Please note that there will be NO CLUB NIGHT IN APRIL. The last Tuesday in April falls immediately after Easter and the Wednesday is also a public holiday. In addition, there are two long hikes during that time so many of our members will be away. In view of this, the Committee decided to cancel.
31 May - Quiz Evening to find the “The Brain of Florida Hiking Club”. Watch this space for more details ….
28 June – Peter Greaves will give us a presentation on his Trip to the Arctic.
(Please note this WILL NOT be on Sunday but EASTER MONDAY)
This month’s day hike will be held on Easter MONDAY 25 April 2011 at Thaba Inkwe (Mountain of the Leopard), followed by a bring and braai.
A beautiful game farm with lots of birds and animals to see. Walk on roads constructed for game drives, so no actual hike trails. May be some fairly stiff climbs, but we have all day and can stop frequently to admire animals and views. We will be provided with a map and we can choose the distance – will probably do about 10 km
Directions: Take the R563 from Krugersdorp towards Hekpoort. Pass the Maropeng turnoff (on your LEFT) and continue for about 5 km (sorry, don’t know the exact distance) until, on your RIGHT, you will see a large gate with a thatch covering and a sign “Thaba Inkwe”. Meet at the gate.
Time: Please be there by 8.00 a.m.
Cost: R100.00 per person for the day. This may sound steep, but bear in mind that it is a very short distance to travel, therefore low petrol cost.
Please confirm by Wednesday 20 April if you are coming. E-mail joanc@telkomsa.net or phone/SMS 083 890 4298 or 011 955 1618.
Hope you will join us!
Please see information below from Flo regarding the weekend/longer hikes that she has booked for this year. If you are interested in booking for any of these please contact her direct:
Flo – Cell : 082 785 8165; e-mail : cdc@lantic.net; fax : 086 502 4673
MAY 20 – 21 : SUIKERBOSCHFONTEIN HIKING TRAIL – CAROLINA MPUMALANGA
BACK PACKING, but it is possible to transfer a vehicle from the base camp to the overnight camp
A portion of the farm has been proclaimed as the Paulina van Niekerk Nature Reserve and this trail traverses this reserve. The area is very rugged and scenic and the trail takes in the most beautiful areas of the farm. The overnight camp is very beautiful and original in layout as it is set among high rock pillars.
Members R270 / Non-members R300
JUNE 24 – 26 : EYE VIEW HIKING TRAIL – RUSTENBURG / KOSTER @ R230 MEMBERS / R260 NON-MEMBERS
BASE CAMP – A MUST HIKE!! All nature lovers, bird watchers and keen hikers. Only 135km from Pretoria, outside Rustenburg on the Koster road. There are 2 well planned, day circular trails with stunning panoramic views – from there the name “Eye View”. These trails are moderate trails and will suit all levels of hikers. The base camp is situated on top of the mountain, a communal bush kitchen, donkey showers, flushing loos, electric lights.
Members R230 / Non-members R260
JULY 22 – 24 : TEPELKOP HIKING TRAIL – NEAR BETHLEHEM @ R230 MEMBERS / R260 NON-MEMBERS
BASE CAMP – An idyllic situation awaits the hiker. From the hiker’s hut which is situated next to the owners house, beautiful vistas unfold of the surrounding hills. The accommodation is better equipped than most. Ablutions include hot showers, flushing loos, and electric lights. Need to supply own wood and charcoal. The first day of the trail is 12km long and starts off with a short walk through pasture land until the foot of the mountains are reached. A climb up the side of Tepelkop follows with panoramic views back across the valley.
Members R230 – Non-members R260