PROPERTIES — LIMPOPO
Hanglip South
"If you think you’ve peaked, find a new mountain."
Venue Information
Venue Overview | A multi-pitch trad climbing area with 20 climbs between grades 14 and 22 in Entabeni, a big 5 game reserve. The area is typically accessed from the Hanglip North camp site. |
Permit / Permission info | Written permission from Entabeni Game Reserve is required. |
Approx travel time from Jhb | 3 ½ hours to gate and ½ hour from gate to drop off. |
Parking info | Park at Entabeni Game Reserve entrance. Climbers will be driven by Entabeni staff to the start of the climb and collected again in the afternoon. No fees charged. |
Walk-in | The walk from the drop-off to climbs is half to one hour for most climbs. |
Accommodation | No camping possible at present. Accommodation in the Entabeni Game Reserve is an expensive option. |
Availability of drinking water | All water for the day to be brought in. |
Climbing route guide | Route guide from MCSA Jhb Administrator. |
Climbing info | There are 20 recorded multi-pitch trad climbs at Hanglip South between grades 14 to 22 and 200 to 300m in length. Climbs are mostly in the sun, though some are in shade. Descend by walking off via various gullies. |
Child-friendly | Not suitable for children. |
Swimming | No. |
Camp fires | Not permitted |
Other attractions | Pristine bushveld and big 5 game park. Game can be viewed during the drive to the crags. |
Dangers | Absolutely safe. |
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.