New Year’s Resolution: Get Out There and Hike!

If you’re looking to explore South Africa’s breathtaking landscapes, whether you’re a local or just visiting, joining a hiking club is the perfect way to dive into the great outdoors. With the new year upon us, now is the time to set a goal to hike more, connect with like-minded adventurers, and discover hidden gems across the country. Whether you’re an experienced hiker, a complete beginner, or a traveller eager to make the most of your journey, there’s a group ready to welcome you. Below, we’ve compiled a list of hiking clubs by province to help you hit the trails. So, with no further ado, here is a list of all the hiking clubs in South Africa, organised by province in alphabetical order. Let’s get moving!

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Eastern Cape Hiking Clubs

• Come Hike Hiking Club
  Website | Email: info@comehike.co.za
• Let’s Hike Hiking Club (East London)
  Facebook | Email: letshikesa@gmail.com
• East Coast Hiking Club SA
  Facebook
• East London Hikers (East London)
  Facebook
• Mjanyana Hiking Club (Mjanyane)
  Facebook | Phone: +27 76 900 9794
• Mountain Club of South Africa – Eastern Province Section
  Website | Email: info@easternprovince.mcsa.org.za
• Oldenburgia Hiking Club (Grahamstown)
  Facebook
• Shipwreck Hiking (East London)
  Website | Phone: +27 82 391 0647
• Voetsac (East Cape Adventure and Hiking Association) (Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha)
  Website | Phone: +27 76 747 1289

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Free State Hiking Clubs

• Bloem Social Hiking Club
  Facebook | Phone: +27 81 810 3485
• Mountain Club of South Africa – Free State Section (Bloemfontein)
  Website | Email: info@vry.mcsa.org.za

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Gauteng Hiking Clubs

• Centurion Hiking Club (Centurion)
  Website | WhatsApp: +27 76 694 2202
• Gauteng Singles Hiking Club (Johannesburg)
  Facebook
• JHB Hiking Club (Johannesburg)
  Website | Phone: +27 78 885 6505
• Mountain Club of South Africa – Johannesburg Section
  Website | Phone: +27 61 461 8259
• Mountain Club of South Africa – Magaliesberg (Pretoria)
  Website | Phone: +27 83 845 1573
• Must Love Hiking SA (Johannesburg)
  Facebook | Phone: +27 84 254 8828
• Sole Mates Hiking Group (Pretoria)
  Meetup Page
• The Day Hiking Group (Pretoria)
  Website | Phone: +27 12 358 1757
• The East Rand Hiking Club (East Rand)
  Website | Phone: +27 82 446 3752
• Voets Toets Hiking (West Rand)
  Facebook

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Kwazulu-Natal Hiking Clubs

• Amblers Hiking Club (Westville)
  Website | Phone: +27 72 615 0559
• Durban Ramblers Hiking Club (Durban)
  Website | Phone: +27 82 454 0521
• Midlands Hiking Club
  Website | Email: midlandshikingclub@gmail.com
• Mountain Backpackers Club
  Website | Email: info@mountainbackpackers.co.za
• Mountain Club of South Africa – Amajuba (Newcastle)
  Website | Email: chairman@mcsa-amajuba.org
• Mountain Club of South Africa – KZN Section
  Website | Email: kzn.mcsa.comm@gmail.com

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Limpopo Hiking Clubs

• Hoedspruit Hiking Club
  Facebook | WhatsApp: +27 82 806 1169
• Lephotse Hiking Club (Polokwane)
  Facebook | Phone: +27 65 811 5618
• Maruleng Hiking Club (Maruleng)
  Facebook | Phone: +27 83 809 1687
• Mountain Club of South Africa – Limpopo Section (Tzaneen)
  Website | Email: info@lim.mcsa.org.za
• Tzaneen Hiking Club
  Facebook

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Mpumalanga Hiking Clubs

• Bushbuckridge Hiking Club
  Facebook | WhatsApp: +27 71 902 0858
• Sunrise Hiking Club (Nelspruit/Mbombela)
  Instagram | Phone: +27 67 707 4731
• The Lowveld Rambling Club (Nelspruit/Mbombela)
  Facebook | Phone: +27 83 251 8239
• Vuman Hikers Club (Nelspruit/Mbombela)
  Facebook | Phone: +27 82 061 6655

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Northern Cape Hiking Clubs

• Gasegonya Hiking Club (Kuruman)
  Facebook
• Kgato ka Kgato Hiking Club
  Facebook | Phone: +27 79 366 5023
• Matzikama Hiking Club (Vredendal & Vanrhynsdorp)
  Instagram

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Western Cape Hiking Clubs

• Mountain Club of South Africa (Cape Town)
  Website | Phone: +27 21 465 3412
• Mountain Club of South Africa (Hottentots Holland)
  Website | Email: info@hot.mcsa.org.za
• Mountain Club of South Africa (Paarl/Wellington)
  Website | Email: info@pw.mcsa.org.za
• Mountain Club of South Africa (Southern Cape)
  Website | Phone: +27 82 445 7880
• Mountain Club of South Africa (Stellenbosch)
  Website | Email: info@ste.mcsa.org.za
• Mountain Club of South Africa (Tygerberg)
  Website | Phone: +27 82 082 0150
• Mountain Club of South Africa (Worcester)
  Website | Phone: +27 84 845 9792

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Get Involved!

Joining a hiking group is an excellent way to stay motivated, meet new people, and discover hidden gems in your province. With so many clubs to choose from, there’s a perfect fit for everyone. Make this year the year you explore South Africa’s stunning outdoors with a new community of adventurers.

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While this information is accurate at the time of publication, we cannot guarantee it will remain up to date, as club details may change or clubs may close. If you’re aware of any hiking clubs we’ve missed or notice any inaccuracies, we’d love to hear from you! Please feel free to get in touch and help us keep this resource as comprehensive and helpful as possible.