Drip Disa & Orange Kloof Hike

Join us on a guided hike in search of the incredibly beautiful Drip Disa on Table Mountain! Seeing this little mauve orchid (Disa longicornu) is our big objective for the day and the localities where they occur require us putting in some big mileage! We'll be looking out for other summer floral specials, hike through vibrant new growth after the April fire as well as talk about the general ecology of the mountain.

Route: We'll ascend via the Bridle Path and head for the Aqueduct passing through some of the young, vibrant fynbos around Junction Peak before looking for the Drip Disa. The aqueduct is also a great place to refill water bottles. Our return will be via Disa Gorge (Orange Kloof). It will be a circular route ending up back at Constantia Nek.

Date: Sunday, 15 December 2024

Time: 06:00

Distance: 16 km

Duration: 7-8 hrs approx.

Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous

Grade: A-grade footpath, minor scrambles in places with minor exposure to heights in a couple spots. We'll cover some easy terrain on jeep track and well established footpaths for most of the journey.

Elevation: 750m gain & loss

Dog friendly: No, sorry (due to hiking through Orange Kloof).

Tips: Long pants help against some scratchy/overgrown fynbos in Disa Gorge. There is opportunity for a little rock pool splash!

Meet location: Constantia Nek Parking Area

Cost: R400 per person // Payment confirms your spot

Group size: 11

Book: Pay via Quicket OR Email us at [email protected] for bank details to EFT (Payment will confirm your spot)

Contact: 084 718 1668 // email ([email protected])

What to bring:

- Good hiking shoes/boots

- Sun protection (hat, sun lotion)

- Warm top & rain jacket

- Water: 2.5 litres per person

- Lunch / trail snacks

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