Join us on this beautiful fynbos, forest, and beach 16.5-km loop trail near Goukamma Nature Reserve just outside Sedgefield. This is a VERY beautiful hike, well worth the effort.
The hike is moderate to difficult, leaning more towards the difficult side. Therefore this hike is suitable for fit, regular hikers.
We start off with a 2-kilometer walk up a steep sand road, then an easy 1-kilometer stretch of sand road, then we head up into the forest, to reach the beach roughly three hours after we start the hike. We should reach the beach close to low tide.
We'll walk the route at a medium pace. Fast walking will be discouraged to enable everyone to take in the wonder of the forest.
Exact meeting place and time will be sent via WhatsApp to all those who have paid the R45 event fee.
Take a look at the beautiful photo's of the trail here - https://www.alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/western-cape/galjoen-trail/photos
This is an a magnificent trail and has a bit of everything - beach, dunes, forest, flowers, birds, butterflies and other wildlife with stunning sea, mountain and lake views. Part of the hike includes 6 kilometers of pristine beach with picturesque rock formations. Look out for dolphins playing in the waves and a variety of coastal birds. Part of the hike has a short forest walk alongside the Groenvlei. Also enjoy breathtaking views of the lake with mountains behind while descending to the forest. Look out for tortoises and plenty of birdlife. The middle of the hike has a few ascents and descents through the dunes with magnificent panoramic views of the ocean. Look out for flowers.
Preview the trail here - https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/south-africa/western-cape/galjoen-trail
View the trail route in the pictures section of this Meetup event.
Fee R45.00 - The fee contributes to the bi-annual fee I have to pay to Meetup to keep this Meetup group going.
The other option is to pay the annual Meetup event fee of R495.00. This fee covers all Meetup events for a year from date of payment (excluding venue fees).
Payment details will be sent to you on marking yourself as attending the event.
The fee is payable by the payment date indicated on the payment e-mail that will be e-mailed to you when you add yourself to the event attendee list.
Refund Policy
No show at the event = no refund.
Cancelations two days or less prior to the event = no refund.
Meeting time and place will be sent to all who have paid for the event by the payment date.
This Meetup event is only open to those who add themselves to this events attendee list.
Only one guest per attendee. Additional guests should join the Meetup group, then add themselves to the event attendee list.
What to bring -
Snacks / food for the hike, good quality walking shoes, two litres of water, sun hat, insect repellent, clothes for all four seasons, and something to keep you dry just in case it rains.
Meeting time and logistics will be e-mailed to all on the attendee list a couple of days before the event.
I'm excited to share this one with you!
Please take note of the indemnity below.
See you soon.
Steve
Indemnity
By adding myself to this Meetup events attendee list, I do hereby indemnify Steven Wright Krummeck, Meetup, and/or it’s representative/s, against all loss or injury while hiking, and or taking part in any Meetup event, and or traveling to or from Meetup events, or while involved in any Meetup activity.
I hereby indemnify and safeguard Steven Wright Krummeck, Meetup, and its members against all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, costs and expenses whatsoever which may be instituted, brought or sent, or may be incurred or be payable by Steven Wright Krummeck / Meetup, arising out of or in connection with the destruction of or damage to any property, death, bodily harm, loss of health or illness howsoever caused or alleged to have been caused by or as a result of any act, omission by the Meetup event participant and/or the Meetup events participants parents, and/or guardian arising out of participation by the Meetup event participant in any Meetup event, and associated activities therein.
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