10 km 200 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 3-4 December (2) | Monk's Cowl: Day hikes from Monk's Cowl campsite (R120ppn). Camping / hiking tent required. | 25 km 1000 m | Zanele Jele | 083-2951682 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 10-11 December (2) | Highmoor: Very easy overnight hike to Aasvoëlkrans Cave. Ideal for first-time hikers and those unsure of their fitness. | 10 km 100 m | Farouk Omarjee | 081-5308447 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 10-11 December (2) | Monk's Cowl: Climb Sterhorn (2973 metres) from campsite on the contour path near Blind Man's Corner. Physical fitness, hiking tent and a head for heights are required. | 15 km 1475 m | John & Christine Pickup | Contact via WhatsApp: Christine 082-7826025 John 072-1512031 | 3.5 |
| 15-18 December (4) | Cobham Adventure: | 45 km 1200 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 4.5 |
| Day 1 - Camp at the tarns above Lakes Cave | |||||
| Day 2 - Wilson's Cave via Amakehla Pass and Pitsaneng Pass | |||||
| Day 3 - Campsite on Mzimkhulwana River above the trail hut | |||||
| Day 4 - Return via the Giant's Cup Trail | |||||
| A hiking tent and a head for heights are required! | |||||
| 30 December 2022 - 2 January 2023 (4) | Bushman's Nek (New Year Hike): | 45 km 1250 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 4 |
| Day 1 - Tsoelikane Falls campsite via Bushman's Nek Pass | |||||
| Day 2 - Mirror Tarns campsite via old lodge, Irish Cave and rock arch | |||||
| Day 3 - Climb the Devil's Knuckles then camp at The Citadel | |||||
| Day 4 - Return via the Ngwangwane River | |||||
| Hiking tent required. | |||||
| *This is a recently discovered cave and is new to the MBC fixture list. | |||||
| DAY HIKES | |||||
| Sunday 9 October | HOWICK DAY HIKE IN THE "AMBERS" Hike in extended are - lovely views around Howick & surrounds, game and birdlife. R30 donation to AV amenities. Max 10 members, Last booking Wed 5 Oct. | 14km | Keith Ashton | Provide cell number on booking This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 2.5 |
| 22-Oct | Day hike - Virginia Bush meet at Seattle Coffee Virginia Circle, Durban North and explore the 3 sections of Virginia Bush, some steep sections. Book by Thurs 20 Oct, rain stops play. | +-5km | Heidi Cox | 0827064283 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 2.5 |
| Sun 27 November 2022 | MKHOMAZI - CYPRUS CAVE First part a long uphill, then levelling off followed by downhill to a lovely cave with waterfall over the top & pool alongside. Chance to explore around the cave area. R50 day fee or Wildcard LAST BOOKING BY WEDNESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER |
12km | Keith Ashton | Provide cell number on booking This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 2.5 |
| Sun 11 December | HOWICK – UMGENI VALLEY Lovely local reserve & always popular as there are several different trails with waterfalls and pools. Plenty of game and birdlife. R35 fee, members only LAST BOOKING BY WEDNESDAY 7TH DECEMBER |
14-16km | Keith Ashton | Provide cell number on booking This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 2.5 |
| ADVANCE NOTICE | |||||
| Dates | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd |
| 12-19 January 2023 | Strandloper Trail (with extras): | John & Christine Pickup | Contact via WhatsApp: Christine 082-7826025 John 072-1512031 | 2+ | |
| 12 Jan: Meet at Seagulls Hotel (optional stayover the night before is approx. R850 pp dinner, bed & breakfast) | |||||
| 13 Jan: Walk to Kei River and overnight at the Environmental Centre (R150 pppn or accommodation of your choice in Kei River) | |||||
| 14 Jan: Start of the Strandlopers Trail, briefing at 09h30. Overnight at Double Mouth (trail accommodation) | |||||
| 15 Jan: Overnight at Haga Haga (trail accommodation) | |||||
| 16 Jan: Overnight at Cape Henderson (trail accommodation) | |||||
| 17 Jan: Overnight at Gonubie (accommodation to be found) | |||||
| 18 Jan: Ending at Nahoon, the shuttle service will return us to our vehicles at the start of the Strandloper Trail (additional cost for the shuttle is approx. R450 pp). Overnight at the Environmental Centre (R150 pppn or accommodation of your choice). | |||||
| 19 Jan: Return home | |||||
| The cost of the Strandloper Trail is R850 pp. This excludes Seagulls Hotel, 1 night at Gonubie, 2 nights at the Environmental Centre, and shuttle. Limited to 12 as per Strandloper Trail accommodation. Pack light as there are establishments and shops for food. There are two river crossings. | |||||
| April / May 2023 | Grand Traverse 2023: Sentinel car park to Bushman's Nek. Physical fitness and high alpine experience essential. Limited to 8 enthusiasts! | 240 km | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 5 |
| SOCIALS | |||||
| Thurs 27 Oct | In the process of confirming … | ||||
| Thurs 24 Nov | Peter Slingsby of Slingsby Maps fame on the compilation and release of his latest maps | ||||
| TUESDAY 6 Dec 2022 | End of year party - bring your festive cheer! | ||||
| Thurs 26 Jan 2023 | Kirsten Steytler - Bats KZN | ||||
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