DATE	ACTIVITY OR HIKE GRADE	VENUE/COST	RENDEZVOUS/TIME/DETAILS	NO	BOOK WITH Yvonne Leader		PAY Cont Club Leader		ORGANISER/LEADER
17 Jan 2010 (Sun)	00 Day hike (10km) and picnic	Castle Gorge in the Magaliesburg. Cost: R30 pp.	Meet 08h00 at Gateway House, Constantia Park, cnr.14^thAve/N1, Weltevreden Park (entrance off slip road to Hendrik Potgieter). Travel in convoy, cars can be left. A steady climb to the top on shaded paths, lunch at a pool near the top. Rating a little more difficult than Suikerbosrand.	12	ü	-	-	ü Pay on entry	Des Smith & Di Sharp Cell: 083 280 4279 Fax: 086 671 1873 Email: dessmith@iafrica.com
7 Feb (Sun)	0 Morning walk followed by a picnic lunch.	Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve (KNR). Well looked after by KNR Association and is safe to hike. Book by 29 Jan. No charge (may want to make a donation)	Meet at 8H00 at the entrance from Frandaph Drive, Mondeor.	Un	ü	-	-	No charge	Dallis Pattle 011-849-2802
16 - 18 Feb. (Tue – Thur)	0/00 Day hikes from base camp. 13,5km & ±7km	Quaggas Pad Trail. ±30kms beyond Suiker- bosrand on Farm Rusfontein. Very pleasant trail close to home. Cost: R100.00pppn. Book and pay by 31 Jan	Arrive after lunch. Map available after booking. 3 separate rooms, flush toilets, no electricity. Gas lamps/ candles. Hot water by donkey. 2-plate gas stove (bring your own if possible), braai area. No fridge, bring cooler boxes	12	-	ü	ü	-	Ina Williams Book by phone/fax on 011 462 7505. Leave a message if nobody in.
21 Feb (Sun)	00+ Optional hike (6,5km) and/or picnic	Hennops Picnic Spot near Hartbeespoort on R511 (not to be confused with similar names on R511). Cost: R40 (Adults) or R15 (Scholars) Book by 1^st February	09h00 to hike the Zebra Trail. Non-hikers can stroll around the complex or arrive later. Braai facilities not good. Bring picnic, tables, chairs, etc. Take William Nichol (R511) and @ 29,5km after Monte Casino the entrance is on left, signed “Schurveberg” Bring the family.	20	ü	-	-	ü Pay leader at venue (please bring correct amount)	Ken Gannaway 011 443 0590
28 Feb (Sun)	0 Day Walk	Kloof-en-Dal Nature Reserve, Roodepoort. Cost: Nil	08h30 in the car park outside Checkers, Westgate Centre, Roodepoort.	UN	ü	-	-	-	Ian MacRae 011 954 4427
14 Mar (Sun)	0 Day Walk Picnic or light meals available.	“Horseback Africa” De Tweede Spruit, near Cullinan. Cost: Donation	09h00 at “Horseback Africa”. Exit N1 at Zambezi Drive, turn right on R513 for 13km. Go left on R573 towards Kwamhalanga. After 10km follow R573 left for a further 9km. At sign for De Tweede Spruit, turn right onto a sand road. At “Horseback Africa” sign (3km) go right. Please close gate behind you. Follow signs to the car park. Book by 7^th Mar.	UN	ü	-	-	Donation at Venue	Ian MacRae 011 954 4427
16 - 18 Mar (Tue – Thur).	Day hikes from base camp. 14-17 and 10km.	Schoongezicht, 25km from Swartruggens (no gravel roads). 50km to Sun City. Cost: R110 pppn. Contact leader for more information.	Arrive Tue afternoon. Overnight in restored farmhouse, stoep all round. Additional rondavel for snorers! Spacious dining room & kitchen. Ablution block with showers and toilets. Plenty of game, river crossings	12	-	ü	ü	-	Ina Williams Book by phone/fax on 011 462 7505. Leave a message if nobody in.
21 Mar (Sun)	00 Morning walk followed by a picnic lunch. .	Phaladingwe Trail. Cost R20 pp Book by 19 Mar	9H00 at Preller House, inside Pelindaba Reserve. Entrance is 2.4 kms east of the R512/R104 junction (on the R104 road between Pelindaba and Broederstroom).	Un	ü	-	-	ü Pay on entry	Dallis Pattle 011-849-2802
28 Mar (Sun)	0 Morning Walk Fig. 8 trail with Fort Skanskop Museum at the cross-over point (±2 hrs.)	Voortrekker Monument & Fort Skanskop, Pretoria Cost: R15 pp. Pay on entry	09h00 at the Monument car park. Make it clear that you are only going on the hike, unless you are later visiting the Monument (R40 fee). Visit Fort Skanskop Museum whilst on the hike. Excellent toilet and café facilities at the car park.	UN	ü	-	-	Pay on entry	Co-ordinator: Bob Hazzard Tel: 012 665 0844 Leader & Museum Guide: Stan Kantor If in doubt about the venue, phone the co-ordinator
12 - 15 April (Mon-Thurs)	00. Day hikes from base camp. 13km and 6km	Ama Poot Poot (near Dullstroom) R95pppn. Pay by 28 Feb. Optional visit to Bird of Prey Rehabilitation Centre R30pp	Arrive Monday pm. Take N4 to Belfast, then R540 to Dullstroom. 26km from N4 go left to Uitvlugt, 5km good sand road, then right to Ama Poot Poot. Base camp ±1km. See article in newsletter.	10	-	ü	ü	-	Ineke O’Dougherty. 011 974 5333 or 084 757 1289 Pay leader on entry to Bird of Prey Centre
16 - 23 Apr (Fri - Fri) excl. journey	Day hikes of varying length, visiting nature reserves and sightseeing.	Guesthouse in Knysna with 3 double and 6 single rooms. Very comfortable. Cost R105 pppn. self-catering. Book by 14^th Feb.	Participants will make their own travel arrangements, to arrive after lunch. An old CC member, Corrine Madel, will lead the hikes. There are numerous visitor attractions in the area.	12	-	ü	ü	-	Anita Arnott 011 795 4056
18 Apr (Sun)	000 Day hike (14km or 10km) or Morning Hike (4,5km)	Suikerbosrand Reserve near Heidelberg. Cost: Entrance Fee R10 for Seniors plus R10 per car. Pay on Entry.	09h00 in the main car park in the Reserve. Follow signs from N3. If staying for a picnic, suggest you bring chairs.	UN	ü	-	-	At gate on entry	Des Smith & Di Sharp Cell: 083 280 4279 Fax: 086 671 1873 Email: dessmith@iafrica.com
7 – 9 May (Fri – Sun)	000 Day hike to Drakensberg Amphitheatre (includes chain ladder). ±12km Daypack only.	Stay at Witsieshoek Hotel Directions from leader. Cost (2009 rates): R240 – R280 pppn. (B&B). Lunch pack can be arranged. Dinner R70. R30 up the Amphitheatre. Book by 31 Jan., pay by 28 Feb.	Arrive Fri. pm. Hike to top of Amphitheatre Sat. (4 hrs up and 3hrs down at an easy pace). Leave on Sunday. Optional hike to waterfall before lunch Sunday Unbelievable views of KZN and the Drakensberg Range. See article in newsletter	-	ü	-	ü	-	Des Smith & Di Sharp Cell: 083 280 4279 Fax: 086 671 1873 Email: dessmith@iafrica.com
8 May (Sun)	Guided tour of Cullinan Mine and picnic, then optional retail therapy in many craft shops.	Cost of tour is R75 pp. Book and pay by 17 April.	Arrive (TBA). Park at Cullinan Tourism & History office, on a side road off Oak Ave. Very interesting video and historical tour. Take Zambesi Drive off-ramp and right on R513. Turn left at stop street into Oak Ave.	UN	ü	-	ü	-	Jill Olivier 011 678 2607 Email: ojill@telkomsa.net TBA = To be arranged Check with leader.
11 - 13 May (Tue - Thur)	0/00 Two day hikes, 11km & 9km Birding trail 2km. Daypacks only.	Tierfontein, Vredefort Dome. Directions from leader. Cost R100 pppn. Book and pay by 15 Apr	Arrive Tue pm. Stay in overnight huts – no electricity. Lanterns/ candles provided. Gas fridge & stove, pots, pans. Hot water, shower & bath, flush toilets. See article in newsletter.	12	-	ü	ü	-	Ina Williams Book by phone/fax on 011 462 7505. Leave a message if nobody in.
28 - 30 May (Fri - Sun)	00 Day hikes from Base Camp. (23km, 14km & 4km)	Ezemvelo Nature Reserve 120 kms from Jo’burg (east of Bronkhorstspruit). Cost R300 pp. Book and pay R150 deposit by 29 Jan. Balance by 25 April.	Arrive Friday pm. Hikes are through open grassland and rocky outcrops. Accommodation in the hiker’s hut. No electricity; gas fridge and stove; solar lights. Bring cutlery, crockery, pots, bedding, pillows.	10	ü	-	ü	-	Dallis Pattle 011-849-2802
13 - 20 June (Sun – Sun)	A week away, doing what you will. May include sightseeing, garden visits and organized hikes or enjoying the heated pool.	Rotary-Oord, close to the well-known Badplaas Resort. Cost R1295 pp sh Pay deposit of R500 by 31 Jan. directly to the resort (details from the leader).	Arrive Sun for lunch, leave Sun am. En-suite rooms. Full meals provided. If numbers demand it, some will be housed in the main house, sharing a bathroom, at a slightly lower cost. Free access to the Resort pool. Travel directions from the leader.	-	-	ü	-	Pay deposit to the resort by 31 Jan Balance on arrival.	Cathie Basterfield 011-443-7884
Early Aug. (6 nights excl. travel)	Namaqualand Here We Come! An adventure breakaway. Daily excursions from base.	Stay in an old hotel in a small village. Cost ±R1300 all found Exact dates available soon from the leader. Book by 31 Jan. Pay R500 deposit by 28 Feb.	Two guided hikes. Guided tours to private sites of compelling historical and natural interest. Further information available soon from the leader.	12	-	ü	-	ü	Ina Williams Book by phone/fax on 011 462 7505. Leave a message if nobody in.
9 - 14 Sept. (Sun to Thurs) excl. journey	00+ The Crayfish Hiking Trail on the West Coast & Olifants River Five-day slack- packing trail.	The hiking trail starts in Elandsbaai and ends in Ebenhaezer. Cost R3400 pp. (incl. all meals). Book and pay deposit of R1700 by 25 Jan. Balance of R1700 by 31 July.	Arrive at Elandsbaai on Sun and depart Thur. pm. Hike for 4 days and overnight for 5 nights. See newsletter for further details. Travel directions from the leader	12	ü	-	ü	-	Dallis Pattle 011-849-2802