5 Feb: De Wet Michau: Kayaking into the Unknown 02/05/2019 De Wet Michau, a true explorer and adventurer, and one of South Africa's premier white water kayakers, took part in an expedition to explore some of Angola's untamed rivers.
De Wet Michau, a true explorer and adventurer, and one of South Africa's premier white water kayakers, took part in an expedition to explore some of Angola's untamed rivers.
4 Dec: Jo Rust: Solo Female First - Around Africa on a Motorcycle 12/04/2018 Adventurer, author, and off-road motorcycle instructor, Jo Rust completed a 45,000 km solo ride around the African continent.
Adventurer, author, and off-road motorcycle instructor, Jo Rust completed a 45,000 km solo ride around the African continent.
2 Oct: Stephan Woodborne: Climate change killing Africa’s Baobab trees 10/02/2018 Some of Africa’s oldest Baobab trees are dying, and scientists believe that global warming is responsible.
Some of Africa’s oldest Baobab trees are dying, and scientists believe that global warming is responsible.
4 Sep: Alard Hüfner: Flying to Vic Falls in a Paraglider 09/04/2018 Alard Hüfner flew with his paraglider in an unsupported race between Hartbeespoort Dam and Vic Falls in covering 1200 kilometres in four days.
Alard Hüfner flew with his paraglider in an unsupported race between Hartbeespoort Dam and Vic Falls in covering 1200 kilometres in four days.
7 Aug: Brendan Ryan: Birds and Battles in the Pacific 08/07/2018 The Midway Islands in the Pacific Ocean, located roughly halfway between North America and Asia, near the Hawaiian archipelago was the site of a dramatic and decisive battle between the US and Japanese Navy during World War II. It is also a wildlife refuge, and home to the largest albatross breeding colony in the world.
The Midway Islands in the Pacific Ocean, located roughly halfway between North America and Asia, near the Hawaiian archipelago was the site of a dramatic and decisive battle between the US and Japanese Navy during World War II. It is also a wildlife refuge, and home to the largest albatross breeding colony in the world.
3 July: Taryn van Olden: Retreat, Climb Live 07/03/2018 Taryn Van Olden is hardier than most, whether she’s negotiating a rugged mountain trail or paddling down a churning river rapid. Taryn draws on three solo mountain adventures, tackled at critical moments in her life, and shares what she gained from each.
Taryn Van Olden is hardier than most, whether she’s negotiating a rugged mountain trail or paddling down a churning river rapid. Taryn draws on three solo mountain adventures, tackled at critical moments in her life, and shares what she gained from each.
12-13 May: Pilansberg Wilderness Hike 05/12/2018 If Terrence Down's July 2017 talk didnt put you off, join us for a guided wilderness hike in the Pilansberg National Park.
If Terrence Down's July 2017 talk didnt put you off, join us for a guided wilderness hike in the Pilansberg National Park.
15 April: ESSA Pelindaba Adventure Day 04/15/2018 Paddle, Hike, Orienteer, Climb and Abseil all in one day. One of the highlights of the ESSA calendar.
Paddle, Hike, Orienteer, Climb and Abseil all in one day. One of the highlights of the ESSA calendar.
Fabulous ESSA Buffs 03/23/2018 The fabulous new ESSA Buffs are now available. Pick yours up at the next meeting for R80.
14 Sept: Stargazing Weekend 09/14/2018 An ESSA regular event conducted together with the Astronomical Society of South Africa. Join for a weekend of stargazing under the clear chilly spring skies of Bushtrails camp.
An ESSA regular event conducted together with the Astronomical Society of South Africa. Join for a weekend of stargazing under the clear chilly spring skies of Bushtrails camp.
16 June: Picnic Lunch in the Mountains 06/16/2018 This winter we are taking the annual ESSA lunch out of the city and into the mountains. Come and join us for a slap up picnic lunch in the Land of the Giants at Tonquani Gorge on Saturday 16 June.
This winter we are taking the annual ESSA lunch out of the city and into the mountains. Come and join us for a slap up picnic lunch in the Land of the Giants at Tonquani Gorge on Saturday 16 June.
Horizon: April 2018 Edition 04/04/2018 The Society's quarterly newsletter. If you can't make it to a Tuesday evening meeting to pick up a printed copy.
The Society's quarterly newsletter. If you can't make it to a Tuesday evening meeting to pick up a printed copy.