| November 18–20 Friday to Sunday |
Sporekrans, near Bethlehem, E. Free State |
B2B |
R210 |
620 |
2-Day Cave Backpack |
Alex Elshove 082 446 3752 |
Sleep at basecamp Fri. night, Bushmen’s Cave Sat. night. Backpack over wooden bridges, ladders, cool of at Mermaids Pools. See Forthcoming Hikes in September 2011 Newsletter. |
| November 23 Wednesday |
NO SOCIAL AT LIBRARY!! |
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No Social tonight due to the Year-End weekend at Ouhout Camp on 25 to 27 November. Newsletters & Programmes at Ouhout weekend |
| November 25-27 Friday - Sunday |
Ouhout Camp Suikerbosrand |
Year End Social |
R100 Kids R75 |
110 |
Dormitory Accommodation |
Derek Jones 082 682 4604 |
See details in Sept. 2011 Newsletter. A time to Hike, Eat, Drink, Party and be hugely Merry! |
| December 11 Sunday |
Dome Pools, Magaliesberg |
B2b |
R40 Kids R25 |
260 |
P/S/BP Leave BP 6:15sharp! |
Tonie & Bertha 082 517 9287 |
Best time of the year for this hike! Take swimming costumes. Limited numbers – book with Gretta well in advance & pay into Club A/C. |
| Dec. 27-1 Jan’12 Tuesday to Sun. |
Strandloper Trail, Eastern Cape. Booked for 12 hikers |
A2b |
R580 |
2600 |
Hutted Backpack |
Bertha Lazarus 082 517 9287 |
This is your December holiday backpack holiday! Enjoy hiking along this pristine coastline. Book early to avoid disappointment – only 12 places. See Forthcoming Hikes in March 2011 Newsletter. |
| January 22, 2012 Sunday |
Suikerbosrand Day Hike 10km or 6 km |
B2b |
Gate Fee Apprx R30 |
110 |
Meet at Suiker-bosrand at 7:30 |
Alex Elshove 082 446 3752 Gretta Jones |
Start off the year with a good leg stretch on either the Bokmakierie with Alex or the shorter, extended Cheetah Trail with Gretta (Phone 011-849- 9805). Braai or picnic after hike. Take sunshades and chairs. |
| January 25 Wednesday |
Social, Benoni Library Theatre |
Social |
R20 |
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19:00 for 19:30 |
Derek Jones 082 682 4604 |
Talk on PHOTOGRAPHY by Michael Helps. Fun Competition: Submit 4 of your best hike- related pictures to be judged on the evening. See Social Scene for details in the December 2011 Newsletter. |
| January 27 - 29 |
Mankwe Wildlife Res. Near Pilannesberg |
Social |
R250 plus Game Drive & Hike |
340 |
Tents/Cabins |
Pam Harvey 082 457 3947 |
See Social Scene in June ’11 Newsletter for details. Book with Gretta. Places limited to 12 . PAY FOR GAME DRIVE AND GUIDED HIKE AT MANKWE. |
| February 5 Sunday |
Somabula, near Cullinan/Rayton |
B2b |
Gate Fee R45 + R20 Visitors |
150 |
B/N/BP 6:20 to leave 6:30 |
Malcolm Honeywill 082 4122 936 |
Pleasant hiking on game farm. See gemsbok, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest etc. Braai or picnic lunch for after hike. Phone Malcolm to book. Gate Fee |
| February 17-19 Friday to Sunday |
Angel’s Wing, near Clarens/Golden Gate |
B2b |
R210 |
660 |
Basecamp Hut |
Derek Jones 082 682 4604 |
We went to Angel’s Wing in Feb ’11 and had a ball! Booked again by popular demand! See Forthcoming Hikes in Sept. 2011 Newsletter. |
| February 22 Wednesday |
Social, Benoni Library Theatre |
Presentation On Flora |
R40 Includes Sunday’s guided walk |
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19:00 for 19:30 |
Derek Jones 082 682 4604 |
Illustrated talk by Judd Kirkel on the flora of the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve. DO NOT MISS THIS VERY INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION ON WEDNESDAY AS WELL AS AT SUIKERBOSRAND ON SUNDAY. BOOKING & PAYMENT WITH GRETTA ESSENTIAL PLS! |
| February 26 Sunday |
Suikerbosrand: Judd Kirkel Field Outing |
Field Outing |
Gate Fee R30 |
110 |
Meet at Suiker-bosrand at 7.30 |
Derek Jones 082 682 4604 |
This guided walk is confined to those who attend the lecture above at the Wednesday Social Evening.. BOOKING & PAYMNT WITH GRETTA |
| March 9 – 11 Friday to Sunday |
Nylstroom Bush Lodge. Launch of the ERHC Hiking Manual. |
Work Shop |
R370 Kids R310 Incl.5 Meals |
200 |
Dormitory Accom. |
Derek Jones 082 682 4604 |
Fun Weekend – Hiking, group activities, hot & cold pools. All 5 meals included in the price. See December 2011 Newsletter for details. BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! |
| March 21 Wed. Pub.Holiday |
Castle Gorge, Southern Magaliesberg |
B2b |
R40 |
270 |
P/S/BP. Leave 6:30 SHARP! |
Bertha & Tonie 082 517 9287 |
Uphill start with pools for cooling off in once at the top! Don’t miss out on this beautiful hike! Booking & payment in advance with Gretta necessary! |
| March 23 – 25 Friday to Sunday |
Cycad Backpack Trail, Middelberg,Mpumalanga |
B2a |
R235-00 |
350 |
Fairly difficult backpack |
T.B.A. |
New exciting redeveloped Baboon Trail along the Olifants River. Kloof route needs certain amount of fitness due to rock scrambling and boulder hopping. See December’11 Forthcoming Hikes in Newsletter for details |
| March 28 Wednesday |
Annual General Meeting, Library. |
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19:00 for 19:30 |
Alex Elshove 082 446 3752 |
COME AND EXPRESS YOUR OPINION, OR JUST COME & VOTE. AGM FOLLOWED BY CHEESE AND WINE. |
| April 5 – 9 Easter Thursday to Mon. |
Maluti Cave Trail, Phuthaditjhaba,Qwaqwa |
B2a |
R545-00 |
750 |
Strenuous hutted backpack |
T.B.A. |
Moderate to strenuous backpack in Maluti Mountains. Guide on 2nd day. Rugged & spectacular scenery. See Forth. Hikes: Dec.2011 Newsletter. |
| April 26 – 1 May Thurs. to Tuesday |
Num Num Backpack, Trail, Mpumalanga |
B2a |
R1,010-00 |
500 |
5-day Backpack Trail |
T.B.A. |
A request for this trail in a very scenic area of Mpumalanga to be repeated! Start at Bermanzi Stables. See Forth.Hikes in December’11 Newsletter. |
| April 26 – 1 May Thurs. to Tuesday |
Num Num Slackpack, Trail, Mpumalanga |
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R1,310-00 |
500 |
5-Day Slackpack |
John Tyldesley 083 293 1520 |
A beautiful trail in a very scenic area of Mpumalanga. Slackpack starting at Aloe Kaya (God’s Window). See Forth.Hikes in December’11 Newsletter. |
When booking hikes, names are placed on the Waiting List and will only be transferred to the confirmed list when payment is received. PLEASE indicate first name or surname in ref. section of bank deposit slip then fax slip showing hikes being paid for to 011 849 9805 or e-mail to eastrandhikingclub@nashuaisp.co.za
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