Letter of Condolence on the passing of Mafoto Henrietta Mota.

By |2019-10-11T12:27:04+00:00August 15th, 2012|Categories: Redevelopment, Witsieshoek|

15 August 2012 Letter of Condolence on the passing of Mafoto Henrietta Mota. Dear Morena Mota and the Mota Family I wish to extend the sympathy of all at Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge and at Transfrontier Parks Destinations to you and your family, on the passing of your mother Mafoto Henrietta Mota. Whilst I only had the opportunity [...]

Bearded Vultures at Witsieshoek

By |2019-10-11T12:27:04+00:00September 19th, 2011|Categories: Animals, Witsieshoek|

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 [...]

Drakensberg’s Amphitheatre: Safe hiking options for the inexperienced

By |2019-10-11T12:27:04+00:00September 29th, 2010|Categories: Events, Witsieshoek|

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 [...]

Centenary Climb of Sentinel Peak: An MCSA Success

By |2019-10-11T12:27:04+00:00September 6th, 2010|Categories: Events, Witsieshoek|

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 [...]

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

By |2014-06-17T07:18:09+00:00September 4th, 2010|Categories: Events, Witsieshoek|

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 [...]

Bonitas Mont-aux-sources Challenge

By |2019-10-11T12:27:04+00:00August 10th, 2010|Categories: Events, Witsieshoek|

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 [...]

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