TRIP DESCRIPTION
The Magaliesberg rock is ideally suited to climbing. This stuff is extremely hard and provides good protection, too. If you just want to experience rock climbing without too must stress, join us fr a day out in the kloofs, climbing easy routes. The upper Tonquani complex contains many routes of easy grade, some of which are ideally suited to larger groups and some better suited to smaller ones.
We'll start off with a warm up route - probably something like Left Corner or Kitchen Corner just to get everyone thinking along the same lines. After that we can move on to Donkerhoek Recess or Right Corner Crag, depending on the group's desires and abilities.
All of these routes are 2-3 rope-lengths of very easy grade climbing and can be done easily in hiking boots or running shoes.
We will provide all technical equipment, which includes:
- Harness
- Helmet
- Ropes
- Technical climbing equipment
Costs are inclusive of permits and lunch. However, permits can only be booked dring week-day mornings, so please give adequate warning.
Winter and spring are the best seasons for climbing in the Magaliesberg - summer gets exceedingly hot and is often plagued by exceedingly violent summer thunderstorms, making afternoon climbing quite exciting in a less-than-pleasant sense.
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Area
Magaliesberg
Duration
1 Day
Mean altitude
1600m
Difficulty
Easy / Moderate
Technical aspects
Rock climbing
Scramble
Challenges
Heights
Accommodation
N/A
Style
Rock climbing
Recommended Kit
Rock climbing
Cost per person
People in group:
1 : R 2,000
2-3: R 1,500
4-6: R 900
Note: Cost excludes transport or accommodation either side of the hike. If you wish we will make these arrangements for you.
This is a GREAT trip for those who find themselves in or near Gauteng (Johannesburg / Pretoria) or staying at Sun City and have a day to spare. If you've planned your holiday and find that you have one day to spare then consider this as a time-filler.
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