Interested? Scroll down to find out more about joining the Ramblers. New to hiking? Click here for some guidelines on what to wear and pack, and explanations of some hiking terms you may find in the programme.
Members receive the hiking programme and newsletter three times a year and, for those who have access to the Internet, any additional news by email between programs. Members may attend any Club hike or social and our annual year-end function. Most of the hikes and socials are free of charge, but we do also do permit hikes from time to time and some of the socials may have a cost implication.
Once you’ve completed two hikes as a visitor, you can apply to join either by filling out the easy online application form (see below) and press the Submit Application button, or obtain an application form from a hike leader to fill in and email to the Club secretary. You’ll need one Club hike leader you have hiked with to propose and one to second your application (just record their names in the relevant space on the form). Please attach a photo to the form (it helps the Committee identify prospective members) and proof of payment of the applicable annual membership and entrance fee – see below – with the form. In the unlikely event of your application being turned down, these will be refunded to you.
Membership is open to persons aged 18 years and over. Children over 12, accompanied by a responsible adult, are considered as family members and may take part in any half-day hikes, unless otherwise specified, and as long as the leader is in agreement.
My Green Card: (for Cape Town Residents only) – 12 entries per year into selected Sanparks (Cape Point being one of them). Simply go down to your Cape Nature or Tourism Info Centre with your SA ID book, two ID photos and a utility bill (proof of residence), not older than three months. This would be the same process for the Table Mountain National Park Dog Walking/Activity Permit. Both of these expire after a year. Click here for more details.
The Wild Card: this is quite a bit more expensive, but worthwhile if you go to Nature Reserves more than 12 times a year. There are different options Individual, Couple or Family and then you have the options of various park clusters. More information may be viewed on www.wildcard.co.za.
The Cableway Card: If you are a Wildcard or My Green Card holder you qualify for a 20% discount when you purchase a Cableway Card. With a card you can use the Cableway as often as you like, limited to one return trip per day Purchase your card online or at the Lower Cable Station. Click here for more details.
The Peninsula Ramblers Hiking Club is based in Cape Town, South Africa. The Club is run by volunteers and would not exist without the support and participation of its members. Our aim is simple: to get out into the fresh air and beauty of our magnificent Cape Mountains – and beyond – as often as possible, while at the same time doing whatever we can to help protect the pristine areas we visit.
Contact: Glenda Doller
078 292 2477
info@ramblers.org.za
Chairperson: Lyn Barker-Veary
082 4141 744
committee@ramblers.org.za
Secretary: Max Brock
082 938 4442
membership@ramblers.org.za
Treasurer: Tony Serafin
072 701 5499
treasurer@ramblers.org.za
