JACANA

TRAVEL MARKETING AND RESERVATIONS

Reg no: 201010674423

PO BOX 40268 WALMER 6065

bookings@jacanacollection.co.za
TEL:0861 522262 (0861 jacana)

PERMIT
UITKYK HIKING TRAIL
PERMIT NUMBER

965

CLUB NAME
CONTACT
Tel
e-mail:

PRIVATE
Ryan Lynx
084-631-1336
ryanlynx99@gmail.com

TRAIL:
Arrival:

UITKYK DAY Trail

10 MAY 2015
DAY VISITORS SUNDAY

DEPART
E.T.A.
Number of
people

SAME DAY/ SELFDE DAG

Hosts

Owner Bill Murray 011 792 7841/083 792 7841

Manager: Mr Jan Bezuidenhout 012 253 0102
COMBINATION OF NUMBER LOCK AT GATE: 4444
Road turn off: S25 42.325 E27 50.968
Parking: S25 42.311 E27 50.672

GPS REF

6 people

PAYMENT DETAILS:
Account rendered:
6 DAY VISITORS
Admin Fee

TOTAL

360.00
55.00
R415.00

Payment received:
8 MAY 2015

Deposit
415.00

TOTAL RECEIVED

R415.00

PLEASE KEEP YOUR PERMIT WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES AS IT MAY BE

CHECKED ON ARRIVAL OR ON THE TRAIL.
***NO LITTERING PLEASE. LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS AND TAKE ONLY
PHOTOGRAPHS*****
PLEASE STAY TOGETHER IN GROUPS OFMIN 6 PEOPLE ON THE TRAIL.
PLEASE STICK TO THE FOOTPATH AND FOLLOW THE FOOTPRINTS

UITKYK
HIKING TRAIL
THE OWNERS OF UITKYK WELCOME YOU TO THE TRAIL
AND WISH YOU AN ENJOYABLE AND REWARDING
HIKE.
INTRODUCTION
The Uitkyk Trail follows a well-marked path up the northern slope of the Magaliesberg and
rewards the hiker with splendid views of the Hartbeespoort Dam. As the trail falls within the
boundary of the Magaliesberg Protected Natural Environment (MPNE), care has been taken
to ensure that the trail paths are sited in the most environmentally friendly way.
A fenced car park with toilets and showers is provided at the start / finish point of the trail.
From there a path contours a wooded koppie and descends to the R513 that is crossed
through a tunnel at an elevation of 1180m. This allows the hiker access to the easterly
mountain peak at 1517m.
ENJOY YOUR DAY BY TAKING SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS.
Always hike in a group of at least four people.
Always cross the road through the tunnel.
Avoid paths and roads that are marked with no entry signs.
Wear strong shoes and carry all that you will need for a day in the mountains.
As there is no open running water on these mountain slopes so all drinking water must
be carried. At higher altitudes there is little shade and on a hot day the risk of heat
exhaustion is severe. To avoid sunburn wear a broad brimmed hat and use an effective sun
blocker cream. Be prepared for changes in the weather and carry protective clothing to meet
all eventualities.
TRAIL DURATION

The loop of the Uitkyk trail takes between 5 to 6 hours depending on the
fitness of the hikers and the length of time spent resting, looking at the fine
views or simply stopping for a picnic lunch. Looking and listening for wildlife
will add great enjoyment to your hike. Don't rush and enjoy your day.
TOPOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
The Magaliesberg range is a quartzite escarpment ridge dipping in a northerly direction to
form the southern rim of the Bush veldt Igneous Complex. On a clear day the northern rim
The Waterberg - can be seen. The Crocodile River is visible from most points on the trail as it
follows a geological fault line through the Hartbeespoort Dam northwards beyond the town of
Brits.
Spectacular views in all directions are to be enjoyed from the mountain peak. Immediately to
the south is the vast spread of the Hartbeespoort Dam. Further south is the Pelindaba
complex and further south still the Johannesburg skyline can be seen on a clear day.

To the east the Magaliesberg cable car station is clearly visible. Pilots launch fixed-wing
hang-gliders and soft-wing paragliders from here almost every weekend. To the west the
extent of the Magaliesberg range stretches away towards Rustenburg and The Pilansberg.
Northward, vistas of the Brits valley are to be enjoyed with their mix of agricultural and mining
activity. On the northern horizon are the granitic outcrops of the Wonderkoppies and the
Crocodile Mountain.
POLICY
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All hikers hike at their own risk.

No hiker is to hike alone. Hike in a group of at least 6 people.
Cars are parked in the car park at the owners risk.
Keep to the marked trail routes. Do not wander off the path.
Do not walk over the R513 road. Use the tunnel.
No fires are to be lit anywhere on the trail.
The danger of veldt fires cannot be over emphasized; it causes loss of life!
Do not litter. Take all litter home.
No fire-arms are to be carried.
Dogs are allowed on The Uitkyk Trail. Please keep pet on leash and take water for
pet as there are no perennial streams. Please note - ticks on trail during rain season,
take precaution.
Cutting down or digging up indigenous plants or trees is prohibited.
The removal of archeological artifacts is prohibited and it is a criminal
offence.
Hikers must not interfere with farm staff.

INDEMNITY
Hikers should understand that anyone who enters the property to hike does so at his or her
own risk and neither the owners or managers of the farm, nor the booking agency or the
facilitator will be held responsible for any death, injury or illness sustained or suffered by any
person, or loss or damage of any property occurring directly or indirectly from any cause
whatsoever. Furthermore, neither the owners or managers of the property, nor the booking
agency accept any responsibility for any consequential loss sustained or suffered by the hike
not being available through Vis Major or any other reason whatsoever.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:Brits Police - (012) 252 3011

Brits Ambulance - (012) 250 2222
Brits Mediclinic - (012) 252 1100

Should you wish to contact the owners of the farm, please do so through
Jacana (012) 346 3550.
POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE TRAIL
A. Car park / start / finish / toilets and showers.
B. From this point the Crocodile River Platinum mine can be seen. Platinum Group Metals
(PGM) along with other valuable metals were laid town in a series of tabular reefs during the
period of the Bushveldt Igneous intrusion some two billion years ago.
C. The dam wall spill way can be seen from this point. Construction of the Hartebeespoort
dam started in 1916 and was only completed in 1923. In 1918 work was hampered by a flood

that swept through the site and by the worldwide influenza epidemic ravaging the country at
that time. However the benefits of the down stream irrigation scheme created by this dam
have been a significant boost to the economy of this region ever since.
D. Always use the tunnel to cross the busy R513. Close to the road there are dense
infestations of Lantana weed. Efforts are in hand to eradicate this pest along with Syringa,
Jacaranda and the Queen of the Night cactus. Hikers will see cleared areas and dead cactus
storks. Work in eradicating invader weeds is laborious and slow. It is anticipated that it will
take ten years to clear this area to the south side of the main road.
E. This wetland vlei is a precious resource. Its eye feeds the spruit that trickles through the
tunnel under the R513. The vlei comprises deep, sandy, quartzitic soil overlying hard rock.
This sandy soil acts as a sponge absorbing water during periods of heavy rain and seeps its
stored product during the rest of the year.
F. Note this important junction on the path, turn right to take the scenic route to the summit or
straight on to take the easier route.
G. The great gash in the hillside at this point was formed as softer rocks of an igneous
intruded dyke wore away from between the harder quartzite bands leaving a steep sided
kloof. Look out for Dassies
H. Along the valley floor on this stretch of the trail enjoy the beautiful woodland walk. Many
fine specimens of indigenous trees including Mimusops zeyheri are under threat from Muthi
gatherers and need protection.
I.&J. There is a steep climb at point J on the trail that is laid out as an up route only. Please
keep to the path to avoid soil erosion. This leads to a spectacular Uitkyk punt at point J. Do
take time to stop, rest and enjoy the views both up and down the valley.
K.&L. Another split in the path takes hikers up the scenic route on K2, a Himalayan mountain
path, not for the faint hearted or those suffering from vertigo or route L marks the gentler
slopes to the summit.
M. Summit. Stop, rest and enjoy the view.
N. On the eastern side of the summit ridge there is a narrow nek with a view of the dam and
a shady lunch spot under the Wild Seringas.
O. The path winds down the hillside toward stands of indigenous trees. A trickle of water from
a fontein may be found among the Transvaal Beech / Boekenhout trees (Faurea salinga).
However do not rely on this water source.
P. Follow the trail down the gentler slopes taking care to stay on the marked path and not
cut off the corners.
Q. Swing left at this point to return to the tunnel under the R513 and follow the path back to
the car park.

Key info:
The Uitkyk hiking trail
The key combination code will be issued on your permit or
you will be asked to telephone the owners/farm manager for
the combination lock code.
( Please call beforehand as early on a Sunday will be too late)
Directions:
From Johannesburg
1. Take the R 511 towards Hartbeespoort dam
After you have gone through the tunnel and crossed the damwall, you will get to
the Fourway stop. Turn right on the R 513. After you have crossed the bridge over
the Crocodile river, start slowing down as the entrance into Rissik Estate is on your
left. There is also a sign saying Uitkyk.
Turn left and follow the farmtrack and signs until you reach the parking area which
is fenced off for the safety of your vehicles. Park your vehicle inside. Please lock
the padlock when you leave on your hike. You are most welcome to freshen up
after the hike using the shower in the ablution block or even enjoy a braai . We
trust you will enjoy your hike.

From Pretoria/Tshwane
1. Take Toll road to the Hartbeespoort dam or the
road past Atteridgeville ex Church street.
At the fourway stop you will turn right towards the dam
wall and following instructions as above.
2. Take the R 514 road to Brits ex van der Hoff
road.
After you have gone through Silkaats neck you will turn left at the garage on the R
513. Follow this road for a few kilometres and the entrance to Rissik Estate is on
your right. There is also a sign saying Uitkyk. Turn right and follow the
farmtrack and signs until you reach the parking area which is fenced off for the
safety of your vehicles. Park your vehicle inside. Please lock the padlock when you
leave on your hike. You are most welcome to freshen up up after the hike using the
shower in the ablution block or even enjoy a braai . We trust you will enjoy your
hike.