Events

As part of the Stellenbosch section's 70th Birthday they are having a late afternoon picnic in Jonkershoek on 21 October. There will be various hikes before the picnic. People from all MCSA sections are invited. See the RSVP form for more information and to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqeHFdJKdAxulftpY9LWS5D8aih4qX1LwYARtpt7mUpEoadQ/viewform. Alternatively contact Nardus Cronje Read more…

Join Justin Nurse and Ma’ayan Hamilton (from McBains Lodge in Eerste Tol) for a 4 -7 hour day hike. This is a great mid-week opportunity to explore Limietberg Nature Reserve with some of the locals who know the all the routes, secret pools and hidden caves, as well as the Read more…

It is not surprising that this kloof is popular, the Pools and waterfalls are beautiful and the fynbos pristine. We will hike in to the base of the tall waterfall, on the way back we will also visit Disa Pool and the middle waterfall. It is an in -and out Read more…

Ruststasie in the country between Malmesbury and Moorreesburg. Activities include hiking Koringberg (Saturday), endless short and long country walks, cycling to Darling( 30km one way) and visit Evita se Perron, or Moorreesburg (15km one way) and visit the wheat Industry museum. The camping is on a private farm in a Read more…

Koringberg is in the Swartland, not far from Moorreesburg. This is a long but easy hike, the mountain will still be in Spring with flowers and endless swartland views, Elandsberg and Piketberg in the distance, plenty of blue sky.  No cost. There is an option to camp over, see Swartland Read more…

The Committee of the Mountain Club of South Africa – Paarl/Wellington Section invites you to attend its Annual General Meeting on 11 November, 15:00 at the Hawequas Scout Adventure Centre, Wellington. Members are also welcome to camp over and have the opportunity to do some hikes on Sunday. Camping is free and beds Read more…

This Ontongs cave hike starts on Silwerfontein near the Voelvlei Dam. Friday night: Sleep in a converted bus(can sleep 10) or camp outside Saturday: Hike +/-6km to cave, can sleep 16max Just below Ontongskop peak 815m Sunday: Hike back to bus +/-10km R250/p/p for 2 nights or join the Saturday Read more…

Sunday 24 December we meet 9am at Park Rd 7, Fisherhaven. We walk in the Botriver to the sea then along the beach to Hawston or Kleinmond and back again. 5 to 6 hours. Contact Thordis Sixt at 083 454 6660 or sixtthordis@gmail.com.

Dear hikers, meet Friday 5th January at 8am at Kogelberg Nature Reserve entrance gate to hike along the Palmiet River with lots of swimming. Approx 5 hours. Bring wild card or R60 cash entrance fee. Contact Thordis Sixt on WhatsApp at 083 454 6660.

Saturday 6 January we meet 8am at Park Rd 7, Fisherhaven. We walk through Botriver Lagoon to the sea and then along the beach to either Hawston or Kleinmond. Contact Thordis Sixt on WhatsApp at 083 454 6660.

Sunday 7th of January we meet at 8 am at Delport Rd Betty's Bay hiking the circular route through fynbos, up Hangklip then along the coast. Approx 6 hours. Leader: Thordis Sixt on WhatsApp at 083 454 6660.

Monday 8th of January we meet at 8am at Houwhoek Hotel Parking hiking the 12km circular route approx 4 hours. Contact leader Thordis Sixt on WhatsApp at 083 454 6660.

We meet at the New Harbour parking at 8 am. Hiking the Cliff Path and back 16 km. Thereafter worlds best Pizza and draft at the New Harbour Gecko. contact Thordis 0834546660

Dear hikers, Saturday 24th February we will hike the Honingklip red route 17km. We have permission to swim in their big dam. Close the beautiful day off with world's best craft draft and pizza. We plan to meet at 8am at their parking. Please bring R20 cash entrance fee. Contact Read more…

Saturday 24th February we hike Honingklip, red route 17km. We have permission to swim in their big dam. Close the beautiful day with world's best craft draft and pizza. We meet 8am at their parking. Please bring R20  cash entrance fee. Confirm with Thordis, 0834546660

Meet early morning at the Kogelberg Nature reserve office for the Palmiet rivier hike. R60 is required for the permit. Contact Thordis 0834546660 for more information or to secure your place.

This camp is already full, contact Thordis if you want to be on the waiting list. We have a special price booking in Lambertsbay 2 nights, 1st and 2nd March, R150pppn. Max 6 people in 2 cabins. The one room has 2 stockbeds the other room 1 double bed. Bedding Read more…

Arch Kloof is a subsidiary of Bains Kloof, named after the waterfall which tumbles through an arch. Contact Kuba 0820807258 kuba@apap.co.za

Ons het die hut bespreek om die boulder fields rondom die hut 'n bietjie te gaan verken. Almal welkom, inlsuitend kinders onder toesig van hulle ouers. Kontak leier Rian Doorduin by riaan.doorduin@gmail.com.

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