Vumbuka Nature Reserve

Walking update… 23 May 2010

KENNETH STAINBANK NATURE RESERVE…

Once again the weather played along and we had the most fantastic day for walking.  Happily most of the walk was under cover of trees and we were grateful for this.  Kenneth Stainbank is very nicely maintained and even the two river crossings, that had to be undertaken with care in the past, have been shored up with smaller boulders making it easier than before.  As far as I know, no Zebra were seen this time – but we were all amazed at the sighting of a few buck very close to the pathway on a few occasions. 

Most people are interested in how far the walk was – it ended up being just over 6km in distance.  We started at about 08:20 and were back at the car by 10:30.  The pace was faster than normal and the uphill at the end had me, once again, slowing down to let the faster, fitter walkers pass me and give me encouragement!!!  There were 18 people on the walk. 

I have just contacted the TC Robertson Nature Reserve regarding their “Bat Evening” that they told us about.  Unfortunately they have not been able to set this in place during May and it will now either be held in June or July.

Welcome to visitors and new members

There were no new members but Laura Konig brought her daughter Berry and her niece, Heather, while Amy Thomas brought Jean Smith.  It was wonderful having new faces around and well done to you all who managed the walk without any trouble.  We hope that you will join the club soon. 

Membership fees received:

No Membership fees were received. 

NEXT WALK – 23 MAY 2010

Vumbuka Nature Reserve…

I noticed in the Upper South Coast Fever Newspaper last week that Umgobavano Nature Reserve has been increased in size and the new section is going to be known as Vumbuka Nature Reserve.  On the strength of this I thought it would be great to do this walk on the 23^rd.  As most of you know, this is one of the richest areas for bird life in Natal, so do bring your bird books along with you! 

Directions: 
Turn off the freeway at the Moss Kolnick intersection as though going to the Gallaria Centre.  Go straight through the set of robots.  At the first right turn you will enter South Gate Industrial Park.  Keep along this road until you come to a boom.  One has to have a permit to enter this facility – but if you tell them that you are all part of the Toti Ramblers they will permit you entrance.  After going through the boom please wait there for further directions on how to get to Vumbuka.

We will be walking – rain or shine – so look forward to seeing you all there.

Please note:

We will be meeting at Lords and Legends between 07:15 and 07:30 for those who do not have transport and require a lift.

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