| Date |
Coordinator |
Event Description |
Event Details |
Grade |
Sat
4 Feb |
Peter Phillips |
Disa Spotting |
8:00 at Constantia Nek. End ±3pm. Phone (no call me backs) or email prphillips@ruraldevelopment.gov.za |
3Cc |
| 021 674 3979 |
Will ascend Disa Gorge from the museum and follow the Aquaduct where the Disa's abound before trying Junction Peak with it's cave and craggy ascents. Initally we'll ascend Constantia Corner and descend down through the forest afterwards to our cars Heavy rain cancels. Bring money for drinks afterwards. |
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Sat
4 Feb |
Heather |
Supper Club – Zapata Mexican Restaurant |
6.30 FOR 7pm at Zapata. Harfield Village Centre (opp Brad’s Grill), 2nd Ave, HarfiedMax 16 people. RSVP by Wed 1st Feb (also, if you book earlier and decide to cancel, please do so by this date) to Heather.Chapman@capetown.gov.za |
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| Email please |
After dinner, then those who wish to Boogie Nightclub. Opened recently. Stegman road, Claremont Catering to all 70’s and 80’s and disco fans! The venue has been decorated in a Retro style and is dedicated to old school music. Fri and Sat no under 25’s allowed! Free entry before 10pm. – R40 after – Finally a place for the older S Suburbs crowd to hang out! Parking: Draper square parking lot is the best – turn down Draper St off Main Rd Claremont (Road behind Virgin Active and P+P) at bottom of road turn right into Draper square parking lot – park on Right side of lot – club is 30m away. |
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Sun
5 Feb |
John James |
Camps Bay to Sea Point |
7am at P+P, Main Rd, Camps Bay. Ends ±12h00 and then lunch on the beach. |
2Aa |
| 084 2499979 |
Early start to beat the crowds. Walk to sea point then back along the beach swimming as we go. |
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Sun
5 Feb |
Sam G |
Bains Kloof |
8.30am to 4pm. Book on Fri 3 Feb at 9am. Meet at Lodge. |
2Bb |
| 082 498 0361 |
Up Witte River from Tweede Tol and Back. Rock Hopping all the way. Bring lots of food 2 L water and money for permit. |
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Sun
5 Feb |
Iona Scholtz |
Jazz Evening |
Helderberg Nature Reserve, Somerset West. Music starts at 17h30. Meet on lawns from 16h00. Feel free to sms or call 0824980027 to make arrangements. Place for 3 in my car from Wynberg. |
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| 0824980027 |
An evening of Jazz, picnic and beautiful summer sunset and listen to the cool sounds of VJR (Virtual Jazz Reality) with Ian Smith. R40 entrance fee. Bring your own picnic and drinks. |
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Tue
7 Feb |
Sam G |
Pub Night: Barocca |
From 7pm at Barocca, Camps Bay Field, Camps Bay Beach Drive.
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| 082 498 0361 |
Join us for a Sundowner or two. The “beach Bar” is a tent on the beach end of the field next to Kauai & Vida and is there for the season. Check out the website for more details: www.barocca.co.za |
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Wed
8 Feb |
Maré |
Lion's Head Full Moon |
From 17h30 till late. Start at entrance close to Kramat. Email: mareascott@meridian.org.za |
2Bb |
| Email Please |
Up the Twirly-Whirly route. Sun Set: 19:47. Moon Rise: 19:54. Bring warm clothes, food, drinks, torch, etc to see sun set and moon rise. See: http://sites.google.com/site/mountainmeanderswiki/Home/Table-Mountain/front-face-north/lions-head-b |
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Sat
11 Feb |
Dee Young |
Myburgh Ravine |
7:45 @ Ruyterplaats gate (just below Suikerbossie restaurant, Victoria ave, Hout Bay) to shuffle cars to Cecelia FoFarrier Way. ±4-5 hours. No sms's or call me backs. |
2Bb |
083 261 3326
021 685 7443 |
Annual hike to see the Disa’s. Hike along the contour path from Suikerbossie to Myburgh Ravine, boulder up the ravine to the top – tea/brunch – and back down. Well behaved hiking dogs welcome. Bring tea/brunch goodies and plenty of water.
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Sat
11 Feb |
Victoria Wilson |
Bottom part of Woodcutter's Trail |
9am sharp at Main entrance, Newlands Forest. Approx 55 mins. Enquiries only: 0822954451 (no sms or call backs) or preferably email: Willsome434@gmail.com |
1Aa |
| Email please |
As promised this is a hike for beginners, the unfit or those recovering from injury, or just wanting a short, scenic and shaded walk. Please always arrive with water, no matter how short hike, hats and walking shoes. Money 4 tea after. Walk from start pass helipad on fairly flat circular route, with a bit of uphill workout. |
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Sat
11 Feb |
Ken Greaves |
Lekkerwater Traverse |
8am @ Suikerbossie at Ruyterplaats gate. 5-6 hrs. To book, email: hadeda7@telkomsa.net |
3Cc |
| Email please |
An adventurous hike above the Apostle Battery with a traverse, unusual rock formations, scrambling and fantastic views. If time allows we'll also recce the Pimple traverse. Descent will be Llandudno Ravine. The hike is described in Karen Watkins' Off The Beaten Track. |
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Sun
12 Feb |
Mario Anthes |
Kasteels Buttress B |
8:30 @ Theresa Ave, Camps Bay. 3-4 hrs. Limited numbers. To book, email: anthes@iafrica.com |
2Dc |
| Email Please |
An enjoyable scramble up an interesting buttress (including the Cups & Saucers pitch). Descending via Kasteelspoort. |
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Sun
12 Feb |
Karen Watkins |
In search of Disas on Table Mountain |
Non card holders, buy tickets online or be in Q before 8am). Numbers will be limited, so please book. Drinks afterwards at Cocoa Oola, 100 Kloof Street. Email: karen.watkins1@gmail.com
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2Bb |
| Email please |
This is a recce hike in search of the Pride of Table Mountain, Disa uniflora. It is suitable for hikers of moderate fitness because we will ascend and descend TM on the cableway. If the cablecar is not running we will do another hike. |
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Mon
13 Feb |
Sam G |
Orange Kloof Disa Hike |
Only 12 places. Book on Fri 10 Feb at 9am. Meeting Place and time will be confirmed on booking. Bring lots of water and snacks. Money for drinks afterwards. |
Various |
| 0824980361 |
There are many options of routes to choose from and ours
will be weather dependent. Rain Cancels.
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Wed
15 Feb |
Sam G |
Sea Point |
6pm Sharp at Winchester Mansions Hotel for promenade walk and 7pm for drinks at Winchester. |
1Aa |
| 082 498 0361 |
Bring lots friends Watch the sunset while having your drink after a short walk. |
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Sat
18 Feb |
Colin Blake |
Sunset Hike: Chapman’s Peak |
5pm at parking area on Chapman’s Peak Drive, on left hand side, before you reach Lookout Point. Approx. 3-4 hrs. |
2Bc |
| 082 532 3124 |
Come and enjoy one of Cape Town’s special sunset venues. Bring torch, snacks and sun downers. |
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Sat
18 Feb |
Mario Anthes |
Dark Gorge & Newlands Buttress |
8:30 sharp @ Newlands Forest Station parking. Approx. 5-6 hrs. Drinks afterwards at Forries (optional). Numbers will be limited. To book, email: anthes@iafrica.com |
2Dd |
| Email please |
Scrambling up a deep and narrow gorge with spectacular scenery. After visiting Devil's Pulpit on the Saddle, we will descend the upper part of Newlands Ravine to traverse and ascend Newlands Buttress (weather dependent, only possible if not wet and to windy). Off-path and bushy in places. Descending Newlands Ravine and Woodcutter's trail afterwards to get back to the start. |
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Sun
19 Feb |
John James |
Muizenberg to Glencairn |
9am beach side of Muizenberg station. You can pick your own end time. |
2Aa |
| 084 2499979 |
Walk along coastal path to Dalebrook, stop for a swim, then coffee + pastry at Kalk Bay, visit the harbour, continue to Glencairn. Lunch somewhere and train back to starting point. |
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Sun
19 Feb |
Victor Barnard |
Red Disas & Judas Peak |
08 am at Suikerbossie turnoff (at Ruyterplaats Gate) Llandudno. Ends: ±3pm |
3Bc |
021 557 4885
0729775597 |
Start at Suikerbossie, up cool Myburgh's Waterfall Ravine to for tea at waterfall, then on to Red Disas. Proceed from top of ravine to Judas Peak for lunch and the best panoramic views on the peninsula. Down Llandudno ravine back to Suikerbossie where cold beers and juices will be waiting. If warm day bring 3 litres water.
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Wed
22 Feb |
Committee |
AGM : Annual Gathering of Meridians |
6.30pm at Wynberg Boys (Bill Bowden) Ask for a map when you RSVP if you don’t know how to get there. Snacks and a welcome drink provided. Cash Bar available. RSVP by 19/02/2012 to agm@meridian.org.za |
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RSVP via
Email please |
Join the Committee and other Meridian friends for an AGM with a twist, Please wear something RED or Valentines appropriate as we celebrate a belated Valentines. This is NOT your usual AGM - it stands for Annual Gathering of Meridians. This is a celebration of Your Club’s achievements. Meet fellow Meridians at the AGM. Please vote before 20/02/2012 for the Hike Leader of the year leadernomination@meridian.org.za
And your Hiker of the year hikernomination@meridian.org.za
Also nominations or volunteer for the committee to nominations@meridian.org.za
Please remember there will be no nominations or voting on the night of the AGM. |
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Sat
25 Feb |
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India Venster Sunset |
THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED. |
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Sat
25 Feb |
Dee Young |
Up Skeleton Gorge down Nursery |
Meet inside Rhycroft Kirstenbosch top gate @ 7:45 (Sharp otherwise you pay) Approx 5 hrs. No sms or call me backs. |
2Bb |
083 261 3326
021-685-7443 |
Up Skeleton Gorge walk Smuts Track to the acquaduct (look at Disas) and back down Nursery Ravine. Mostly shady hike – not suitable for dogs unless small enough to lift up ladders. Bring plenty of water and goodies for tea. |
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Sun
26 Feb |
Mecheal |
Melkbos Beach |
14h30 in the first parking lot after turning right from 6th Ave onto Beach Road (to right of NSRI Bldg). Tel: 0826 401 268 / mecheal@isg.org.za |
2Ab |
| Phone or email |
A flat walk along the beach towards Koeberg and back, retracing your steps, 2-3 hours, 10 km return. Bring snacks, money for optional drink/dinner; cossie for a swim before or after... |
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Sun
26 Feb |
Mario Anthes |
Minor Peak via Blockhouse Ridge |
8:30 @ Tafelberg Road, parking area below the Saddle. Approx. 6 hrs. Rain and strong wind cancels (check with hike leader the day before). Limited numbers. To book, email: anthes@iafrica.com |
3Dd |
| Email please |
Scrambling up a little known ridge to Minor Peak (known to some as "Gorillas in the mist" ;-). Expect bushy and rocky terrain, 'B' pitches and some exposed sections. Starting from Tafelberg Road we will ascend to the Middle Traverse of Devil's Peak and follow it to Blockhouse Ridge. From there we will find our way by scrambling and following cairns up to Minor Peak. Descending via the Knife Edge and the Upper Traverse to the Saddle and back down to the cars. Bring lots of water as there is very little shade en route. |
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Wed
29 Feb |
Sam G |
Community Chest Carnival |
Please offer to help Ernest Burki at Rosenkuchen stand (29 Feb - 2 March) Email him at: eburki@telkomsa.net |
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| 082 498 0361 |
Join me for for beer, some food and to walk lk around. Phone me from 6.30pm on night to see where to find us. |
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Fri
2 Mar |
Karin Watkins |
Supper Club - Societi Brasserie |
7pm for 7:30pm at Forest Glade House, Tokai Main Road. RSVP by Wednesday 29 Feb (also, if you book earlier and decide to cancel, please do so by this date) to karen.watkins1@gmail.com |
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| Email please |
Come and try out this fairly new restaurant. Visit: http://societi.co.za/ 0r http://www.food24.com/Restaurants-and-Bars/Restaurants/Societi-Brasserie-Tokai-20111208
Download menu: https://sites.google.com/site/samhiking/docs/SocietiBrasserieMenu28.12.11.docx?attredirects=0&d=1 |
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Sun
11 Mar |
Sam G |
Bains Kloof - Down Witte River |
8am at lodge. Remember money for permit and drinks after. Ends: ±3pm. |
2Bb |
| 0824980361 |
A Rock Hopper down the river as far as you like (lots of swimming spots) Bring book to read and umbrella for the shade and lots of food + 2L water. |
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Sun
11 Mar |
Karen Watkins |
Orange Kloof Disa Hike |
Booking details will follow. |
Various |
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There are many options of routes to choose from and ours will be weather dependent. |
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Wed
14 Mar |
Colin Blake |
Sunset Hike: Devil’s Peak |
4pm at the start of the Devil’s Peak hike, off Tafelberg Road. The start is signposted, and is about 1km past the Cable Way, on the right hand side. Approx. 3 hours. |
2Bc |
| 082 532 3124 |
A lovely and challenging hike up to Devil’s Peak, to take in the amazing sunset views. Bring torch, snacks and sun downers. |
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Sat
24 Mar |
Mario |
Harkerville Trail: 24-26 March 2012 |
Cost for the trail (including accommodation in Harkerville and Sinclair huts): R180 for WildCard Holders. R216 for Non WildCard holders. Fully booked, waiting list only. Email: anthes@iafrica.com |
Trail |
| Email please |
More information on the trail at:
http://www.footprint.co.za/harkerville.htm
See pictures: http://samhikes.atspace.com/Harkerville%2026-27%20Nov%202007/index.html |
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Fri
6 Apr |
Bev Lothian |
Easter Weekend at Jamaka: 6-9 Apr 2012 |
14 places in self catering guesthouse (Kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 6 bedrooms, big lounge). R270 for 3 nights (bedding included). With Option of 4 nights. Fully booked, waiting list only. Email: bevlothian@meridian.org.za |
Weekend |
| Email please |
Enjoy your Easter weekend in the South Cederberg near Algeria on an organic rooibos tea farm. Numerous Day hikes in the area or just relax, read, play games, swim, etc. Close to Lambertsbay, Clanwilliam Dam and Citrusdal. See website: http://www.nieuwoudt-farm.com/Welcome/index.html |
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Sat
12 May |
Louis Conradie |
Limietberg, Bainskloof |
08h00 @ Bainskloof Lodge at the top of Bainskloof. Ends ± 16h00. This is a Cape Nature permit hike. Permit fee: R30 p.p. or a valid Wild Card (Table Mountain cards not accepted). Closing date for bookings: Strictly Mon. 7 May. Permit fees must be paid directly to the hike leader. Email: louis@patat.co.za |
3Bd |
| Email please |
The trail starts at Eerste Tol at the top of Bainskloof and winds through the mountains down to Tweede Tol on Worcester`s side of Bainskloof. Trail distance is 13 km. It is a strenuous hike and not for the unfit. No dogs allowed. Prepare for all weather conditions. Bad weather will not cancel the hike, but the hike can be very unpleasant if you are not well prepared. Bring along all the ordinary stuff for a full day hike. There will be quite enough time to take some beautiful pictures along the way. Only 12 hikers allowed. |
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Fri
25 May |
John Taylor |
FISH RIVER CANYON (NAMIBIA): 25 - 31 MAY 2012 |
Current cost for hike R250. Additional costs to be paid include: possible shared transport (around R600/p) plus accomm 2 nights camping ±R125/night) plus all your food/drinks, plus bus transfer to start of around R150/p. Depart 09h00 on Thurs 24th, overnight at Noordoewer (Abiqua camp - around R80/p plus R40/ vehicle), drive to Ai-Ais and descend Friday afternoon 25 May. Hike to finish at Ai-Ais Hot Springs on Thursday 31 May. Overnight at Ai-Ais and drive back arriving C/Town late Friday 1 June.Cell: 082 5646001 or Email: john@bestcape.co.za |
Trail |
| Phone or email |
Get your passport ready! Get fit now! This 90 km hiking trail starts with a steep descent into the spectacular river gorge. Boulder hopping, some uphill shortcuts and river crossings, otherwise fairly flat. Dry season with warm days and cool nights. Full pack with all own equipment and food - recommend 15kg max and only dry food. River is flowing full so lots of water along the way. No ablution facilities, sleep under stars.
Medical certificates are required. You must please program to do a few overnight hikes as well as full day hikes before departure. There will be a briefing before trip. |
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Sun
27 May |
Sam G |
Getaway Hike |
TBA |
TBA |
| 082 498 0361 |
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Fri
6 Jul |
Lizette Gerber |
Swart Tobie: 6-12 July 2012 |
Arrive 6 July and start hike 7th July. End 11th July and can drive back on 12th after spending another night at Bushman Cave. Moderate to strenuous - 3Ab to 4Ab - depending on the day. Need to be moderate fit. |
Various |
| 072-713-2485 |
5 days hiking on the beach of the West Coast through breathtaking scenery and rock formations. Backpacks and tents are transported to overnight areas. 12 places, R1300 per person. Read more: http://www.footprint.co.za/swarttobie.htm and http://www.uncoverthecape.co.za/hiking-guide/hikes/swart-tobie/index.htm |
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Sun
30 Sep |
Sam G |
Getaway Hike |
TBA |
TBA |
| 082 498 0361 |
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Mon
31 Dec |
Volunteer |
Yes you can do it! |
Email Sam all the details: sgg1@mweb.co.za |
You decide |
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Just became a member? Jump in and lead something for us. Why wait for someone to ask? Name the route, the meeting place and if you are going for drinks after the hike. You choose the date, the start/end time, and it can be easy to difficult, just tell me what you like. |
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