Prepaid Overnight Christmas Hike - Sporekrans Hiking Trail

Prepaid Overnight Base Camp Hike near Bethlehem FS
Spend the night in an ancient Bushmen's Cave. Nestled in the heart of the Witteberge with its dense bushes and mountain streams, this is a trail that will revitalize your soul. On the first day the trail starts off with a beautiful wood bridge under a sandstone cliff and then passes the rare Bald Ibis’s breeding spot. You continue completely surrounded by White-stinkwood trees where the trail leads to Caracals ladder which take you up to Angel’s Height, God’s little finger and the Bushmen’s Baths. At midday the hiker can cool off at the Mermaids pools before ending the day in Bushmen’s Cave where the ancient Bushmen’s presence can be felt.

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HIKE DETAILS
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MEETING TIME:
15:00 26 December 2023, Tuesday

NUMBER OF SPOTS:
16

REGISTRATION OPENS:
15:00 3 September 2023, Sunday

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
23:00 15 December 2023, Friday

HIKE FEES:
----- R R770 ACCOMMODATION
----- R R590 MEALS
----- R R1,360 TOTAL
The above does not include the annual Sole Mates Membership Fee.
https://sole-mates.co.za/membership-fees/
ALL PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING GUESTS MUST PAY THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN OVERNIGHT HIKES.

PAYMENT INFORMATION:
----- PAYMENT DEADLINE: 23:00 15 December 2023, Friday
----- PAYMENT TYPE: Prepaid (EFT)

HIKING AGENDA:
27 Dec, Wednesday - Challenging - 12km - Sporekrans Trail Day 1
28 Dec, Thursday - Moderate - 6km - Sporekrans Trail Day 2

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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NOTE:
----- Provide your contact details to the host or an organiser listed on this hike.
----- If we do not have your contact details, you will be removed from the hike until details have been provided.
----- Sole Mates has a very strict Late Cancellation and No Show Policy, keep your status up to date.
----- By registering for this hike, you agree to adhere to the Sole Mates Policies, Processes and Terms and Conditions.
For more info on Sole Mates Policies, Fees, Processes, Banking/Payments, Ts&Cs, etc., see our About page here:
https://sole-mates.co.za

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VENUE INFORMATION
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http://www.hikingsouthafrica.co.za/sporekrans-hiking-trail/

DISTANCE (from Outdoor Warehouse Centurion):
344km

SWIMMING OPTION:
Rock Pools

ACCOMMODATION INFO:
----- TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION: Hikers Hut - Dorm
----- TYPE OF BEDDING: Bring Bedding and Mattress
----- SHOWERS: Hot Showers via a Donkey
----- TOILETS: Flush Toilets
----- ELECTRICITY: No Electricity
----- KITCHEN: Braai Facilities Only
26 Spent at Base Camp, 27 Spent in Cave

FOOD INFORMATION:
Joint Meals on this hike include: Dinner 2x | Lunch 1x | Breakfast/Lunch 2x
Please carry at least 3+ Litres of Water with you on this hike.