A description

BASECAMP is situated in a malaria free area, only one kilometer from the Bakgatla gate to the Pilanesberg National Park and the Ivory Tree Game Lodge. The unique geology of the ancient volcano has created a wilderness wonderland for all to admire and enjoy. The guided adventure activities will not only get your heart rate up, but also teach you about the local fauna and flora of this unique geological wonder

TOTAL COMPULSORY COSTS:
1. Hiking, Accommodation, Admin, Misc - R 750pp
An immediate R 375 deposit gains you a spot. This must be paid within 48 hours of your RSVP. The full amount of R 750 is required if you RSVP after 31 March 2025

REFUNDS:
1. NO REFUNDS provided within 7 days of the event

TRAVEL / LOCATION:
1. Distance from PTA - 180 km: Appr 2.5 hours
2. Distance from JHB - 200 KM: Appr 3 hours
******NB - Travel during day on Saturday to arrive before 17:00

ITINERARY & ACTIVITIES:
1. Saturday - 14/06/2025 @ 14:00 arrival
2. Sunday - 15/06/2025 @ 7:00 - Mamitlwa Hiking trail. 10kilometers, 5hours,
3. Monday - 16/06/2025 @ 7:00 - RaMolope Hiking trail, 4kilometers, 3 hours
4. Monday - 16/06/2025 @ 11:30 Depature

ACCOMMODATION:
BASECAMP offers a variety of rustic style accommodation with electricity and water. Bring your own camping gear and towels. However, bedding is provided
1. 1 x twin rooms, with private shower and toilet, which sleeps two people
2. 2 x family room with 4 beds, private shower and toilet, which sleeps four people each
3. A communal kitchen with electricity, fridges, microwave, gas cookers and all the equipment you need is available for guests staying in rooms.
4. 10 PEOPLE MAXIMUM

CATERING:
1. Bring own food. Braai stands/area available. There will be fires for communal braais, Saturday and Sunday

WHAT TO BRING:
1. Sunscreen
2. All meals
3. Camera
4. Hats
5. Toiletries
6. Camping Chair

FITNESS:
1. You are required to have an intermediate level of fitness for both trails

INDEMNITY:
1. You are participating in Weekend Nature and Hiking Gateways activities do so at OWN RISK.
2. The Organizers and Hosts are indemnified from any loss, injury or any incident that prejudices Members
3. Members must ensure that they have the required hiking gear to comfortably participate in the event

NB: For Enquiries and Payment details, please contact the host:
Derrick @ 082 349 9041

You are Wait-listed when you RSVP. Please read the COSTS section carefully for payment details.

Some of the most spectacular mountain scenery to be found in South Africa is to be found in the north eastern Free State around Clarens.

The Golden Gate National Park is situated close to this picturesque little town and contains the most majestic part of this area. The park stretches up to the Lesotho border and consists of 11,600ha of mountain grassland (it is hoped soon to be enlarged by the inclusion of the QwaQwa National Park).

The Rhebok Trail stretches out into this area and allows the hiker to experience the spectacular scenery which includes the rich colouration of the sandstone cliffs that give rise to the parks name. Wildlife in the park includes Eland and Black Wildebeest.

https://fagalavoet.co.za/rhebok-hiking-trail/
https://solitaryecology.com/golden-gate-highlands-national-park/ribbok-trail/

TRAIL:

Saturday: 14h00 - Meet & greet, briefing, rules of engagement
Sunday: 07h30 – 14.2km Glen Reenen to Rhebok hut
Monday: 07h30 – 13.9km Rhebok hut to Glen Reenen Camp

ACCOMMODATION:

Saturday: campsite at Glen Reenen Rest Camp (camp sites have power points)
Camping gear is required. Communal ablutions and kitchen available

Saturday: Rhebok Hut (Maximum 18 people)
Bunk beds, cold showers, braai facilities available. Tent not required

COSTS (Prepaid):

ACCOMMODATION & HIKING FEES (Glen Reenen) :

Friday - Glen Reenen Camping: R139 pp
Saturday - Rhebok trail/hut: R265 pp
Admin fee: R46 pp

TOTAL COMPULSORY COST (Camping,Trail/Hut, Admin)
R139+ R265 + R46 = R450

Immediate deposit of R140 secures your spot.
Remainder to be paid before 30 April.

WHEN YOU RSVP YOU ARE PLACED ON THE WAIT-LIST UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED, AND THEN MOVED TO GOING.

PAYMENT DETAILS ARE PROVIDED WHEN YOU RSVP in a Meetup message called

"Rhebok:14-16 June, 2025"

Conservation fees (R70 pp/day for SA citizens) are paid directly at Glen Reenen Rest Camp. If you have a valid Wild Card, these are waived.

Food, hiking snacks and water and any other drinks/snacks are for your own account

# REFUNDS:

1. NO REFUNDS provided within 30 days of the event

WHAT TO BRING:

Camping gear (tent, mattress, sleeping bag, utensils, etc) for Glen Reenen and Rhebok Hut. Tent can be left in your vehicles during the hike.
Food
Hats
Sun screen
Water and snacks for hikes
Sandals for after the hike

TRAVEL:

Distance - 360km from Chilli Lane Shopping Centre, Sunninghill
Time - Approx 3.5 hours

Carpool at rate of R4.50/km excl. tolls (suggested). Multiply the total return distance by the km rate and divide by number of people in the vehicle to get the individual cost. Distance is calculated from the first pick-up point.

FITNESS:

YOU AND YOUR GUESTS are required to have an intermediate level of fitness for most of the hikes (3.5km/hr or 17min/km over moderate terrain).
You will be carrying your own backpack with all your food, clothes and gear; rule of thumb is for backpacks (including water) to weigh less than 25 % of your body weight.

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.

If the Weekend Nature & Hiking Getaways group doesn't fill up the hike (max 18), we may share the hut with other hikers.

NB: For Enquiries and Payment details, please contact the host:

Nico @ 081 481 6256