| MBC Overnight Hike Fixtures 2025-Q2 | |||||
| Dates (days) | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd |
| 5-6 April (2) | Mkhomazi: Easy overnight hike to Cyprus Cave suited to beginners. Plenty of swimming opportunities with several streams and pools to explore. | 8 km 300 m | Jan | WhatsApp 082-8009135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 12-13 April (2) | Garden Castle: Wave Cave via the Giant's Cup Trail and Hidden Valley, returning via Black Rock Cave and Ramp Cave. | 26 km 495 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 12-13 April (2) | Sani Pass: Hike up Sani Pass from the South African border post to the Lesotho border post and back, on Saturday. A levy /entry fee of R100 must be paid at the border post. Valid passport required. | 16 km 1300 m | Zanele | 083-2951682 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 18-20 April (3) | Mnweni Circuit: Day 1 - Mnweni Cultural Center (MCC) to the bottom of Mnweni Pass. Day 2 - Ascend Mnweni Pass. Day 3 - Descend Rockeries Pass and back to the MCC. A high level of fitness and tents required for this hike. | 42 km 1700 m |
Farouk | WhatsApp 081-5308447 | 5 |
| 20 April - 4 May 2025 (1 travel +14 hiking) | Drakensberg Grand Traverse: Sentinel car park to Bushman's Nek. | 245 km | Dave | Bookings closed | 5 |
| 26-28 April 2025 (3) | Giant's Castle: Grand Traverse resupply via Bannerman Pass. | 28 km 1350 m | Farouk | WhatsApp 081-5308447 | 5 |
| 3-4 May (2) | No current hike | ||||
| 9-14 May (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 |
| 10-11 May (2) | Bushman's Nek: Whyte's Cave via the Giant's Cup Trail and Painters Cave. | 18 km 590 m | Jan | WhatsApp 082-8009135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 17-18 May (2) | Bushman's Nek: Bushman's Cave via the Ngwangwane River. Return via Citadel Cave, Surprise Cave and Twin Pools. | 27 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 |
| 24-25 May (2) | Giant's Castle: Overnight in Meander Hut. | 12 km 350 m |
Farouk | WhatsApp 081-5308447 | 3 |
| 31 May - 1 June (2) | Vergelegen: Visit the Sulphur Spring from Bird's Nest Cave. | 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 |
| 7-8 June (2) | No current hike | ||||
| 14-16 June (3) | Bushman's Nek: Tsoelikane Falls Cave via Bushman's Nek Pass and Tsoelikane Falls. Mirror Tarns campsite via Owl Cave and old Sehlabathebe Lodge. Return via Tarn Cave and Twin Pools. Tents required. | 35 km 765 m | Dave | Telegram 074-5803511 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 4 |
| 14-16 June (3) | Monks Cowl: Tenting hike to summit Intunja/Gatberg. | 26 km 1000 m |
Farouk | WhatsApp 081 | 4 |
| 16-21 June (6) | Whale Trail: Slackpacking from Potberg to Koppie Alleen(De Hoop Nature Reserve) | 55 km | Ryan | WhatsApp 073-4517000 | 3.5 |
| 21-22 June (2) | Cobham: Gxalingenwa Cave via Emerlad Stream and Pinnacle Rock, returning via Ngenwa Pool and the Giant's Cup Trail. | 26 km 540 m | Jan | WhatsApp 082-8009135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 28-29 June (2) | Vergelegen: Kaula Cave from the SA border post at the bottom of Sani Pass. Some unmarked ways-to-go. | 26 km 540 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 | |||||
| 12-Apr | Umhlanga to Umdloti return low-tide morning beach walk, on sand. | 12.5km Sea level | Heidi | Email heidi.dinan@gmail,com 0827064283 | 2.5 |
| 27-Apr | Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve (Howick) - Lovely area with several trails to choose from, route will be chosen on the day. A popular hike with wildflowers, birds & wildlife as well as waterfalls & picnic & lunch spots. 5 Giraffes have recently been relocated to the reserve. Entrance fee of R35 pp | 14km | Keith | 082 846 6179 MEMBERS ONLY |
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| 10-May | Virginia Bush Durban North, distance depends on fitness of group | 4-7km | Heidi | Email heidi.dinan@gmail,com 0827064283 | 3 |
| ADVANCE NOTICE | |||||
| Dates (days) | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd |
| 16-19 July 2025 (4) | Leopard Trail: Baviaanskloof. Good hiking fitness required. Slackpacking excursion. Bookings essential and limited space available. | 60 km | Ryan | WhatsApp 073-4517000 | 4 |
| 17-21 November (5 + travel) | Otter Trail: Storms River Mouth Rest Camp to the small resort village of Nature's Valley in the de Vasselot section of the park. Tsitsikamma coast, Eastern Cape. | 42 km | Ryan | WhatsApp 073-4517000 | 4 |
| SOCIALS | The German Club, Westville | ||||
| 10-Apr | Social bring and braai, salads by MBC | ||||
| 08-May | Hiking the Giant's Cup Trail (Hilton) and the Bill Small story. | Hilton Menne & Heidi Cox | |||
| 12-Jun | TBA | ||||
| Please note: all participants are to abide by the club's code of conduct, consider their own safety and that of others, and behave with appropriate hiking etiquette. If s/he deems it necessary, a leader has the prerogative to turn away any participant from any hike or event, as the safety of the group and each member thereof is paramount. 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 | |||||
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