All Moderate

For notes and more information on participating on our hikes please click here.

GRADINGS OF HIKES

  • FF Family friendly.
  • PF Pet friendly.
  • Easy - A short, flattish walk 3-8kms
  • Moderate - 8-15km hike without big and steep inclines. Physical fitness advisable
  • Difficult - 8-25kms, steep inclines and possibly some moderate rock scrambling and/or rocky paths and/or no paths and/or tricky river crossings. Physical fitness essential
  • Very difficult - more than 8kms with many extremes. Physical fitness absolutely essential.

Western Route to Fire tower (from Protea Gardens, Howick)

Follow various mountain bike trails through the plantation forests to the fire tower and on to the dams below for a picnic. Return via a different route
25 April 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Iain
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 15km
Cost: R35 for pensioners (Over 65) & R55 for others

DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAIN RETREAT – OLIVIERSHOEK

An opportunity to share the breathtaking views from this rooftop Pass overlooking the Free State and Natal in all their beauty, following trails that are steeped in history. There is something for all levels in
1 May 2026
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4 May 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Hettie
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: Varied
Cost: R500pppn

MOUNT PERAZIM HIKING TRAIL, ST FORT FARM, CLARENS

2 day slackpack, circular route. Overnight Friday at base camp, Saturday hike up to the cave (9km). Groundsheets and mattresses supplied, ablutions, braai facilities – all you need is a sleeping bag and food. Sunday
8 May 2026
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10 May 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Hettie
Exposure Scale: Minimal
Distance: +/- 18kms round trip
Cost: R750 + R200 slackpacking fee

KENNETH STAINBANK NATURE RESERVE, YELLOWWOOD PARK

We will hike through the gorgeous grasslands and yellowwood tree coastal forests. A chance to spot zebras, bushbuck, mongoose and birds and the ruins of Coedmore Castle
9 May 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Nonhlanhla & Sthabiso
Exposure Scale: mild
Distance: 13km
Cost: R60pp

MAHAI CAMPING WEEKEND – RNNP

Camping Weekend, Saturday and Sunday (possibly Friday). Meet at RNNP Main Office at 8:00am Please make own bookings with QEP Sat – day walk to Tugela Gorge and Tunnel – 14km total. Sun – Walk
23 May 2026
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24 May 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Deon
Exposure Scale: Nil
Distance: 14 & 11 km
Cost: R180 pppn

KRANTZKLOOF NATURE RESERVE, KLOOF

Meet in the carpark off Kloof Falls Road.This is a 4hr/10km hike through indigenous forest and grassland. Along the Beacon Trail we have views of the Molweni Gorge, rock cliffs and waterfalls. We switch to
30 May 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Graham
Exposure Scale: High
Distance: 10 km
Cost: R70pp

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

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

BLINKWATER TRAIL

An adventure all wrapped up in one amazing outing. Walk through indigenous forest, highveld grasslands and Eucalyptus plantation. Crossing bubbling streams underground as you walk under the arch. Meet at New Hanover and travel to
27 June 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Dusty
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 12km
Cost: R60pp

GRADINGS OF HIKES

  • FF Family friendly.
  • PF Pet friendly.
  • Easy - A short, flattish walk 3-8kms
  • Moderate - 8-15km hike without big and steep inclines. Physical fitness advisable
  • Difficult - 8-25kms, steep inclines and possibly some moderate rock scrambling and/or rocky paths and/or no paths and/or tricky river crossings. Physical fitness essential
  • Very difficult - more than 8kms with many extremes. Physical fitness absolutely essential.

NOTES ABOUT HIKING

  1. Hikes are graded so that members can select the activity best suited to their own level of fitness and do not cause unreasonable delay to fellow hikes.
  2. Contact the leader of a day hike at least 3 days in advance of your intention to participate. If you need to cancel, please contact the leader as soon as possible. Numbers are often limited and there may be a waiting list.
  3. Contact the leader of a camping weekend at least one week in advance of your intention to participate.
  4. If accommodation bookings are required, please contact the leader at your earliest convenience to secure yourself a booking.
  5. Leaders have the prerogative to exclude a member if they doubt their health condition, physical fitness or suitability of their hiking gear for a particular activity.
  6. Advise the leader of any medical condition prior to any hike & carry the necessary medication – The leader will not administer First Aid.
  7. Carry your medical aid, doctor, and close family friend contact details in your backpack at all times. We encourage all hikers to attach their membership badges to their backpacks with these details available.
  8. Further information on the Rules and Regulations, for your safety, please click here.