Please note that visitors on any hike or event are expected to abide by the club's Code of Conduct. No fires, no litter (not even a banana peel!) - leave no trace of your passing.
A R100 per person contribution towards the running cost of the club is requested for visitors, which is put towards your membership fees if you join within a month.
Please contact the leader of the hike directly for any bookings an details pertaining to the hike.
| MBC Overnight Hike Fixtures Q4-2023 | |||||
| Dates (days) | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd |
| 7-8 October (2) | Garden Castle: Secret cave via Hidden Valley, returning via Sondomzima Ridge, Tunnel Cave and Rockstar Cave. Some sections are off-path. | 20 km 580 m | Dave | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 7-17 October (11) | Outeniqua Trail: | Ryan | 073-4517000 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 | |
| Day 1 (7 Oct): Travel from Durban to Bloemfontein and overnight at African Sands. | |||||
| Day 2 (8 Oct): Head to Knysna and overnight at Elephant Rest Camp, which is 8 km from the trail head at Millwood Hut. | |||||
| Day 3 (9 Oct): Millwood Hut to Rondebossie Hut. | 17 km | ||||
| Day 4 (10 Oct): Rondebossie Hut to Diepwalle Hut. | 13 km | ||||
| Day 5 (11 Oct): Diepwalle Hut to Fiesantehoek Hut. | 16 km | ||||
| Day 6 (12 Oct): Fiesantehoek Hut to Harkerville Hut. | 12 km | ||||
| Day 7 (13 Oct): Harkerville Hut to Sinclair Hut, which is on a circular route called the Harkerville Trail (new to the Outeniqua Trail as the first two days are no longer from Beervlei). | |||||
| Day 8 (14 Oct): Overnight again at Sinclair Hut. | |||||
| Day 9 (15 Oct): Back to Harkerville Hut to shuttle back to the trail head, then overnight at Elephant Rest Camp in Knysna again. | |||||
| Day 10 (16 Oct): Travel from Knysna to Bloemfontein and overnight at African Sands again. | |||||
| Day 11 (17 Oct): Travel from Bloemfontein to Durban. | |||||
| 14-15 October (2) | Royal Natal National Park: | 20 km 350 m |
Farouk | WhatsApp: 081-5308447 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| Saturday: Tugela Gorge Trail followed by camping at Mahai Camp. | |||||
| Sunday: Cascades Trail | |||||
| NB: Unless you are booked into alternative accommodation, tents are required to stay at Mahai campsite. | |||||
| 14-15 October (2) | Injasuti: Lower Injasuti Cave. Beautiful cave with lovely pools. Many river crossings en route! | 18 km 345 m | Jan | 082-8009135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 22 October (1) | Leader Refresher Course - Details to follow | Gavin Rauben-heimer | |||
| 28-29 October (2) | Midmar Nature Reserve: Visit the scenic and beautiful Midmar Dam, for day hikes and picnic. Accommodation: Chalet R750 pn (sleeps two), Camping R110 pppn, Day fee R50 pp | 10 km | Zanele | 083-2951682 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 1 |
| 28-29 October (2) | Cobham: Overnight in 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 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 4-5 November (2) | Giant's Cup Trail: Sani Pass road to Bushman's Nek | 35 km 27 km |
Zanele | 083-2951682 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 4 |
| Day 1: Sani Pass Road to Winterhoek Hut. | |||||
| Day 2: Winterhoek Hut to Bushman's Nek car park. | |||||
| We will park cars at the Cobham Outpost. Overnight hut fee R125ppn. Return transport cost is R300 pp. Limited to 6 hikers. | |||||
| 4-5 November (2) | Garden Castle: Fun Cave via Three Pools and the Umzimkhulu Pipeline, returning via the Little Rhino. Some sections are off-path. | 25 km 925 m | Dave | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 11-12 November (2) | Cathedral Peak: Overnight hike to Xeni Cave. Be prepared for boulder hopping and river crossings on this hike. | 15 km 350 m |
Farouk | WhatsApp: 081-5308447 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 11-12 November (2) | Monk's Cowl: Vaalribbokkop Cave via Jacob's Ladder. Return via Hlatikhulu Nek, Blind Man's Corner and Crystal Falls. | 35 km 700 m | Dave | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 18-19 November (2) | Garden Castle: Fun Cave via the Little Rhino. Return via Mzimkhulu Pass North, Verkyker Peak, Rhino Peak and Mashai Pass. Physical fitness required. | 26 km 1250 m | Dave | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 4 |
| 18-19 November (2) | Monk's Cowl: Camp at Keith Bush Camp below Gray's Pass. Tents required. | 30 km 870 m | Christine & John | John: 072-1512031 Christine: 08-27826025 | 3.5 |
| 18-19 November (2) | Bushman's Nek: Tarn Cave via Twin Pools pools and back. Visit rock formations. | 22 km 735 m | Jan | 082-8009135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 25-26 November (2) | Vergelegen: Kaula Cave via rock art site, returning via the Sulphur Spring and Bird's Nest Cave. Some sections are off-path. | 34 km 995 m | Dave | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 2 December (1) | Umngeni Valley Nature Reserve: Lovely views and game spotting. | 12 km 400 m |
Zanele | 083-2951682 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 2 |
| 2-3 December (2) | Mkhomazi: Overnight hike to McKenzie's Cave. | 12 km 640 m |
Farouk | WhatsApp: 081-5308447 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 2-3 December (2) | Cobham: Pinnacle Caves via Emerald Stream, returning via the Gxalingenwa River and the Giant's Cup Trail. | 24 km 540 m | Dave | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 9-10 December (2) | Club Campout: Royal Natal National Park | Heidi | 082-7064283 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Please include your cell number for contact purposes. | ||
| 16-17 December (2) | Cobham: Overnight in Gorilla Cave with spectacular views of the southern escarpment. Return via Smugglers’ Cave, Siphongweni Valley, Mzimkhulwana Hut and the Giant’s Cup Trail. | 25 km 340 m | Dave | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 16-17 December (2) | Mkhomazi: Overnight at Cyprus Cave. Easy beginner's hike for anyone to enjoy and test equipment. A beautiful waterfall cascades over the entrance to the cave. Lots of opportunities to explore and swim. | 8 km 200 m | Jan | 082-8009135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 29 December 2023 - 2 January 2024 (5) | New Year Hike: Bushman's Nek to Saint Bernard's Peak Resort. Please enquire if you are interested. | 30 km approx. | Dave | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
