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Bearded Vultures at Witsieshoek

September 19, 2011

One of the few places in the world where you can see Bearded Vultures flying freely in the skies is at Witsieshoek. We have a "Vulture Restaurant" where bones are put out for the birds. In addition, one of the resident birds has been tagged by the KZN-Wildlife programme to record details of movement. Read more about Vulture Research, and tagging, here:

Posted by Eleanor Muller. Posted In : vultures

Tuesday 26th July 2011: Weather Alert

July 26, 2011

Owing to heavy snowfalls, Witsieshoek is currently inaccessible by vehicle or walking. The snow is waist-deep at the Lodge. Electricity, telephone and internet has been cut off. All enquiries are being routed through the Cape Town offices. Phone 021-701-7860 or email info@tfpd.co.za for updates on the situation.
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Posted by Eleanor Muller. Posted In : snow

Drakensberg's Amphitheatre: Safe hiking options for the inexperienced

September 29, 2010

The Amphitheatre Hike is considered the most scenic hike in the Drakensberg. It's also a very interesting hike because it includes climbing the famous chain ladders of the Sentinel Peak.

Keen, but not happy to go alone? What about joining SA Adventure Trails "Slackpacking"? It's for hikers who do not have the equipment or who are not prepared to carry a heavy pack with all their own food and gear. This aims at making the hike a more enjoyable experience for people who would like to walk th...
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Posted by Eleanor Muller. Posted In : hiking

Centenary Climb of Sentinel Peak: An MCSA Success

September 6, 2010

EVENT: Centenary Climb of Sentinal Peak
DATE: 4 September 2010
PLACE: Sentinel Peak

On Saturday 4 September 2010, the KZN section of the Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA) managed a successful mass climb of Drakensberg’s Sentinel Peak with at least 60 people reaching the summit to celebrate the centenary of the first ascent on 29 September 1910.

The Club arranged for the climbers to stay at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge, the closest accommodation to the peak. With a good weather forecast,...

Posted by Eleanor Muller. Posted In : Climbing

Centenary of the First Ascent of the Sentinel (Northen Drakensberg)

September 4, 2010

WJ Wybergh and Lt NM McLeod first climbed the Sentinel via the standard route on 29 September 1910.

The KZN section of the mountain club of SA are celebrating this ascent this weekend (4-5th September 2010). The idea is for as many people as possible to ascend the Sentinel via any route they wish on the morning of the 4th and then have a celebratory jol at the Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge this evening.

Watch the space for pictures and stories!

Posted by Eleanor Muller. Posted In : Climbing

Bonitas Mont-aux-sources Challenge

August 10, 2010

EVENT: Bonitas Mont-aux-sources Challenge
DATE: 11 September 2010
PLACE: Royal Natal Park
DISTANCE: 50km

The Mont-aux-Source Challenge is one of the great South African endurance races. Started in 1993, this year we will see the 18th race on 11 September. The 350 entrants will climb and run a 50km route with the greatest scenery of any endurance race in the world. The route map can be found here.

We are really looking forward to the event. There is a very special energy about being around pe...

Posted by Tony Birkholtz. Posted In : Events

Artikel in Die Volksblad: 31 Julie 2010

August 10, 2010

Die Witsieshoeklodge in die Phuthaditjabaomgewing was vir jare ’n toptoevlugsoord vir moeë bergklimmers en stappers. LIENTJIE MENTZ het gaan kyk na die planne om dié oord op te knap en het die sneeu netnet misgeloop.Lees verder hier

Posted by Eleanor Muller. Posted In : Redevelopment

Snow days

July 13, 2010

The second snow-fall of the 2010 winter is here. This is the real deal. It's a wonderland.

Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge in the snow.

Our first snow-woman for this winter.

But she needs company. Come and join us this week-end and build her a companion! Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge has a lovely restaurant and bar. Day visitors are very welcome.
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Posted by Lize Du Plessis. Posted In : snow

Lize’s Diary: The Crack Hike via Mahai Falls and Forest.

June 29, 2010

Sunday the 20th of June was a lovely winter’s day and Tony, the boys and I spent the day out walking. It was perfect weather and the scenery absolutely stunning. We started the walk from Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge to Mahai Waterfall where we had planned to turn around and go back home, however the adventurous side kicked in and we kept on going and were not disappointed. We experienced amazing scenery as well as baboons and antelope on the mountain slopes.

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Posted by Lize Du Plessis. Posted In : hiking

Enjoy the comfort

June 2, 2010

There are fitness work-outs ... and there is carrying new leather lounge furniture! Phew. That was a job, but such fun. We're please to show you that the comfy leather lounge furniture has arrived, along with the new carpets. It's now a warm, relaxing atmosphere... the perfect place to hang out in the evening.

Come and join us these holidays and re-discover the joy of Witsieshoek!

Posted by Eleanor Muller. Posted In : Redevelopment

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