PROPERTIES — LIMPOPO
Hanglip North
"If you think you’ve peaked, find a new mountain."
Venue Information
Venue Overview | A multi-pitch trad climbing area with 39 climbs from grade 16 upwards in a pristine bushveld area with excellent hiking possible in the hills and gullies over the entire north and south range. |
Permit / Permission info | The area is owned by the SA National Defence Force and written permission from the army is required. Apply well in advance. |
Approx travel time from Jhb | 3 ½ hours to army gate and another ½ hour to the camp area. A car with good ground clearance is required; 4×4 is advisable but not essential. |
Parking info | Car camping, so park next to tents at the campsite; parking is free of charge and safe. |
Walk-in | The walk from the camp to the base of the climbs takes between half an hour to an hour for most climbs. It is possible to drive some way towards climbs that are further away. |
Accommodation | Bush camping next to cars. There are no facilities available, nor are there any camping or access fees charged. |
Availability of drinking water | All water to be brought in. |
Climbing route guide | Route guide from MCSA Jhb Administrator. |
Climbing info | 39 recorded multi-pitch trad climbs, ranging between grades 16 and 20 up 200 to 300 meter cliffs. Climbing is mostly in the sun, but shade is possible. Walk off via various gullies. |
Child-friendly | Camping and hiking yes, climbing no. |
Swimming | No. |
Camp fires | Allowed at the camp site. |
Other attractions | Pristine bushveld, with some game, as well as many birds and plants. |
Dangers | Absolutely safe as army territory is fenced in. |
Contact details | Access must be arranged with the army via the MCSA Jhb Section. |
Disclaimer
Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking and other related activities are inherently dangerous and can lead to or cause serious injury, material loss and even death. The Mountain Club of South Africa advises that you only participate in these activities if you are competent to do so, or are under the guidance of an experienced person, and you are using the correct equipment. Any activity in which you participate, is done entirely at your own risk. The Mountain Club of South Africa accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever for any accident, injury, death or material loss arising from participation in MCSA activities, no matter in what manner caused and whether allegedly due to negligence or not.