Meiringskloof [20km] - Weekend Base Camp/Camping Hikes [Fouriesburg, FS]

Meiringskloof is located in a beautiful kloof surrounded by sandstone cliffs with open caves, thick indigenous bush and abundant bird life.

Accommodation is provided in self-catering sandstone chalets and caravan / camping facilities. Meiringskloof offers excellent hikes in beautiful surroundings and a swimming pool to cool down in. Horse riding and abseiling are available as options.

To preserve the natural surroundings only a limited number of chalets and caravan/camping sites have been developed.

HIKING IS OPTIONAL. YOU CAN JOIN US FOR A GET AWAY TO RELAX AND UNWIND.

COSTS (R580/R895 Prepaid):

An immediate R350 deposit gains you a spot. This must be paid within 48 hours of your RSVP.

If you RSVP after 31 July 2024, the full payment of R580/R895 is required within 48 hours of your RSVP.

WHEN YOU RSVP, PAYMENT DETAILS ARE PROVIDED IN A MEETUP DIRECT MESSAGE (NOT EMAIL FROM MEETUP) CALLED

"Meiringskloof: 31 January 2025"

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Accommodation:

Camping: R275 per person for the weekend.

Rooikat Chalet: R590 per person for the weekend. Max 9 people

Admin fee: R275 per person
Miscellaneous: R30 per person for firewood, charcoal, etc.

TOTAL COMPULSORY COST:

Camping: R275+275+30 = R580pp

Rooikat Chalet: R590+275+30 = R895pp

A REFUND, less the admin fee, will be provided ONLY if a replacement person is enrolled. NO REFUND within 7 days of the event.

HIKES:

Day One: 10km, Cliffhanger Trail, moderate
Day Two: 10km, Camelroc Trail, moderate (offsite, +R50) or explore various short trails onsite

ITINERARY:
Friday:
18h00 - Arrive at Meiringskloof
18h30 - Meet & Greet, Briefing
19h00 - Dinner
Saturday:
05h30 - Breakfast
06h20 - Briefing
06h30 - Depart on Day 1 Trail
18h00 - Dinner
Sunday:
05h30 - Breakfast
06h20 - Briefing
06h30 - Depart on Day 2 Trail

Depart for home after the hike.

ACCOMMODATION:

CAMPING:

All camp sites have a braai area, electrical point and access to delicious, fresh tapped fountain water. Some sites have more shade, others more grass. All have beautiful views of the surrounding cliffs.

The camp sites share one large ablution facility (male / female split) with showers, baths, toilets and wash basins. It also has a communal laundry/scullery with a washing machine and basins.

Camping gear available from Scuttle

ROOIKAT CHALET:

3 bedrooms. Can sleep 8 in bedrooms, 1 on landing. Ground floor has open-plan lounge, dining room / kitchen area, outside stoop as well as 1 bedroom with double bed, separate shower, separate toilet. 2nd floor has main bedroom with a double bed; a bedroom with 4 single beds; a bathroom with bath, shower & toilet

The chalet is fully equipped with a 4 - plate stove with oven, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster, pots, pan, cutlery and crockery. Bedding is supplied but no towels

MEALS:

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

All meals, hiking snacks and any other beverages and snacks are for your own account

ACTIVITIES:
- Swimming pool
- Abseiling
- Bird watching

TRAVEL:
Distance - 333km from Chilli Lane Shopping Centre, Sunninghill
Time - Approx 4.0 hours

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

CARPOOLING (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED):

Carpooling is NOT facilitated by the Organiser. You organise your own carpool, whether you offer rides or are looking for a ride.

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
Camping gear including cutlery and cooking utensils
Hats
Sun screen
Snacks for hikes
All meals and beverages
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.