Tubatse club enjoy the benefits of hiking
Mthombothi and his co-founder, Mmabatho Matladi, shared the physical benefits of hiking.
BURGERSFORT – Many locals enjoy hiking as a platform to keep fit without paying a cent.
Tubatse Hiking Club invited locals to join them in exploring the beauty of local communities.
The club was founded during the lockdown in October 2021, but 2022 has seen them grow in leaps and bounds.
This year the club had excursions to GaRiba, Mohlaletsi, Penge, Mafefe and the Mac Mac Pools.
More trips are lined up for this year.
The latest trip was held in Mafefe on May 1. “It was interesting as we hosted other clubs such as Mphahlama Hiking Club and many more from Limpopo and Mpumalanga. We walked for more than 10 kilometres, sightseeing and exploring nature. The day was concluded with a braai,” said one of the club founders, Dr Phil
Mthombothi.
He said their next visit will be to Zongororo in Mpumalanga. “We have a partnership with Mphahlama Hiking Club and together with them we can improve hiking.”
Mthombothi and his co-founder, Mmabatho Matladi, shared the physical benefits of hiking.
“It helps with weight loss, it reduces stress and boosts mental well-being. Hiking is good for the heart and wonderful for cardiovascular health.”Matladi added, “We want this club to be known. Our area has so many mountains that we are planning to explore.”
Tubatse Hiking Club plans to have hiking trips on a monthly basis. Interested locals can contact Mthombothi on 082 836 1026.
