Elisenheim memories..
Of cloudy weekends with rain in the air
Elisenheim full moon hike 12 October 2019
Herewith an invitation to Stok-en-Hoed’s last hurrah of 2019. We are grateful for opportunities to get out and explore during the last few months and are looking forward to end the year on a high. Please join us as we set out looking for the moon this time round.. Elisenheim 8 km full moon hike …
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Update: Scouting Düsternbrook
Setting foot in unfamiliar territory this past weekend certainly did not disappoint in any way. Düsternbrook offers great trail potential with a variety of wildlife, interesting vegetation and geology, as well as a proper test for physical endurance all on offer. The area varies from hilly terrain typical of the Khomas Hochland to meandering riverbeds …
Scouting Düsternbrook 14 September 2019
An invitation to Stok-en-Hoed's last trail scouting of the year. Take note that this will be a longer day hike than usual and is not recommended for the unfit! However, if you are a regular hiker looking for a good few hours out and away in a special part of the Khomas Hochland, please be …
Update: More Narrec hiking
In spite of the severe drought in the country, Saturday’s outing proved again that there are still many signs of vibrant life around us. Those who made the effort to get up for an early morning hike were not disappointed; it remains rewarding to see and experience wildlife out in the open. The impromptu talk …
Of vulture restaurants, tandems in the night sky, and a September sneak peek
With the upcoming hike on Saturday in mind, a reminder that we will also visit Narrec’s vulture restaurant, a special feature of the area. The first such restaurant was built in South-Africa during the 1960’s. To this day they serve as safe-food sources for vultures threatened by factors like indiscriminate poisoning, high-voltage power lines and …
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Update: Narrec trail scouting
3 eager hikers braved the cold this past weekend as we set out exploring lone riverbeds, some striking mica-schist rock formations in the early morning sun and game tracks leading the way to great views over the landscape below. A visit afterwards to the bird sanctuary once again proved insightful and well worth the stay. …
