Mount Komati Trails - Weekend Base Camp Hikes (Badplaas, MP)

Mount Komati River Lodge is a charming stone & thatch lodge is situated on the banks of the upper Komati River in the Drakensberg Mountain Escarpment between Machadodorp & Badplaas, Mpumalanga , approximately 3 hour’s drive from Gauteng.

A stay at Mount Komati gives one the luxury of having a 1000ha nature farm all to one self. A true nature lover’s paradise!! Relaxing is what it’s all about and how else with the calm surrounds of mountains all-round and “a river runs through it”, pun intended.

COSTS (Prepaid):

An immediate R300pp deposit gains you a spot. This must be paid within 48 hours of your RSVP. If not paid within 48 hours you will be moved to Not Going. The full amount of R760pp is required if you RSVP after 30 September 2023.

WHEN YOU RSVP, PAYMENT DETAILS ARE PROVIDED IN A MEETUP DIRECT MESSAGE CALLED

"Komati: 24 November 2023"

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Accommodation (Max 12/16 people):
Base camp - R275pppn

Miscellaneous: R30 per person for gas, firewood, charcoal, etc.

Admin fee: R180 per person

TOTAL COMPULSORY COST (Accommodation, Misc, Admin)
R2x275+30+180 = R760pp

REFUNDS:
A refund (less the R180 admin fee) will be provided only if a replacement is enrolled. NO REFUNDS provided within 7 days of the event.

ITINERARY:
Friday:
18h00 - Arrive at Mount Komata base camp
18h30 - Meet & Greet, Briefing
19h00 - Dinner
Saturday:
06h30 - Breakfast
07h20 - Briefing
07h30 - Round the Rock Trail, 13.5km, moderate-difficult
18h30 - Dinner
Sunday:
07h00 - Breakfast
07h50 - Briefing
08h00 - Little Paradise & Trogan Trails, 8km, moderate

Depart for home after the hike.

ACCOMMODATION (16 PEOPLE MAXIMUM):

Mojaji, Wildebees & Idube Hikers Huts

8 x bunk beds with fitted sheets – no bedding

• Share an ablution block: Electric geezers with hot & cold water showers, flush toilets, hand basins
• Share an undercover braai lapa and well-equipped kitchen facilities: 4 plate gas burner & oven, 2 fridges, chest freezer, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery.
• There’s an outside braai area & also an African Style boma

Tarentaal Chalet (Additional cost applies) - TAKEN

Sleeps 4
Separate with own amenities. Fully equipped:

• 1 Private bedroom (double bed, linen & towels included, bring own towels for the river)
• Own private bathroom with shower, toilet & basin
• In the lounge are 2 extra single beds
• Dining room
• Kitchen with all cutlery & crockery, appliances, cooking utensils, oven & microwave
• Wooden deck overlooking the garden, river and mountains
• Extra mattresses can be put in lounge / on the loft

MEALS:

All meals are self-catered. There will be communal braais on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Hiking snacks, water and any other beverages and snacks are for your own account

TRAVEL:
Distance - 288km from Chilli Lane Shopping Centre, Sunninghill
Time - Approx 3.5 hours

**** NB - Arrive no later than 18h00 on Friday.

CARPOOLING (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED):

Carpooling is NOT facilitated by the Organiser.

Calculate the vehicle running cost. Multiply the total return distance by the running cost (NOT TOTAL COST), add tolls and divide by number of people in the vehicle to get the individual cost. Distance is calculated from the first pick-up point.

WHAT TO BRING:
Towel and toiletries
Sleeping bag or bedding
Hats
Sun screen
Snacks for hikes
All meals
Sandals for after the hikes
Camping chair

FITNESS:
YOU AND YOUR GUESTS are required to have an intermediate level of fitness for most of the hikes (3.5km/hr or 18min/km over moderate terrain)

INDEMNITY:
YOU AND YOUR GUESTS participating in Weekend Nature & Hiking Getaways activities do so AT THEIR OWN RISK.

The Organisers and Hosts are indemnified from any loss, injury or any incident that prejudices Members and their guests.

Members and their guests must ensure that they have the required hiking gear to comfortably participate in the event.