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NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF SWAZILAND

Outdoor Events & Malolotja Game Counts

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012 Forthcoming outdoor events (See also birding events)
Important:
Always bring sufficient Water and a Sun Hat on all Walks
Non-members are welcome at all outdoor events: however adult non-members are charged E20 for each walk, while children can come along free.

Note:
This schedule of events is subject to change - please check the Times of Swaziland in the week of the walk. Any late changes will also be notified to members via email and this web site. Outdoor Events are normally convened at the Mbabane Club at 8.30am for a prompt departure at 8.45am. However, for more distant walks, the timing is 7.30am for 8.00am - Refer to the lists for the times for each walk.

Walks will generally be held on the 1st Sunday in the month - or 2nd Sunday to avoid Public Holiday weekends.

Date (Sunday unless otherwise specified)

 Venue Details

2011 January 8

 TBA Chris Davies
 
February 5 TBA Chris Davies
March 4 Sheba's Breasts, Ezulwini  
April 1 Whale Rock & Paintings, Brackenhill  
May 6 Ntondozi Ridge, TV masts 7.30 for 7.45 am
June 3 Hawane Peak - Tortoise  
1 July Mahamba Gorge, Mahamba 7.30 for 7.45 am
MALOLOTJA GAME COUNTS
For those interested in helping with Malolotja's twice-annual game counts please contact Dennis Horn in advance (places available are limited) - Dennis Tel: 404 2263 (h) or dhorn@realnet.co.sz.
Sun 4 December 2011 07.45/08.00 4-6 hr walk + 1 hr travel
Sun xx June 2012 07.45/08.00 4-6 hr walk + 1 hr travel

For results of the Malolotja Game Counts - click here: Game Count Results
Saturday Strollers:
Members and friends please note that there is a group who regularly conduct ‘bigger walks’ on most Saturdays – suitable only for fitter people. For more information contact one of the following:
Chris Scott-Long: 404 5551 or 404 0713 or Keith Ryder: 518 5704 or 644 5761 (note new numbers).