With the scenic Drakensberg on our doorstep, it’s time to get hiking, and the best way to do so if you’re unsure of your fitness or gear is to get in touch with a local hiking club like Mountain Backpackers and start with the club’s day hikes.
These can be an easy Saturday afternoon stroll or a choice of gentle to vigorous full-day hikes on Sundays. Destinations include areas around Durban, Pietermaritzburg, the Midlands and North and South Coasts.
Weekend hikes are also arranged and leave on a Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, travelling to a camp site in the Drakensberg. Overnight stays are arranged in tents or caves, depending on the trip.
The club hosts regular talks, slide shows and informal gatherings at Sherwood Bowling Clubhouse.
www.mountainbackpackers.co.za.