The journey is as important as the destination

Midlands Hiking Club is a friendly and very welcoming club offering hikes throughout the year mainly in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Hikes range from easy (introductory) to very difficult and requiring a high level of fitness.

Upcoming Hikes

KWAWULA GAME ESTATE, Karkloof

A lovely tour of this estate, along paths in an undulating grassland and indigenous forest landscape, with the added attraction of seeing a wide range of antelope. We will have lunch at a lovely tranquil
31 May 2026
Grading: Easy
Leader: Carol
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 8km

Christmas in June – MEANDER HUT

Why wait for Christmas? Join me on this winter hike to Meander Hut, a moderate walk in with a scenic walk back to the camp. Bunk beds in shared rooms, toilets and even showers. Please
6 June 2026
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7 June 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Deon
Exposure Scale: Nil
Distance: 13.2km Total
Cost: 150pppn

CYPRUS CAVE – MKHOMAZI day hike

Lovely, isolated reserve. First part, after crossing a stream, is a fairly steep climb until you reach a plateau for a while with lovely views. This is followed by a gradual descent to the cave
7 June 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Dusty
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 10kms
Cost: R80pp

FOUNTAINHILL ESTATE – REICHE TRAIL

Day hike in the nature reserve with game viewing, bird watching and a view of the falls from the bottom. Walk along the top of the gorge with lovely views towards Albert Falls dam.
14 June 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Libby
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 12/14 kms
Cost: TBA

More Karkloof Country Club trails

Following the 21km trail running route and then branching off on various trails that not many people cover on foot.
20 June 2026
Grading: Easy
Leader: Iain
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 12 to 14km
Cost: R35 for pensioners (Over 65) & R55 for others

ROMAN BATHS, KAMBERG

We follow an old road to the river with a huge pool and some smaller splash pools, bring your swim gear, hats and sunscreen. No shade along the way. An easy walk in this beautiful
21 June 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Beth
Exposure Scale: Mild on climb down to the pools
Distance: 10km
Cost: R80pp
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