DURBAN Ramblers Hiking Club hikes to Glenholme Nature Reserve in Kloof on Saturday, 16 September.
Call hike leader Abdullah on 084-478-6779.
Hikers should meet at 1.45pm at the Kloof and Highway SPCA lower parking lot. This hike through the reserve and down into the valley/gorge will cover grasslands, riverine, scarp and swamp forests in a short distance. The waterfall and streams form part of the headwaters of the Umbilo River. There is a R20 donation towards the upkeep of the reserve.
This 6km hike is graded two to three, moderate to strenuous and it includes a vertigo warning. A hiking pole is recommended.
On Sunday, 17 September hikers will explore The Ambers in Howick.
Call hike leader Keith Ashton on 033-239-5023 or email keimarg@iuncapped.co.za. This hike is in an extended area of ‘The Ambers’ and includes lovely views around Howick and surrounding area, plenty of game and birdlife. This is a combined hike with other clubs which means booking is essential. A maximum of 12 members can be accommodated, on a first come first served basis. The last booking will be taken on Wednesday, 13 September. There is a R20 per person donation.
This 12km to 15km hike is graded two to three, moderate to strenuous.