| MBC Overnight Fixtures 2024-Q3 |
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Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader |
Contact |
Grd |
| 6-7 July (2) |
Cathedral Peak: Overnight in Xeni Cave. River crossings and boulder-hopping involved. |
15 km
350 m |
Farouk |
WhatsApp 081-5308447 |
3 |
| 13-14 July (2) |
Giant's Cup Trail: Sani Pass Cobham Outpost to Bamboo Mountain Farm and back. We will park cars at the Cobham Outpost. Farm house accommodation R500 pp sharing. |
60 km |
Zanele |
083-2951682
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| 19-21 July (2) |
Cathedral Peak Backpackers: Arrive either Friday or early Saturday. Cost R395 pppn in dorm bed or R595 pppn in shared double. Saturday we walk the Rainbow Gorge Hike. Please make your own booking by calling 036-4881888 (see www.cathedralpeakbackpackers.co.za). We have full use of hotel facilities. Linen and towels provided and they service backpackers daily. An excellent weekend to share with your non-hiking spouse. |
TBA |
Christine |
082-7826025 for more details |
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| 20-21 July (2) |
Vergelegen: Visit the Sulphur Spring from Bird's Nest Cave. |
28 km 660 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| 20-21 July (2) |
Bushman's Nek: Whyte's Cave via the Giant's Cup Trail and White Horse Cave. Beautiful sandstone cliffs, waterfall and pool at the cave. |
24 km 680 m |
Jan |
WhatsApp 082-8009135
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3.5 |
| 2-22 August |
Namibia: Fish River Canyon, Klipspringer Trail and road trip. |
TBA |
Christine |
082-7826025 for more details |
4 |
| 3-4 August (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
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3.5 |
| 3-4 August (2) |
Highmoor: Overnight in Aasvoëlkrans Cave. Ideal hike for beginners or those unsure of their fitness. |
10 km
100 m |
Farouk |
WhatsApp 081-5308447 |
3 |
| 3-4 August (2) |
Garden Castle: 3rd August overnight either at Hermit's Wood campsite (tents will be required) or at Swiman hut (R130 pp). 4th August start early, climb Rhino Peak via Mashai Pass, then return home. Head for heights advisable. Weather dependent - if bad weather is forecast, the hike will be cancelled. |
20 km 1500 m |
Zanele |
083-2951682
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4 |
| 9-11 August (3) |
Monk's Cowl: Vaalribbokkop Cave via Jacob's Ladder. Zulu Cave via Eagle Gorge and Cat Cave. Return via Hlatikhulu Nek, Blind Man's Corner and Crystal Falls. Optional climb: Intunja (Gatberg). |
35 km 700 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| 17-18 August (2) |
Sani Pass: Hike up Sani Pass from the SA border post and overnight at the Sani Mountain Lodge Backpackers. Valid passport required. |
19 km 1332 m |
Jan |
WhatsApp 082-8009135
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3 |
| 24-25 August (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
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3.5 |
| 31 August - 1 September (2) |
Oribi Gorge: Experience the gorge's many scenic wonders. Beginners hike. Accommodation: Rest hut R250 pp sharing. |
10 km 200 m |
Zanele |
083-2951682
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| 7-8 September (2) |
Bushman's Nek: Daniel's Cave via Twin Pools, returning via Vast Cave. |
18 km 320 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3 |
| 7-8 September (2) |
Garden Castle: Overnight in Pillar Cave. |
10 km
160 m |
Farouk |
WhatsApp 081-5308447 |
3 |
| 14-15 September (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 |
Dave |
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3.5 |
| 14-15 September (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
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3.5 |
| 13 - 17 September (4) |
Silverstreams campsite 13th - 17th September 2024 as a base, then the Saturday hike up to the arch in Lesotho, back again and a couple of days extra to explore the area |
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Ryan |
WhatsApp 073-4517000 |
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| 21-24 September (4) |
Bushman's Nek Roundabout: |
50 km 765 m |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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3.5 |
| Day 1 (21 Sep): Owl Cave via Bushman's Nek Pass, the Ngoangoana ruins and Tsoelikane Falls. |
| Day 2 (22 Sep): Citadel Cave via the old Sehlabathebe Lodge, Irish Cave and rock arches. |
| Day 3 (23 Sep): Bushman's Cave via Thomathu Ridge and Ngwangwane Pass. |
| Day 4 (24 Sep): Return via Bushman's River valley. |
| Valid passport required. |
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| DAY HIKES |
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| 06-Jul-24 |
Virgina Bush, Durban North Book by 4 July, rain stops play. Meet The Box for a 9am start. |
5km |
Heidi |
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0827064283 |
2.5 |
| 27-Jul-24 |
African Fish Eagle Trail (Umgeni River) Green Hub to SPCA & return. |
12km |
Heidi |
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0827064283 |
3 |
| 11-Aug-24 |
Nhlosane - Dargle - Memorial hike led by Mike Richmond, meet at Mount Park, 8.30 for 9am to climb Nhlosane.
The cost is R80 per adult, R50 per child and R20 per dog. This includes entrance fees and tea and scones afterwards. Lunch and drinks are available afterwards.. |
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Mike |
0828723917 |
3.5 |
| 25-Aug-24 |
Beach walk - (Durban area) details TBA |
12km |
Heidi |
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0827064283 |
2.5 |
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Note: Advance booking for day hikes, rain stops play |
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| ADVANCE NOTICE |
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| Dates (days) |
Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader |
Contact |
Grd |
| March-April 2025 (14) |
Drakensberg Grand Traverse: Sentinel car park to Bushman's Nek. |
240 km |
Dave |
Telegram 074-5803511
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| 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 |
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| 16-19 July 2025 (4) |
Leopard's Trail Eastern Capefull details to follow, contact Ryan for costs and booking arranngements. |
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Ryan |
WhatsApp 073-4517000 |
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| SOCIALS |
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| 25-Jul-24 |
Snare Aware - a volunteer group who work anonymously to sweep green spaces around Durban and beyond to remove snares set by poachers. These traps cause incredible suffering to the entrapped animals and decimate wildlife. |
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| 22-Aug-24 |
The Amatola Trail - reputed to be the toughest hike in South Africa. Gillian Jevon and a group of friends took it on in April 2024. |
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| 26-Sep-24 |
Bees - all you've wanted to know about these vital pollenators, including how to set up your own hives and honey. Presented by Buzz Bolton |
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| 25-Oct-24 |
Birdlife eThekwini - topic TBA |
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