Ramblers to explore place of the hyena
An indemnity form with your ID number must be completed if not already done.
TOTI Ramblers will hike through Empisini Nature Reserve near Umkomaas on Sunday, 24 February.
This is an easy hike through a reserve which was established in 1973.
It takes its name Empisini from a perennial stream which flows through it and means ‘place of the hyena’. It covers an area of 60-ha and is well known for its birdlife, trees and lush vegetation. There is no entrance fee, but a donation for the two field rangers would be most welcome.
Walkers will meet at the Blue Ocean Dive Resort, 1 Reynolds Street in Umkomaas after the hike for a light meal.
Meet at Lords and Legends Parking area at 7.15am to sort out transport. If new to the area, rather meet at Lords and Legends parking and travel in convoy to the reserve.
Directions:
- Take N2 south from Toti, take exit 117 Widenham, Clansthal, Craigieburn, Umkomaas.
- At junction turn left and after a few hundred metres and take the second road left, which is signposted Saiccor.
- Continue down the hill for just over 1km. At junction turn left, at the Empisini Nature Reserve signpost.
- Keep on the gravel road for about 400m to the parking area.
An indemnity form with your ID number must be completed if not already done.
Direct queries to Anita on 061-827-3208 or Hylton on 084-783-7336.
