Sunrise 4x4 Trip + Wekeweke Falls Hike
Sat Jun 10, 05:30 - Sat Jun 10, 10:30
Shongweni Farmers Market
ABOUT
Sunrise 4x4 trip followed by a hike to the top&bottom of Wekeweke Falls!!! How does that sound?
We will meet and start our trip at Shongweni Market at 5.30am. We will drive (in an open top game viewing 4x4 to Clifton lookout tower to watch the sunrise (bring coffee!)
From there, we will hike to the top of Wekeweke Falls, cross the stream and hike on sugarcane roads until we join the dirt road leading to Delville Station. We walk along some railway lines, through a service tunnel (yes, a real tunnel) to the bottom of the falls where we will have a nice break with snacks&cold drinks (bring your own) until our 4x4 comes to collect us.
as easy as that! ;-)
This is an easy hike (suitable for beginners and kids as well).
Time: 5.15 for 5.30am
Place: Shongweni Market parking lot
Distance of the hike: appr. 8km
Difficulty: Casual hiker: Grade 2, Regular hiker: Grade 1
Duration of the whole trip: appr. 4-5 hours
Cost: R490pp
Please note that this event is exclusive and only 9 spots are available!
What to bring:
snacks, water or cold drinks, a cap, plus a backpack. also a phone or camera to capture all the beauty!
Walking shoes/takkies with good grip. Aqua shoes if you have to cross the stream at the top of the falls (can be done barefoot as well). Small towel to wipe your feet after the crossing.
limited to 9 hikers.
If event is cancelled due to bad weather, new date will be given.
Please also note that we need 9 people to go ahead with this event. if quota not met, event will be cancelled and refund will be processed.
Grading Of Hikes:
Grade 1 Easy. Minimal fitness required
Grade 2 Not too strenuous. Moderate fitness
Grade 3 Moderate. Physical fitness advisable
Grade 4 Strenuous. Physical fitness essential
Grade 5 Very strenuous - high level of physical fitness essential