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A relaxing weekend on a working farm next to the Berg River. Hiking, cycling, fishingand canoeing. See www.blouporselein.co.zaIf the group is big enough, then we can have the campsite exclusively.R100 p.p.p.n Payment by the latest 23 March.Book directly with Avril Powrie on 082 921 4325 or apowrie@oliveglen.co.za

We will depart on Friday afternooon from the CN parking and return on Sunday. The preliminary plan is to visit Groot Kliphuis, De Tronk, Die Hel ,Perdevlei. 12 people max. R170pppn for Wildcamping and R50 conservation fee unless you have a wildcard. Contact Philip Hills 0614783330 philiphills@gmail.com .

Jan du Toitskloof is one of the best kloofs in the country and not be be missed. We have an opportunity to spend a weekend (or more for those who can) in the Western Cape’s most prestigious kloof. We will be going on Friday 12 April sleeping over in the Read more…

Camping/farmhouse weekend. Saturday we climb Klein Swartberg 1010 m, 18km round trip. Sections are footpaths, sections are jeep track. Sunday has optional short walks on the farm. Accommodation: can sleep 5 in 2 single beds, 1 double sleeper couch and 1 mattress on floor. R350 for 2 nights. Two rooms Read more…

Walk in on Monday, it's a 1000m climb so moderate fitness is required. On Tuesday we will visit the Fonteintjiesberg pools. Down again on Wednesday. Contact Elsie Oettle 082 737 9990

Fiksheid en ondervinding is noodsaaklik vir die Hex-berg. Daar is dae van 1700m klim 'Off-path' met 'n multi-dag rugsak. Ons beplan om o.a. by Perrie's shelter te oornag, spasie is beperk. Finale reelings is afhanklik van die weer en sal later bekend gemaak word. Participants must be fit and experienced Read more…

Starting at Eerste Tol in Bain's Kloof we will take the Old Limietberg trail over the first neck and then leave the path to find our own way up to the top. It is not difficult but the last bit is off-path. Six to seven hours, in and out route, Read more…

Ons beplan om een van die ou Bergklub roetes in die Klein-Drakensteinberge (bo Paarl) te verken. Die roete en terrein is onbekend, so afgronde, klouter en rowwe terrein is alles moontlik. Grootte van die groep is beperk. Leier: Nardus Cronje, ncwpbr@gmail.com, 082 347 8556

Spend a day on the Olive Glen farm with hiking, swimming or just relaxing. There are two hiking routes that can be done. The entrance fee for parking, hiking and toilet facilities is R 50 per adult, children free. Avril & Bruce Powrie will meet you on the farm with Read more…

Starting from Bethlehem farm parking (not far from Kylemore on the Banhoek pass behind Stellenbosch) we plan to visit the Volstruiskloof and Eikenhofkloof waterfalls. We will pass the ruins of the MCSA Stellenbosch hut, there is an optional detour up to Dragoon peak first buttress look out point. 10 km Read more…

We start at Eerste tol in Bainskloof to climb Klein Wellington Sneeukop. The first 4km is on a path, thereafter, we will find our way (off trail) to the top and possibly return via a slightly different route. Good level of fitness required. Cost is R50 for non wildcard holders. Read more…

Thordis will do the new Honingklip Red Route 18 km on Sunday 26 May. Starting at 9 am from parking. Please confirm at least a week before, because she has to inform the farmer a week before of the number of people joining. The hiking fee is R20 per person. Read more…

The RSVP and payment due date for the combined MCSA 2024 National Camp and July Camp at Cobham in the Drakensberg is Friday 31 May 2024. Please see the camp brochure for contact and payment details: 2024 National and July Camp Brochure

We will start at the Hawequa Scouts centre and hike up Wellington Hugonote kop via the Dragon route. 900m climb. The last bit is off path. Sections are a scramble but ropes are not needed, just a head for height. 7-8 hours. No cost. Contact Elsie Oettle 082 737 9990.

Greyton nature reserve hike, Sunday 2 June. Meet at the entrance to the nature reserve at 9 am for a walk to Uitkykkop. Be prepared for about 10km and a good climb. If we are still game after that physical torture, we can do the shorter and much easier Platkloof Read more…

Verkenning in die Tierkloof in Du Toitskloof. Die uitstappie kan 'n dag of dalk meer dae wees, afhangende van die weer en of mense wil lank bly. As die weer ons toelaat beplan ons om 'n lekker klouter / klim roete te doen. Lang dag met styl terrein sonder 'n Read more…

We will jog the 12km approach on a trail then climb the peak. Roughly 8-9km off trail and scrambling and return back to the start with another 10-12km jog back to the parking.  Participants must be very fit. Able to move over rough technical terrain with ease and be able Read more…

Beautiful private charlet accommodation in Ceres caravan park, hiking trails. Sleeping 6, R160 pppn for 2 nights. Deposit due 7 June. Bring your own bedding, towel, and braai wood. Various hikes: Murludi hiking trail, Christie Prinz hiking trail, Matroosberg hiking trail 35 km away.  Note that a minimum number of Read more…

Kasteelberg 2A+ We will hike up to Pulpit rock from Riebeeck West side. There will be scrambling and bundu bashing, the old trail is overgrown. Rain will cancel or postpone the hike. Contact Albert Cornelissen on 0828512575

NOTE: The RSVP and payment due date is 31 May 2024. We chose to return to the well-loved Cobham Reserve in the Southern Drakensberg. July Camp 2024, was designated the National Meet by the National President of the Central Committee of the Mountain Club of South Africa who bestowed a Read more…

We plan on hiking Perdekop, 13 km, 6-7 hours, 850 m rise, circular route. Moderate to good fitness is required. R70 pp. Contact Elsie Oettle on 082 737 9990

We'll do the Maermanskloof and Gifkloof trails. Meet at 9:30 am at the corner of Regent and Vlei Streets. We will walk the 7km Gifkloof trail before branching off on the Maermanskloof trail, which is around 5km, but entails quite a bit of ascent. The hike offers good views over Read more…

Meet at 9.30 at the corner of Regent and Vlei Streets. We will walk the 7km Gifkloof trail before branching off on the Maermanskloof trail, which is around 5km, but entails quite a bit of climbing. Good views over Greyton and the surrounding mountains. The finish may entail a wade Read more…

We will start from the Botanical garden parking area. First we will go up Paarl Rock to the cannon, next up to Bretagne Rock; the route to the top of Gordon's Rock is lesser known and includes a bit of scrambling but no rock-climbing. From there we will either go Read more…

Meet 9am at new harbor Hermanus for 5 hours coastal walk. Thereafter, draught beers and worlds best pizzas at the Gecko sea front. Contact Thordis 0834546660

Beautiful private charlet accommodation in Ceres caravan park, hiking trails and perhaps a bit of snow. Sleeping 6, R 160 pppn for 2 nights (R 320 total). Two place open. Bring your own bedding, towel, and braai wood. Hikes have a possibility for snow.  Note that a minimum number of Read more…

We will hike up Miaspoort to the Italian cross and on the way back go off trail to visit the P.O.W shelter. Contact Albert 0828512575 by 6 August to arrange access.

R220 pppn including bedding and towel. Visiting the gannets colony, and if lucky, we still see the flamingos and many other birds on the nearby vlei. Endless walking along the beach. Possible hiking 12km to Doorspring along a beautiful stretch of deserted coastline on which very few people have ever Read more…

On Sunday 15 September we are hiking Honingklip again approx 5 to 6 hours. Spring is on its way, and it is an exciting place to be. We will meet at 9am at their parking. Please bring R20 cash for the farmer. Thereafter, the best pizza and craft beer. WhatsApp Read more…

R 160 pppn if 6 people book (it will be more if the total is less than 6). Bring own bedding and towels. We plan to visit Laxtonia apple cider farm and do an extended hike in the nature reserve nearby. WhatsApp Thordis at 083 454 6660.

Jan du Toitskloof is one of the best kloofs in the Western Cape. This is a weekend hike, which involves boulder hopping and river walking with a heavy backpack. Note that this meet is only open to MCSA members. Contact Albert Cornelisse on 082 851 2575.

Stay with Rob and Gill at the Homestead on Friday and Saturday nights. 5 beds available in the cottage, bar fridge and 2 burner stove. Outdoor shower and composting toilet. Saturday morning visit to the Greyton market followed by the Maermanskloof trail in the nature reserve. Exercise those leg muscles Read more…

Leisurely seniors / family hike on the Green Route above Olive Glen. Thereafter pizza slices to enjoy at Camp D. Start 12 (noon). Note that MCSA members can also camp for free this weekend for up to 2 nights, up to 16 people at Olive Glen's Camp D campsite. First Read more…

We will start at Du Toit's Kloof hut and go up the Pinnacle route, we will either descent the same route or via Hellfire (A-Ridge) where we will leave a car to drive back to Du Toit's Kloof hut. Roughly 18 km and 1700 m elevation. A good level of Read more…

Dear Members / Beste lede You are cordially invited to the MCSA PW 2024 Annual General Meeting and year-endfunction on Saturday 9 November at Hawequas Scout Adventure Centre, Wellington.AGM starts at 16:15 (Please arrive at the gate from 15:00-16:00). This is a great opportunity to meet fellow members and connect Read more…

Accommodation, private charlet in Caravan Park R960 pn for up to 6 people. Bring your own bedding and towel. Contact Thordis WhatsApp 083454660

We will hike the Betty,s Bay circular, including Hangklip. Approx 5-6 hours. Contact Thordis Sixt on WhatsApp at 083 454 6660

We start at McBains Eerste tol for this relatively easy peak. Six hours in and out route, stops included. R50 for permits. Contact Elsie 082 737 9990

We walk through the Botriver in the water to the sea and go along the beach to either Hawston or Kleinmond. Approx 5-6 hours. Contact Thordis Sixt on WhatsApp at 083 454 6660