Westeros Cave Trip 13 September 2026

 Good day everyone, we are doing a trip to Westeros  (Sunday 13th of September)

Date: 2026/09/13
Time: 9:00
Meet spot: Sasol N12 South
Meet: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Mto4uVAnuGKrvZq8
Meet leader : Edmund Harris & Teaghan Stoop
Cost: R50 SRT member fee 
Type : SRT  Members Trip

Note: On the route to the cave , a 4x4 or high raised car would be preferable. Carpool together where possible.

Gear: 
-Helmet , (club has if you need)
-Headlamp and spare batteries 
-Snacks and water 
-Hardy shoes ( preferably boots) 
-Old long sleeved clothes or overalls, and clothes and shoes to change into after caving
-We Have 6 SRT Kits for those without

Trip info
A large sporty cave suitable for experienced members.
There will be climbs, crawls, bouldering, going up sketchy slopes.
+- 25m SRT into the Cave from bipods over a sinkhole. 
Expect +-8 hours in the cave.
We'll go the the right hand side of the caves first, past the blue room and into the survey section. Then we'll go back into the main chamber and do some crawls in the sewers. Expect to be very muddy!!

Don't take a spot if you know you're not going to make it, we have limited SRT kits for Members.
If you are joining and need a SRT Kit please say so in the group.

Bolts Cave 12 September 2026

 Hi Everyone, upcoming trip on Saturday the 12th of September 2026 to Bolts Cave.

Date: 2026/09/12
Time: 9:00
Meet spot: Engen Oaktree
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pJFjo8J4hUfYUXtv8
Meet leader : James Harris
Cost: R100 visitors fee 

Type : Open trip (members and non-members) 
*Risk of Histo

Gear: 
-Helmet , (club has if you need)
-Headlamp and spare batteries 
-Snacks and water 
-Bag ( club has a bag if needs) 
-Hardy shoes ( preferably boots) 
-Old long sleeved clothes and clothes and shoes to change into after caving

Trip info
A medium sized cave suitable for new cavers, the entrance requires a 2 pitch ladder climb, we'll have a harness on hand to belay people. There is a crawl into the second half of the cave that can be tricky for first time visitors. 

Expect +-5 hours in the cave

The ladder pitch is a significant choke point, so trip numbers will be limited to 15

Skilpad Cave, 1 August 2026

 Date: 2026/08/01 Saturday
Time: 9:00
Meet spot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PdsWmKvVQ6JiHkFL7
Meet leader: Kat

Cost:
- Everyone R50-R100 Cash for Landowner (Estimated)
- Visitors R100 Cash (SEC day membership)

Who can join:
Visitors are welcome, but the is a risk of HISTO and the crawl can be intimidating. Also anyone who disrespects the cave or damages formation should fear for their life!
Numbers will be limited to protect the cave.

Gear:
- Helmet you can use a club one, there will be a poll later
- Head lamp & spare batteries
- Water & snacks
- Small Spade (optional)

There is a bit of a walk to get to the cave.

The entrance is in a beautiful sinkhole and there are some stunning formations at the end of the cave. Depending on your physical dimensions, you may have to dig a bit to get through the crawl.
For anyone keen, we will have a bring and braai afterward.

River Passage Cave 19 July 2026

Date: 2026/07/19 Sunday
Time: 9:00
Meet spot: Oaktree
Meet Organiser: Andreas
Cave leader: Steven
Access: Anton (PPH)

Who can join?
- Members only SEC & PPH
- SRT proficient
- Must be prepared to squeeze
- Must be prepared to be uncomfortable

Gear:
- Standard + SRT

As per SASA Bulletin 43
"Access to the first chamber, with its narrow squeeze, and then the incredibly difficult vertical climb acts as protection to the beautiful and formation rich cave which lies below."

Porcupette Cave Sunday the 7th June 2026

Hi Everyone , We are organising an open trip to Porcupette Cave this coming Sunday the 7^th June

 

Date: 2026/06/07

Time: 9:00

Meet spot: Engen Oaktree

https://maps.app.goo.gl/yPCawGDGSoZPzVcm6

Meet leader : James Harris

Cost: R100 visitors fee

 

Type : Open trip ( members and non-members)

*Risk of Histo

 

Gear:

-Helmet , (club has if you need)

-Headlamp and spare batteries

-Snacks and water

-Hardy shoes ( preferably boots)

-Old long sleeved clothes or overalls, and clothes and shoes to change into after caving

 

Trip info

A short sporty cave suitable for new cavers

Will have a braai afterwards on the cave property so bring food to braai

Expect +-4 hours in the cave.

Cave is near to Oaktree Garage

SEC Easter Weekend Caving Trip 2026 – Sudwala

Date: 2026/04/03 - 2026/04/06
Location: Sudwala
https://maps.app.goo.gl/m6sYqZfcEy2Nmvth9
Type: Members only
Meet Leader: James Harris

Trip Overview:
SEC is organising a members’ caving trip to Sudwala Caves over the Easter weekend. We’ll be staying on the Sudwala premises at River Camp, arriving on Friday, 3rd April. Caving officially starts the next day, Saturday.

Saturday – Mbobo Makhulu Cave
We’ll explore Mbobo Makhulu Cave, aiming to push further into the Blue Chamber. This is a challenging cave with several technical sections, so expect a long day underground. There is an SRT descent into the Blue Chamber, and the exit back upwards can be done either by ladder or SRT. The geology is spectacular, offering excellent opportunities for photography.

Sunday – Sudwala Caves
We’ll explore the Sudwala Caves, moving beyond the main tourist areas to explore the further back sections of the cave along the river course.

Monday – Bridge Cave
In the morning, we’ll visit Bridge Cave, a large open chambered cave hidden in a forest. Afterwards, we’ll head for lunch before making our way home.

Accommodation & Facilities:
Accommodation will be in shared rondavels, there are 3 rondavels that sleep 5 each, with the option to camp if preferred. 
A fully equipped kitchen and ablution facilities are available. The weekend is self-catered, we will set up braais in the evenings.

Accommodation Cost will depend on the final number of people attending Expect an estimated cost of around R200 per person per night.


What to bring

Food and drinks for the weekend
Sleeping bags and pillows for the Rondavels. Camping gear if you plan to camp
Normal Caving gear, clothing, water, and snacks. Enough for each day
SRT kits, if you have
Club has SRT kits and helmets available

Scramblers Cave 7 March 2026

 Hi Everyone , upcoming trip on Saturday the 7th March Scrambler Cave

Date: 07/03/2026
Time: 9:00
Meet spot: Engen Oaktree
Meet leader: Dany Farrell & Edmund Harris

Type: 
Members trip but also open to those who have SRT experience if there's space (Members get priority on kits) 
Member SRT Kit fee R50.00
*Risk of Histo

Gear: 
- SRT Kit (the club has 6 SRT kits for those who don't have, first come first serve, but we will judge you if you ask for one and don't show up)
- Helmet , (club has if you need)
- Headlamp and spare batteries 
- Snacks and water 
- Hardy shoes ( preferably boots) 
- Old long sleeved clothes or overalls, and clothes and shoes to change into after caving
- Knee pads (or not , if you live life to the extreme they’re optional, but I like having kneecaps)

Trip info:
A complex of dusty crawls interlinked with chambers, the entrance into the cave proper is a three pitch SRT (10m, 10m, 20m).
We'll do some exploring and fun obstacles ( pray to the cave gods we don't get lost.)

Expect +-7 hours in the cave.

What's down there?? Only what you take with you. 
We can also go down the mystical dig tunnel and see the amazing colour passage. 

Cave is near to Oaktree Garage