Hiking and backpacking is a way of getting back to the great outdoors – free of the restrictions of modern life.

As an activity it can be many things;  if it is solitude you are looking for, the veld, hills and mountains will provide it for you in abundance.  It is also a wonderful way to socialise and spend time with friends and family, particularly children.  Spending the day amongst beautiful scenery and then socialising with family and friends at night can be a very uplifting experience.

Another important part of backpacking is that it allows you time in which you can consider your life and its challenges and discover who you really are and what you want.   As you do this you can relate to nature and enjoy the tranquility that seems to be everywhere outdoors, away from the concrete jungle.

Hiking is an activity that can be done on a shoe-string or expensively.  Either way you will come to savour the times you have spent hiking and enjoying the company of fellow hikers.  You will come home rejuvenated and ready to face your working world!

Join a club and meet people like yourself!

The East Rand Hiking Club

Administrator Gretta Jones 011 849 9805  072 244 9387

Johannesburg Hiking Club

Administrator Marion Hufner  087 940 1903 or  010 590 1903

Boksburg Hiking Club

Deon Van Rensburg – Chairperson 083 286 9934