Nola Muller
Toti Ramblers
401 Gordon House
Gordon Road
Amanzimtoti
4126
Walking update…
UMBOGAVONGO NATURE RESERVE…
I first met Dick Dyson one evening just after Toti Ramblers was formed. He kindly invited me to attend a meeting at the Umbogavongo Nature Reserve. Little did I realize that one day he would show an interest in joining our wonderful group of people on our twice monthly rambles.
But I am getting ahead of myself…
Sixteen members arrived for the cool walk on Sunday. We set off towards the Tiox Hide happy in the knowledge that for the first time we were going to have a leader on our walk. Dick kindly gave up his Sunday morning to show us part of the hidden beauty that is Umbogavongo. We thank him for imparting his wisdom and enlightening us on what those, in the Industrial area, are doing to conserve our environment under his watchful eye.
Welcome to Hettie Oelofse, Ellen Harris and Ursula (Fran’s sister) who joined us on Sunday. We hope that you all join the club. It was nice meeting Paddy Gray as well, who was visiting her mother June, from Johannesburg.
Membership fees were received from Denise Bailey, Gaynor and Magda Wilkens. Thanks.
NEXT OUTING ON THE 28th JUNE 2009
KRANTZKLOOF NATURE RESERVE
Krantzkloof Nature reserve affords spectacular views across the well forested gorge cut by the Molweni River. Most of the reserve's 532 hectares is covered by dense forest and vegetation. The reserve's best known attraction is the well developed picnic area adjacent to the dam at the head of Kloof Falls. The Parks board has established an informative 'Interpretative Centre' at the site. This spot is easily reached by following Kloof Falls road. Leaving the picnic site, the visitor may proceed to Bridle Road and enjoy spectacular views from two well marked view sites.
Another picnic site developed at the Nkutu Falls may be reached by turning right at the top of Bridle Road into King George Avenue (which becomes Valley Drive) and continues to the bottom of the hill. Prepared walks originate from the picnic areas and visitors may view the falls or descend into the gorge, following the river course.
Directions:
I am enclosing a map on how to get to the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve which is very detailed – but it might be a good idea for us to all meet at Lords and Legends between 08:00 and 08:30 so that we can go in convoy. Hopefully we will arrive at the Reserve close to 09:00.
We will be walking – rain or shine – so look forward to seeing you all there.
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