We are going on a Hiking Trip! ⛰ Darryn Solomons invites you for the Boesmanskloof Hike in the Small Karoo! Step out of the hustle and bustle of Cape Town and back in time. The first night we will sleep at a backpackers in McGregor and have a welcoming braai.
On Saturday morning, we will hike 14km down a steep gorge and through a rugged and pristine kloof, surrounded by mountains, have lunch and cool down at a beautiful waterfall and enjoy the indigenous plant and animal life. It’s a hotspot for wild almonds and proteas, small antelope such as klipspringer and duiker and even leopard have been spotted in the area. After the long hike we will arrive in the picturesque country town of Greyton, with its Victorian architecture, free roaming horses and tree lined streets, it is nestled below the Riversonderend mountains will refresh at the village brewery in town, which does a great beer tasting, before wining and dining at a quaint restaurant.
There are only 8 spots available for this weekender! Do you want to know what to expect? Check this!
WHEN: Friday November 29th till Sunday December 1st
COSTS: Members R3000 and Non-Members R3500
The trip includes:
💥 1-night stay at a backpackers in McGregor
💥 1-night stay at a hotel in Greyton
💥 Braai on the first night
💥 Guided tour by Darryn Solomons
💥 Hike permits
Price Excludes:
→ Bring your own booz
→ Dinner & Drinks in Greyton
→ Transport can be arranged for a little extra
All trails info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/south-africa/western-cape/boesmankloof-hiking-trail
🎒 Suggested Packing list
🥾 Clothes
- Hiking boots or hiking shoes
- Water (3litres)
- Camp shoes (like sandals)
- 3 pairs of socks (warm socks to sleep in too)
- Base layer – T-shirts, shorts
- Mid layer, hiking pants or tights, fleece top
- Outer layer – puffy jacket
- Rain jacket and rain pants
- Sun hat
- Swimwear and towel
🪥 Toiletries:
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Sunscreen
- Toilet paper
- Wet wipes, hand sanitizer
- Rucksack
- Torch/headlamp
💊 Other items
- Power bank
- Personal medication
* If you decide to accompany us on any of our hiking adventures, it’s important to acknowledge that you assume full responsibility for your own safety and absolve all others from any liability in the event of injury or any unforeseen circumstances that may arise during the hike. You are expected to thoroughly research the specific outing, familiarize yourself with the location, and come adequately prepared with the appropriate gear. Your presence on our hikes implies that you have read and consented to the conditions outlined in this liability waiver, understanding that your participation is entirely at your own risk.
If you’d like to join us please send a Whatsapp via +31621326213 or email emmelie@bumbuntu.com for more information.
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