Kamiesberg & Northern Cape Trip

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

Kamiesberg & Northern Cape Trip

Saturday the 16^th – Saturday the 30^th of September 2023

Would you believe that its almost 2 years since the last Kamiesberg & Northern Cape Trip! Norman, who guided us on the last Kamiesberg trip, is joining us again and is arranging permission to cross some private lands as well.

April 18, 2023July 24, 2023

Kaleo Weekend Outing

14 – 16 April 2023

Unfortunately, George who organised the trip had an accident and could not come (editors note: George and Cheryl are fine and unharmed but their vehicle’s transmission was damaged in the fender bender and needs to be repaired, hence George and Cheryl being unable to join on the weekend trip).

November 15, 2022July 12, 2023

Jakkalsden weekend trip

11 – 13 November 2022

And so the weekend arrived. Andy McMahon, through the great universal database of information found this newly advertised “off the grid” camping spot called Jakkalsden near Montague. The turnoff to the farm was newly signposted, but the farmer was happy to accompany each arrival to the campsites. There were quite a few onion fields in bloom, what a beautiful sight.

October 25, 2022July 12, 2023

Cederberg / Namaqualand 10 day trip

14 – 23 October 2022

What a lekker way to get into the 2022 summer swing of things!

5 of the 6 car group met at the Deja Brew coffee shop in Ceres on Friday,14 October at 2pm.The group was led by Jurie and Sannette and accompanied by Andy & Colleen,Walter & Val, Steve & Debbie and our German guests Fips & Dora. Ian & Stephanie went directly to the first camp where we met up with them later. After a delayed departure from Ceres, as Jurie need to have his wheels balanced, we got on the road and headed to our first camp, Nuwerus, in the Cederberg. An easy 2 hour drive through the scenic Koue Bokkeveld took us to our three- night / two-full days camp at this lovely Cederberg destination.

May 24, 2022July 12, 2023

Rangers Reserve Weekend Outing

20 – 22 May 2022

The super group of weekenders started arriving at Rangers Reserve from early Friday afternoon, with Colin & Diane and their Gecko caravan being first, Andy and I with our Jurgens XCape caravan following, and then suddenly there was a rush of members arriving: Kevin & Lesley Steagemann, Walter & Val Mohr, Ken & Shona Sturgeon, Kevin & Jenny Childs and last, but certainly not least, Hilton Joffe.

May 18, 2022July 12, 2023

Viv and Mary’s Karoo Trip

29 April to 16 May 2022

Our long-awaited Karoo trip kicked off with a few paid-up participants unfortunately having to withdraw. However we were privileged to have very worthy and experienced members, Ivan Napoleon & Greg Bond-Smith, who has been on quite a few of our trips going back many years. Our first stop was Anysberg Nature Reserve campsite via Ouberg Pass, with a cool Karoo wind keeping us wrapped up. The staff & facilities were tops, and we have proud memories of our Club contribution there, with the highly respected late Committee member Philip Sackville-Scott having taken groups to assist with the building of mountain trails there. Wild camping in Nature Reserves is strictly prohibited, which helps to retain the future of these heritage areas.

March 19, 2022July 12, 2023

Karoo Bugger Around Trip

19 – 17 March 2022

Friday 18 March – Andy suggested that those who could leave on Friday join him and Colleen at Kranskloof campsite, a well-appointed church youth camp in a secluded, grassy kloof above the railway line on the mountain side of the NI above De Doorns. They arrived first followed by Ken, Shona and Rob. On a short hike up the mountainside the group retrieved some of the camp equipment abandoned by the thieves that had broken into the campsite months earlier. To cool down in the hot afternoon, creative ways were found to get Shona into the cement reservoir! At nightfall Jurie and Sanette drove in. Although there was a fully equipped kitchen, naturally all preferred to braai for supper.

February 28, 2022July 12, 2023

Eastern Cape Trip

12 – 27 February 2022

Day 1 – Saturday 12^th Feb.

Early risers from Cape Town arrived in Heidelberg a little later than anticipated! 6 of us were already there having spent a night in a comfortable guesthouse.
From Heidelberg up the Gymanshoek Pass which was sadly gutted by fire, some still burning high up, sad to see much devastation.
Next pass Uitspan, where at the Gouritz River crossing a few guys managed a very welcome swim, the temperature showing 40 degrees.
Dave had a few problems with a pipe popping off but managed to fix it eventually.
The camp at Minwater lived up to its name.

January 18, 2022July 12, 2023

Leopard Trail weekend outing

14 – 16 January 2022

Outings Leader: Dieter Mylo

The Leopard Trail Guest Farm is situated off the R60 near Bonnievale. The farm offers a guided 4×4 trail, mountain biking, hiking and swimming.

November 30, 2021July 12, 2023

Christmas Weekend Trip

26 – 28 November 2021

What a super bunch of members who attended the Christmas weekend at the lush and grassy green Leeuwenboschfontein campsite near Touwsrivier! Even the weather threats of lots of rain forecast for the weekend couldn’t keep the members away from what turned out to be a lovely weekend – there was some light rain about 6pm and some rain overnight after everyone had gone to bed but not enough to dampen anyone’s spirits! Friday evening everyone socialised and kept warm in and next to the lapa with big fires being fed by Andy and Hilton!