Greyton hike
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…
Greyton; Maermanskloof and Gifkloof (5-6 hours)
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…
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
Paarl: Three Rock tour loop (2B)
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…
Hermanus coastal walk
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
Canceled Thomas Hut
Die op stap na die hut is 1000 m se vertikale klim op 'n goeie paadjie. Bo sal ons 'n piek of twee klim of, as ons gelukkig is, in die sneeu baljaar. Kontak die leier Nardus Cronjé as jy belangstel: 082 347 8556 or ncwpbr@gmail.com
Ceres Weekend
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…
Miaspoort to Huguenot Peak (2a)
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.
Lambertsbay (Beach walks and Bird-watching weekend)
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…
Honingklip, R43 Hermanus Rd, Botriver (3A)
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…
Canceled Limietberg piek
We will start at Eerste Tol and hike up along the Old Limietberg Trail. After the saddle we go off-trail to summit Limietberg peak. In-and out route. R50 for the permit. Contact Albert 0828512575
[Full] Kamiesberg, 6 day self catering slackpacking
NOTE: This hike is already fully booked The Kamiesberg Adventure is a route in the picturesque Kamiesberg mountain range. The landscape is breath-taking and the desert at its best in September. The trail is a 106km long circle route, you need to to be healthy and fit. For more information Read more…
Canceled Simonsberg (3A+)
We will summit Simonsberg and visit the man made overhang/cave. Rain will cancel or postpone. Contact Albert 082 851 2575
Ceres hiking weekend
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.
Krom River Hut Workmeet
Join us for some scheduled maintenance at Krom River hut. Please email Kuba on kuba@apap.co.za confirming your attendance, for one or two days.
Jan du Toit’s Kloof weekend
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.
Greyton/Klein Swartberg weekend
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…
Olive Glen Farm, Klein Drakenstein (1A)
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…
Du Toit’s peak day hike (3B)
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…
Canceled Wemmershoek traverse (3A+)
Start at Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve and end at Miaspoort, Du Toit's kloof pass. 3 days and 2 nights wild camping. Roughly 38 km. A good level of fitness required. Peaks to be bagged: Perdekop 1575 mWemmershoek peak 1756 mOlifantshoekpiek 1750 mWemmershoek Tafelberg 1748 mWinterberg 1610 mHaelhoeksneeukop 1532 mHugenootkop 1318 Read more…
Western Cape Joint Meet
he MCSA Stellenbosch section is hosting this year's Western Cape Joint Meet in Du Toit's Kloof over the weekend of 1 to 3 November 2024. We have a variety of activities planned in the Du Toit's Kloof valley over multiple days, however the majority of the meets are planned for Saturday, 2 November Read more…
Annual General Meeting, Hawequas Scouts
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…
Felixberg Traverse, Klein-Drakensteinberge (3B+)
Felixberg dwarsstap (traverse) is 'n ongelooflike interessante roete (ook bekend as die Ken Howes-Howell roete) aan die Paarl kant van Du Toitskloofpas (in die Klein-Drakensteinberg). Dit het matige klouterwerk en 'n asemrowende knife edge en ledge teen die Felixberg kranse. Die plan is om in Donkerkloof te begin en by Read more…
Ceres weekend, cherry season, and hiking
Accommodation, private charlet in Caravan Park R960 pn for up to 6 people. Bring your own bedding and towel. Contact Thordis WhatsApp 083454660
Canceled Lambertsbay Weekend
Accomodation is R2040 for up to 6 people for 2 nights, including bedding and towel. If we are 6 people, it is R170 pppn. As usual, endless beach, Gannets, and Vlei for birdwatching. Contact Thordis Sixt on WhatsApp at 083 454 6660.
Betty’s Bay circular
We will hike the Betty,s Bay circular, including Hangklip. Approx 5-6 hours. Contact Thordis Sixt on WhatsApp at 083 454 6660
Limietberg Piek, Bainskloof
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
Botriver walk
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
Kromrivier piek circular (2B)
Vanaf die parkering klim ons Kromrivier piek, dan oor die Witteberg vlakte en af by Kromrivier Dome vir n swem in die rotspoele. 6 tot 7 ure. Redelike fiksheid word benodig. Ontmoet by die Telkom hek vroeg Saterdag oggend. Toegang moet gereel word, Whatsapp vir Elsie Oettle op 082 737 Read more…
Kogelberg riverwalk
We will do the Riverwalk in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve. 5km one way to the big pool. R50 cash or wildcard. Contact Thordis Sixt on WhatsApp at 083 454 6660
Visgat Cayon
Once again club members are privileged to spend a weekend in this beautiful, privately owned part of the upper Olifants river. 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 in Read more…
Wildcamping Bainskloof (2B)
On Saturday we hike about 2 hours to a secluded camping spot, climb Limietberg peak in the afternoon. On Sunday we walk out on the Old Limietberg trail to reach tweede tol via Wolwekloof. MCSA members only. Contact Elsie Oettle on 082 737 9990 or e-mail elsieoettle@gmail.com
Kogelberg river walk (2A)
Meet 8am at parking. 5km one way. R50 cash or wildcard. Contact Thordis Sixt on 0834546660
Meulwater Paarlberg (1A)
Familie en kinder stap deur die Botaniese tuine op Paarlberg. Daar is braai geriewe en piekniek plek vir die wat langer wil bly na die stap. Kontak Albert Cornelissen 082 851 2575
Botriver Lagoon (2A)
We walk through the Botriver Lagoon to the beach and further along the beach to either Hawston or Kleinmond as desired. Contact Thordis Sixt on 0834546660
Botriver Lagoon (2A)
We walk through the Botriver Lagoon to the beach and further along the beach to either Hawston or Kleinmond as desired. Contact Thordis Sixt on 0834546660
Honingklip Farm (2A)
We hike at Honingklip farm, R43 Bot River for 5 hours. Including a swim in their dam. Contact Thordis Sixt on 0834546660
Saddle Ravine (2B)
Meet on the TM road under the Bluegums at the start of the zig zag path to the Saddle at 7:30 AM and bring Morning tea and goodies as we will be down by Lunchtime. Saddle Ravine is beautifully wooded and involves some easy rock scrambling so participants need to be Read more…
Springstygbeugel Wild camping (2B)
Wild camping at the Boulders on the Neck between Groot Wellington Sneeukop and Slanghoek Peak. We will walk in from Eerste Tol on Friday afternoon. Saturday we will either go up Groot Wellington sneeukop or Slanghoek amphitheatre and peak. On Sunday we will stop at the pools on the way Read more…
Social meet and hiking
Social Meet - Olive Glen Farm is hosting a social day meet get-together for all MCSA members on Olive Glen Farm on Saturday 1 March from 1 pm onwards till late. Snacks will be provided. Bring your own picnic/braai. RSVP Avril Powrie. Cell & Whatsapp 082 921 4325 Hiking - Read more…
Smalblaar technical kloofing (abseil), Du Toitskloof
This is an opportunity to do the stunning Smalblaar kloof, a mossy green canyon which flows all year round. It starts with an exquisite narrow canyon section, which eventually opens up to reveal a majestic vista. As you make you way through the canyon you will descend 6 beautiful waterfall Read more…
Botriver walk (2A)
We walk through the Botriver to the sea and back. Roughly 3,5 hours. Exciting experience. Contact Thordis Sixt on 083 454 6660
Silvermine rock climbing
Beginner and intermediate rock climbing meet at Silvermine lower crag. Gear needed: harness, climbing shoes and helmet. If you need any gear, please contact me. Fees: Adult gate entry R42, Children R21(Free entry with a valid Wild card), Climbing permit R105(Free for MCSA members with a valid membership card) Contact Read more…
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.
Shackleton crash hike (2A)
Out and back hike to the 1963 Shackleton Crash site in Stettynskloof to view the wreckage and give a talk on the accident as a well as talk about Limietberg Nature Reserve and the environment. Contact Deon Rossouw on 072 437 4011 or dross@capenature.co.za
Paarl rock climbing
Fun day of sport climbing on Paarl mountain. We will set up some beginner-friendly top-ropes. Possibility of multi pitch climbing for those who are keen. Experienced will be paired with inexperienced to show them the ropes. Difficulty/grading: Beginner to Intermediate, with routes ranging from Grade 11 and up. Gear needed: Read more…
Varingkloof abseil (2D)
Joint kloofing meet with MCSA Stellenbosch. Still tentative but we will meet at Eden forest, then head up to Varingkloof and abseil down, 7 abseils of 10-24m. Beginner friendly abseils. Weather permitting of course. Gear needed: Helmet, harness, rappel device, 2 locking carabiners and personal anchor. If you need any Read more…
Steenboksberg, Bainskloof
We will spend the weekend camping at Steenboksberg, Bainskloof. The first property owned by the MCSA, and has been declared a Natural Heritage Site. It includes Bailey’s Peak in the Limietberg range and a beautiful valley with idyllic camping, a shelter and pools, and a great diversity of flora. With family-friendly Read more…
Leopard trail, Baviaanskloof(Fully booked)
The Leopard Trail is a 4-day and 3-night hike set in the magnificent Baviaanskloof World Heritage Site Wilderness Reserve. This is a slack packing hike – each day the organisers will transport your bags and food from one overnight hut to the next, leaving you to walk with only a Read more…
MCSA National Kloofing meet – Loskop, Limpopo
We are excited to run a National Kloofing Meet in Loskop, Limpopo, to share this passion with everybody. We have opened a number of kloofs in the area, some are commercial and easy to access, while others are more off the beaten track. There is also the possibility of facilitating Read more…
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.