Alverstone outing offers game viewing prospects for weekend hikers
The wildlife park has a diverse ecosystem and boasts a wide variety of animal and bird species.
DURBAN Ramblers Hiking Club members explore Alverstone Wildlife Park this Saturday, 27 May.
This is a members only hike and members are asked to call hike leader Werner on 084-206-7836.
This wildlife park has a diverse ecosystem and boasts a wide variety of animal and bird species, even a pair of fish eagles. Game viewing is guaranteed.
The hike goes down into the valley, past a picturesque lake, through forests and onto the plains to see game. Expect a few steep uphills. Afterwards there will be a BYO braai at the boma with charcoal supplied by the committee. Entrance fee is R20. Meet and park at 1.45pm at the Alverstone Wildlife Park (GD435, Alverstone Road, Hillcrest).
Directions: On the M13 driving towards Shongweni, take exit 33, turn right over the M13. Take the next left into Alverstone Road. The wildlife park is just after the stone church on your left. This hike of about 8kms is graded two (moderate with steep uphills).
On Sunday, 28 May hikers will trek through Valley of 1,000 Hills in Botha’s Hill. Call hike leader Stella Wells on 078-319-8979.
This hike of about 18km goes into the valley and follows the river, before seeing hikers scramble back up to the dirt road, then back down to river before the final climb out of the valley via the dam.
Hikers are to meet at 7.30am at Maytime Centre at 20 Charles Way, Gillitts or at 8am at 1,000 Hills Chef School in Wootton Avenue, Botha’s Hill. There will be drinks and food at the deli/brewery after the hike. Petrol sharing costs R15. This hike is graded three to four and is steep in parts.
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