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Listing of previous organized away Weekends and Full Day Hikes
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** 1 Day Hike. Sunday, the 4th of December 2011 - Intuition Walk – Elands River Trail - Du Toitskloof - The valley and river trail is 70m to the right of Du Toitskloof Tunnel South Africa
It was a full day walk on the Elands River Trail - Du Toitskloof. The trail started in Du Toitskloof, immediately to the right after the Worcester exit of the Huguenot Tunnel. From the parking area, the trail headed back towards the tunnel and, beneath the two bridges, a sign indicated the direction of the Elands River Trail. After about 30min we came to our first swim break and tea break. It was amazing how close we were to the N1, but you could not hear any traffic at all, just the sounds of nature….
From here the trail headed up the side away from the river. What was most noticeable was the huge variety of flowers and impressive valley views. The trail continued onto Fisherman's Cave, which was also second swimming pool stop and also the place that we had lunch. Such a beautiful place, that we could have stayed a lot longer there. On the way back we stopped for a welcome cool down swim, at the river swimming spot where we stopped for tea in the morning. This is a trail that I will definitely do again.
** 1 Day Hike. 11th of September 2011 - Spring Flower Walk - West Coast National Park
It was a walk in the West Coast National Park, to view the Spring Flowers, including drive and hike around the West Coast National Park. We viewed wildlife, great seascapes, out of this world flower vistas and the beautiful Langebaan Lagoon.
I think a high for all of us was the flower display in its entire splendor along the Bakoor Trail. We did not see any foxes, but we did see tortoises, eland and an impressive dung beetle. The BAKOOR TRAIL - 4.6km", this is a short walk from the Langebaan gate to Seeberg view point. A easy and highly recommended walk as you need to get up close to the flowers to really appreciate them, driving past them in your car.. is just not the same. From the Bird Hides, we did not see the full variety of birds on offer, but we did see quite a few flamingoes having an afternoon nap. On the way back we stopped at the Geelbek restaurant to for tea and delicious cake ;-)
The spectacular views and great soulful company were as always especially enjoyable. - See full listing of pictures from the last organized walk (you dont have to have a face book account to view these pictures) -
** 1 Day Hike. 10th April 2011 in the Cape Point Nature Reserve..It was day walk in Cape Point Nature Reserve South Africa. Starting from the Two Oceans Restaurant via Vasco Da Gama Peak on the False Bay side, offering a 360 Degree view of Cape Point and the Lighthouse. The route then headed in the direction towards the main entrance at Cape Point and then head down towards Platboom Bay on the Atlantic Ocean side. From here the route went back along the coast past Dias Beach and back to the restaurant for late afternoon tea. This route certainly offered some spectacular coastal views, not to mention viewing of various wildlife and game viewing along the. Of the Three varied walks done in the past year in Cape Point, most of agreed that this was the best so far, with its contrasting spectacular views. Most levels of fitness. ...
** 1 Day Hike. 20th March 2011 in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and the Tweede Waterval Trail. It was day walk in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and the Tweede Waterval trail, just past Stellenbosch and located 70km from Cape Town. It was a walk which offered plenty of time to take in the spectacular scenery as the walk took us up to the Tweede Waterfall, the perfect paradise spot to have lunch, swim and relax from the warmth of the of the day. The spectacular views and great soulful company were as always especially enjoyable. Most levels of fitness. ...
*** 3 Day Long Weekend away. 3rd - 5th December 2010 - Bonamanzi Adventures on the Breede River, situated some 12km past Worcester from Cape Town. Group size was 17 people in Self-catered accommodation. It was 3 day / 2 night away trip, starting on the Friday and ending on Sunday. The highlight of the weekend included canoeing on Breede River. Other activities included: swimming, a yoga group session offer by Estralita Gunther, poetry reading by Kirsten Pearson, evening star walk and time to relax. Not to mention the great food and conversations shared…. The weather was great, enabling us to enjoy the wonders of nature and scenic landscapes. The great soulful company of like minded people was as always especially enjoyable. See pictures from the last organised walk ( you dont have to have a face book account to view these pictures) - http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=255660&id=661620968&l=7f0dcb0580
*** 4 Day Long Weekend away. 6th - 9th August 2010 - Kogelberg Nature Reserve, situated some 90 km south - east of Cape Town and near the coastal town of Kleinmond is about 8 km south-east of the reserve. Self-catering accommodation. All levels of fitness. Activities, included a short Day Walk along the Palmiet River, where we had lunch at a spot called the "beach". Some even braved the cold river water. Other activities included: Yoga Group Session offer by Estralita Gunther, a discussion on Sacred spaces by Julian Gordon, a movie evening, star gazing, thought provoking discussions and leisure time to relax and connect within.. The weather was great, enabling us to enjoy the wonders of nature, scenic landscapes, spectacular flowers. Of note we saw a duiker and for those lucky few saw a Spotted Ganet which is normally only seen at night.
*** 1 Day Hike. 25th April 2010 in the Cape Point Nature Reserve. It was a walk from Olifantsbos parking area in Cape Point and along the Shipwreck trail on the coast to the remains of the Thomas. T. Tucker. Wrecked in (1942). This part of the route offered some impressive sea views, with over ten ship wrecks located here. “Well not all visible” Beyond the wreck the route followed the coast to the wreck of the Nolloth, (1964). Here the path turned inland until it joined the Sirkelvlei path. From here the route leads onto Sirkelsvlei. This was also our lunch spot. From Sirkelsvlei the route lead back to the parking area at Olifantsbos. Most levels of fitness.
*** 1 Day Hike. 6th December 2009 to the Famous Crystal Pools on the Steenbras River Trail, just past Gordon's Bay. This is one of the Western Cape's lesser known trails. Most levels of fitness.
*** 3 Day Long Weekend away. 20 - 22 November 2009 - Good Hope Farm, situated near Riversondereind mountains - Near Robertson. Self-catering accommodation. All levels of fitness.
*** 1 Day Hike. 6th September 2009 - Day trail in the West Coast National Park. Steenbok 1 x day flower & wildlife trail. This section of the National Park is only open in flower season - August and September, with the largest concentration of mammals being found here in the Postberg part of the Reserve. All levels of fitness.
*** 3 Day Long Weekend away. 14-16 Aug 2009 - Kogelberg Nature Reserve, situated some 90 km south - east of Cape Town and near the coastal town of Kleinmond is about 8 km south-east of the reserve. Self-catering accommodation. All levels of fitness.
*** 3 Day Long Weekend away. 28 Nov - 30th Nov 2008 - Sanddrif Holiday Resort - Central Cederberg, near Clanwilliam. THE CEDERBERG CONSERVANCY. This vast wilderness area, covering almost 172 000 ha. Some of the many highlights were the following: Swimming at Maalgat; visiting Maltese Cross; the sacred Stadsaal Caves & Bushman Paintings and the Cederberg Observatory for Star Gazing - http://www.cederbergobs.org.za Self-catering accommodation. All levels of fitness.
*** 3 Day Long Weekend away. 29 - 31 August 2008 - Kogelberg Nature Reserve, situated some 90 km south - east of Cape Town and near the coastal town of Kleinmond is about 8 km south-east of the reserve. Self-catering accommodation. All levels of fitness.
*** 3 Day Long Weekend away. 14 - 16 June 2008 - De Hoop Nature Reserve, situated at the start of the famous WHALE TRAIL, 60km east of Bredasdorp / Region: Overberg and 260km from Cape Town. Self-catering accommodation. All levels of fitness.
*** 4 Day Long Weekend away. 1 - 4 May 2008 - Salmonsdam Nature Reserve, near Stanford. Self-catering accommodation. All levels of fitness.
*** 1 Day Hike. 16th March 2008 - Jonkershoek Nature Reserve and up to the Tweede Waterval.. All levels of fitness.
*** 1 Day Hike. 2nd December 2007 to the Famous Crystal Pools on the Steenbras River Trail, just past Gordon's Bay. This is one of the Western Cape's lesser known trails. All levels of fitness.
*** 3 Day Long Weekend away. 12 - 14 January 2007 - Slanghoek Mountain Resort near Worcester. The trip included canoeing, swimming, hiking (two short day-walks plus an evening stargazing walk!) Self-catering accommodation. All levels of fitness.
*** 5 Day Hike. 13 July - 17 July 2006 - Fish River Canyon - 5 day Hiking in the Fish River Canyon - Namibia. (86 km)
*** 3 Day Hike. 29 April - 1 May 2006 - Groot Winterhoek Wilderness. Hiking in the Groot Winterhoek Wilderness area 3 Day/ 2 Night Hike (51 km)
*** 2 Day Hike. 4/5/ March 2006 - Kogelberg Nature Reserve, situated some 90 km south - east of Cape Town and the coastal town of Kleinmond is about 8 km south-east of the reserve. Self-catering accommodation. All levels of fitness.
*** 3 Day Hike. 6/7/8 January 2005 - Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve. Hiking in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve 3 Day/ 2Night Hike (41 km)
As a reminder.
It is always best to be pro-active with regards to safety. If possible only walk in organized groups. One of my main priorities is safety and in the three years of organizing these walks, we have not had any such unpleasant experiences. We are determined not to be put off from exploring the wonderful, heavenly piece of heritage which we have in Table Mountain.
@ -- Sunday 12th February 2012 - [FULLY BOOKED] - Full Day River Trail Walk on Sunday the 29th of January 2012 - Krom River Trail - Du Toitskloof ( just after the tunnel on the N1 on the left).
This easy out-and-back trail starts in Du Toitskloof, immediately to the left after the Worcester exit of the Huguenot Tunnel. Permit holders can park at a fenced parking area, about 700m after the tunnel, on the left side of the road near the tunnel control truck stop. The trail crosses the Krom and Molenaars Rivers and leads for 2.5km (about 2.5 hours) to the Krom River waterfall.
The first section (about 10 minutes) of the footpath follows the right bank of the Molenaars River in the direction of the old tunnel. When it reaches the Krom River the path follows the right side of the kloof. At the top end of the kloof the vegetation becomes more dense. The last section leads through indigenous riverine forest to the first waterfall.
7km (8hrs) - 3.5km each way. The trail follows the river - passing magnificent mountain pools up to the waterfall (ideal for swimming)
PLEASE NOTE:
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To join this full day hike or full day walks away that require pre-booking with payment, like the one of the 22nd Jan 2012, you will at least have to had joined us on one Sunday Walks before the due date.
COST: R70.00, including permits - [Group size: 16 - max - booking essential - Details listed in next email
@ -- Sunday 26thFebruary 2012 at 9AM - - Regular Sunday open group walk. Details to be advised.
@ -- More dates to be added. Details to be advised.
