| MBC Overnight Hike Fixtures 2024-Q2 | |||||
| Dates (days) | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd |
| 1 April (1) | Wild Coast Hike (Port Edward): Spend the day on the coastline, experiencing peace and tranquility. Out and back route. Meet at the Water Park and start the hike at 08h00. Paid parking available (approx. R30). | 24 km | Zanele | 083-2951682 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 2.5 |
| 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 4.5 |
| 12-14 April (3) | Amphitheatre: Club campout at Mahai Campsite. | ||||
| 20-21 April (2) | Vergelegen: Visit the Sulphur Spring from Bird's Nest Cave. Nice pool at the cave, and other swimming opportunities too. | 28 km 660 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 4-5 May (2) | Garden Castle: Bates Cave via Pillar Cave and Butterfly Cave. Return via a rock arch and Cod's Eye Cave valley, including a magnificent gorge with some basic kloofing. Some sections are off-path. | 15 km 560 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 11-12 May (2) | Mkhomazi: McKenzie's Cave via a rock art site, returning via the Nzinga River and Cyprus Cave. | 24 km 675 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 18-19 May (2) | Cobham: Gxalingenwa Cave from Sani Backpackers Lodge via Gxalingenwa River. Return via The Hub and Sani Pass switchback to the SA border post. Passports are NOT required. | 25 km 910 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 18-19 May (2) | Mkhomazi: Cyprus Cave. It is a small cave so the group is limited to 8 hikers. First come first served. Once the hike is full, additional hikers may join but will have to tent. | 10 km 140 m |
Farouk | WhatsApp 081-530 8447 | 3 |
| 18-19 May (2) | Injasuthi: Lower Injasuthi Cave via Battle Cave. Optional guided tour of the rock art site. | 24 km 550 m | Jan | WhatsApp 082-8009135 | 3 |
| 24-26 May (2,5) | Garden Castle: Arrive Friday evening and overnight at the newly renovated Swiman Hut. Strenuous day hike up Rhino Pass and down Mashai Pass, taking in Rhino Peak en route, on the Saturday. Spend the second night at Swiman Hut as well. Return home on the Sunday after a morning walk to visit dinosaur footprints, the Bushman's Rock San rock art site, and Three Pools. R120 pppn hut fee. | 20 km 1165 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 4 |
| 25-26 May (2) | Lesotho (Sani Pass): Walk up and down Sani Pass, the mother of all South African mountain passes. The hike will start at the South African boarder post. Overnight at the Sani Mountain Lodge (approx. R350 pppn shared backpacker accommodation). Do a local hike before heading down the pass. Passports are required. | 26 km 1732 m | Zanele | 083-2951682 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 1-2 June (2) | Giant's Castle: Martial Eagle Cave via the Bannerman Hut contour path, returning via the World's View path. | 20 km 605 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 8-9 June (2) | Cobham: Mzimkhulwana Hut and back via the Giant's Cup Trail. | 18 km 400 m |
Farouk | WhatsApp 081-530 8447 | 3 |
| 8-9 June (2) | Bushman's Nek: Tented hike to visit the rock structures in Sehlabathebe National Park, camping near a dam. Valid passport required. | 24 km 790 m | Jan | WhatsApp 082-8009135 | 3.5 |
| 8-9 June (2) | Bushman's Nek: Daniel's Cave via Twin Pools, returning via Vast Cave. | 18 km 320 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 14-17 June (4) | Mnweni: Spend 2 nights on the escarpment. Hiking tents required.The last night will be spent at the cultural centre to recover and relax before heading home. | 42 km 3000 m | Ryan | WhatsApp 073-4517000 | 4.5 |
| Day 1: Drive to the Mnweni Cultural Centre and overnight there | |||||
| Day 2: Ascend Mnweni Pass and overnight in Ledges Cave | |||||
| Day 3: Return to the Mnweni Cultural Centre via Rockeries Pass and overnight there again | |||||
| Day 4: Return home | |||||
| 15-17 June (3) | Bushman's Nek: Bushman's Cave via the Bushman's River valley. Citadel Cave via Ngwangwane Pass and Senotlolong Shelter. Return via Twin Pools. | 28 km 875 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 22-23 June (2) | Cobham: Pimple Cave via The Policeman. Also visit Outlook Cave and Recluse Cave. Return via Siphongweni Valley, Mzimkhulwana Hut and the Giant’s Cup Trail. | 24 km 500 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 24-28 June (5) | Cobham Sojourn: (for the school holidays) | 56 km 650 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| Day 1: Glade Cave via Lakes Cave | |||||
| Day 2: Wilson's Cave via The Island and the Sea Serpent, visiting Venice Cave and Chameleon Cave en route | |||||
| Day 3: John's Cave via the Mlahlangubo River and John's Pool | |||||
| Day 4: Mzimkhulwana Hut via the Mzimkhulwana River | |||||
| Day 5: Return to Pholela Hut via the Giant's Cup Trail | |||||
| 29-30 June (2) | Cobham: Spectacle Cave via the Pholela River, returning via Lakes Cave, The Shelter and Boundary Rock. | 28 km 695 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| DAY HIKES | |||||
| Sat 27/04/2024 | Walk through Virginia Bush, Durban North start and finish at The Box (behind Viginia FC, cnr Danville Ave & Virginia Circle) Start at 09h00 book by 24 April. Rain stops play. | 4 to 7km | Heidi | Cell 0827064283 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 2.5 |
| ADVANCE NOTICE | |||||
| Dates (days) | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd |
| 9-14 May 2025 (6) | Coastal Hike: Slackpacking trip from Scottborough to Sunwich Port (Port Shepstone) along the beach. Moderate fitness level required, with the ability to swim being an advantage! | 66 km | Ryan | WhatsApp 073-4517000 | 3 |
| March-April 2025 (14) | Drakensberg Grand Traverse: Sentinel car park to Bushman's Nek. | 240 km | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 5 |
| SOCIALS | |||||
| 25-Apr-24 | Graham Levy will tell us about his 6 month hike on the Pacfic Trail, America - it's EPIC! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Crest_Trail | ||||
| 23-May-24 | Pack 'n Boots - show and tell - bring yours & tell us what works and what you needs help with | ||||
| 27-Jun-24 | Mid-year BYO braai | ||||
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