Weekend / Overnight Hike
Arangieskop
Arangieskop is a 2-day hike in the Dassieshoek Nature Reserve, outside Robertson, in the Western Cape. It is often referred to as the “Kilimanjaro of the Cape”, not because of its height, but due to the relentless uphill of the first day and downhill of the second. However, that should Read more…
Pic Blanc, Limietberge
Oorslaap by Elsie en Edmund op Fisantekuil in Wellington. Die stap op Saterdag na Pic Blanc is so 6-7 ure se stap met n 900m klim. Sondag kan ons n korter staproete doen.
Bustoer na Sutherland sterrewag
ATKV SUTHERLAND BUSTOER 27 & 28 Julie 2019 DIE TOER KOS R1550.00 PER PERSOON EN SLUIT DIE VOLGENDE IN: VERVOER LIGTE MIDDAGETE BY MATJIESFONTEIN (DRINKGOED IS VIR JOU EIE SAK) SUTHERLAND HOTEL: VERBLYF VIR SATERDAGAAND AANDETE SATERDAGAAND ONTBYT SONDAG OGGEND TOEBROODJIE PAKKIE VIR SONDAG MIDDAG OPPAD HUISTOE Read more…
Matroosberg 3 day hike
matroosbergA 3 day off trail Hike starting on the very beginning of the Sonklip ridge, overnighting in tents on the first night on the saddle between sonklip and matroosberg. The second day we’ll need to hike early to reach the summit and down to sleep in the saddle of conical Read more…
Agtertafelberg Hut
Agtertafelberg hut Agtertafelberg Hut, Paarl, South AfricaWe take a lesurely drive to the Fisantekraal parking in Du Toitskloof. Hike in with backpacks to overnight at Agtertafelberg hut (ATH), perferably 2 nights, so as to enjoy the area. 12 spots in total. Hut fees R40/p/p/n Fisantekraal parking R150.00/car ( we need to fill cars up 4/5 people Read more…
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Wellington
Gecko trail, Nuy
The Gecko Trail is our triple-day wilderness hiking trail established in 2003. This unique hiking trail is shaped like a Triskelion with Simonskloof in the centre and a combined total length of 47km. The concept allows you to pick any one or two of the routes, choose where to start, Read more…
Visgat kloofing
Once again Club members are privileged to spend a weekend in this beautiful privately owned part of the upper Olifants River system. The group is limited to a total of 8, all of whom must have been members of the Club for AT LEAST A YEAR. The trip involves being Read more…
Weekend at Fisherhaven (Various)
Camping on Thordis Sixt's property near the Botriver lagune. Location is ideal for bird watching and wild horses are often around. Hikers can arrive on Friday 14 Feb, pitch their tends and settle in. The outing is limited to 10 people. Details: Everything depends on the Botrivier itself, if low Read more…
Family Weekend – Steenboksberg (2A)
Ons gaan die naweek 'n lekker stap met die kinders neem na Steenboks berg. Daar is 'n heerlike poel by kamp plek. Ons kan dan stappies verder in die kloof opmaak.Kry mekaar by die hek van Steeboksberg Saterdag oggend 8:00. Neem gerus kontak op na ure of per epos.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Steenboksberg is Read more…
CANCELED – Zoo Ridge en omgewing (Rooi Sederberge)
THIS MEET IS CANCELED Vir die wat nie seker is waar dit is nie - Rooi Sederberge, tussen Koue Bokkeveld en Sederberge. Ons slaap in 'n plaashuis, maksimum 18 pax. Ons het een 4x4 vir elke 5 lede nodig - ernstige sandpaaie. Getalle gaan bepaal word deur aantal 4x4's beskikbaar. Read more…
MCSA P/W Spring Camp
MCSA Paarl-Wellington is excited to invite you to Spring Camp 2020 hosted in the Hawequas (meaning “Man in the Mountain”) mountains during the long weekend of 23-27 September. Base camp will be set up at the Hawequas Scouts Adventure Centre. The Paarl/Wellington area is known for its heritage and various cultural walks Read more…
Buffelshoekpiek Weekend, Ceres (3A)
Buffelshoek Peak ( 2059m ) "This is highest peak on UCTMSC's Zuurberg property, and a peak well worth bagging. It is also one of the seven peaks that reach over 2000m in the Hex River range, and is a demanding, if not technically difficult, ascent. It can be seen from Read more…
CANCELLED – Jan du Toitskloof, Worcester
Cancelled due to poor weather. Saturday to Monday in the spectacular Jan du Toitskloof. People are required to take leave on Monday.
Naweek – Kaaimansgat, Villiersdorp
Ons gaan kampeer by Kaaimansgat naby Villiersdorp vir die naweek van 20 tot 22 November. Ons gaan kamp en stap sommer op die 4x4 roete (15km) om die mooi proteas te sien. 4x4 voertuie word aanbeveel maar “high clearance” bakkies sal ook werk. Jy kan of in jou eie tent Read more…
Fisherhaven Weekend
Arrive Friday 5th February and stroll along Botriver. If luck strikes wild horses, pelican, flamingoes and other birds can be enjoyed. Saturday 6th walk through or around Botriver lagoon to the sea and walk along the sea to Kleinmond and walk all back again or organize lift to drive back. Read more…
Springstygbeugel camping, Limietberg
We are visiting the Springstygbeugel property on the 20th and 21st of Feb.We will start at Kromriver hut parking and turn left to Happy Valley just above the Kromriver hut.Make our way to junction pool and then turn right up the valley to Springstygbeugel. We will set up camp at Read more…
Weskus Strandstap-naweek by Ria-hulle
Weskus Strandstap-naweek – Tussen Elandsbaai en Dwarskersbos 5 – 7 Maart 2021Kamp by Andries en Ria se Soutkuil lapa. Sand kamp, min skaduwee. Saterdag - Stap na Rocher Pan strandlangs en terug - 14km.Sondag – Stap na Draaihoek Lodge strandlangs en terug – 10km. Bring alles benodig vir kamppering – Read more…
De Mond, Tankwa Karoo
Langnaweek 6-9 Augustus: De Mond, Tankwa Karoo: Ontsnap die Weskaap se reen en geniet hierdie Noordkaap oase in die Tankwa Karoo. Daar is veel om ons te bied: Uitdagende rotswande, bergfiets roetes (met 'n ervare bergfietsryer), staproetes, rotstekeninge, selfs rivier-roei, en wonderlike swempoele vir die dapperes! Akommodasie keuses is kampering of eenvoudige kothuise. Hoë ashoogte voertuie is nodig, en 'n Read more…
7-Fontein op Gifberg, Van Rhynsdorp
Die uitstappie is vol. Enslin en Brenda het die groot huis op 7-Fontein, bo-op Gifberg by Van Rhynsdorp, bespreek. Ry Saterdag 18 Sept, stap 3 dae en ry Woensdag 22 Sept terug. Slaap 4 nagte. 2 plekke beskikbaar @ R200 per persoon per nag. Kontak asb vir Enslin : 0723628443 of enslin.dekock@gmail.com
Thomas Hut 90th Birthday Weekend, Worcester
Due to COVID restrictions, there will be limited space available. When booking is made, please state which accommodation you choose - inside the hut or camping, as well as which group you want to join to hike to the hut: Friday afternoon, Saturday early or Saturday afternoon. Various roundtrip hikes Read more…
MCSA PW Minicamp
The Paarl-Wellington section will be hosting this year's minicamp: SEE THE MINICAMP PAGE The minicamp base will be at the Scouts Hawequas Adventure Centre in Wellington mountain foothills. The minicamp will include hikes in the Limietberg, Slanghoek, Du Toits, Wemmershoek mountain ranges.
Western Cape Joint Meet – Krom Hut Medley
We've booked out Krom River hut for a weekend of hikes in the Krom River hut area. Participants can sleep over on the Friday and/or the Saturday. We will also have outings on the Saturday and Sunday: Saturday Krom River Dome and Cascades Circular (2A)Witteberg peak (2B)Slanghoek peak (3B) Sunday Read more…
Visgat (P/W & STB shared meet)
Please note that this meet is already full and that there is a waiting list. Paarl/Wellington and Stellenbosch sections are sharing a Visgat permit - 4 slots per section, 8 in total. Club leaders, active club members and members who haven't done it before get preference. Contact Nardus Cronje at ncwpbr@gmail.com if Read more…
Scouts Hut, Table Mountain
A sleep over a the Scouts Hut on Table Mountain and do day hikes the following day. More details to follow. There will also be a mid-week sleepover available for those who can go during the week.
Scouts Hut, Table Mountain
A sleep over a the Scouts Hut on Table Mountain and do day hikes the following day. Various day hikes ranging from 2a to 3b are planned. More details to follow. There is also a weekend sleepover available for those who can't go during the week. If you are interested Read more…
Thomas Hut, Worcester (3A+)
This is an opportunity to spend a weekend in the spectacular Thomas Hut in the Hex River Mountains. We will walk in late Friday afternoon. The hike up to Thomas Hut is steep (~1000m height gain) but on a good footpath. On Saturday and Sunday we hike to one of Read more…
Weskus Strandstap-naweek (2a)
Let op dat die uistappie van Februarie na Maart geskuif is. Kamp by Andries en Ria se Soutkuil lapa agter die duine tussen Dwarskersbos en Elandsbaai. Saterdag – Stap suidwaards langs die see na Rocherpan en terug – 14km. Sondag – Stap noordwaarts langs die see na Draaihoek Lodge en Read more…
Jan du Toitskloof, Worcester
The MCSA P/W Section has as Jan du Toitskloof booking from 4 March 2022. This is an opportunity to spend some time in one of the Western Cape's most prestigious klowe. Hanlie can accommodate a group from the Friday 4 March until the Monday 7 March. Contact Hanlie Jordaan if Read more…
Agter Tafelberg hut weekend
Overnighting at the Cape Town section's Agtertafelberg hut. More details for this weekend will be given later. Easy and difficult options will be on offer. Leaders: Gaye & Steve Hosking (gayehosking@gmail.com)
Montegu: Rock climbing & Hiking
Montegu is known for a variety of easy/difficult hiking trails as well as a vast number of climbing routes and Mountain biking. Esme will lead a difficult hike to Bloupunt; Elsie will lead a moderate hike into Keurkloof but there are also a number of well-marked (moderate and easy) trails Read more…
Witteberg Vlakte and Cascades (3B)
Starting at the Mcsa parking for the Kromhut we will hike in and camp on the Witteberg Vlakte on Saturday. On Sunday we return via the cascades (circular route) but we will climb down to some pools and waterfalls near the top of the cascades. In the afternoon we might Read more…
Houdenbek camping
Camping with day walks and great Mountain bike routes. R200 pppd. The Houdenbek website has more information about the facilities and activities at the campsite.
Tankwa Karoo, Skurweberg weekend
Skurweberg, Tankwa Karoo: Hiking and mountain biking amongst plentiful spring flowers in the Tankwa Karoo! Varied terrain, panoramic views, cameraderie during the camp. 10-sleeper house, 12-pax camping facilities. High clearance vehicles to camp not essential (the more attractive inbound and outbound routes that require high clearance vehicles will be checked after the rainy Read more…
2022 MCSA National Camp – South Cape Section
The 2022 National camp dates are Oct 14th-22nd October. The National Dinner will be held on Saturday 15th October. Details will be made available on the SC website: https://southcape.mcsa.org.za/mcsa-national-camp-2022
Alexandria Trail, Addo National Park (Eastern Cape Joint Meet)
Steve and Gaye Hosking have a booking for the Alexandria trail on 3 March 2023. There are 6 spots available on a first come first serve basis. This 2-day trail is in the majestic Greater Addo National park, in the Woody Cape section. We have free accommodation before & after the Read more…
Driehoek, Cederberg, 29-30 April longweekend
Driehoek well located for access to a number of day and overnight hikes. https://cederberg-accommodation.co.za Long weekends are popular and so we have secured campsites for Mcsapw. Cost R210-150 for camping, chalets can be booked separately.
Springstygbeugel Wild-camping (2B)
Wild camping at the Boulders on the Neck between Groot Wellington Sneeukop and Slanghoek Piek. We will walk in from Eerste Tol on Friday afternoon, 3h walk but only 350m climb. The plan is to walk up to explore the cliffs overlooking the Slanghoek valley on Saturday, On Sunday there's Read more…
Arangieskop Langeberge
Die is 'n gesamentlike stap met Stellenbosch Afdeling. Daar is nog 'n paar plekke oop vir Arangieskophut in die Langeberg. Dalk bly ons reeds Vrydagaand inRobertson oor, afhangend van belangstelling. Leier: Nardus Cronjé, ncwpbr@gmail.com, 082 347 8556
Thomas Hut (3A+)
Friday 21 is a public holiday and we will use the opportunity to walk up in the morning. Saturday is for Fonteintjiesberg, possible some other routes also. Return Sunday.
(FULL)Hou-Den Bek: Hike, Bike Climb weekend
Camping in the rugged Southern Cederberg region with Hiking, Mountain-biking and climbing. MCSA has a group booking for one of the most beautiful campsites in the country. Pricing will be available in 2025. Contact Person is Emile Theart 082 567 7445.
The club uses a grading system (given in brackets after the hike name) to make it easier for club members to communicate the difficultly of an outing. You can check out our Meets Grading page for details on how to use the grading system, or alternatively you can contact the meet leader directly if you are unsure of the difficulty of a meet.