Steenboksberg

Steenboksberg sign, damaged by fire

This, the first property owned by the MCSA, has been declared a Natural Heritage Site. It includes Bailey’s Peak in the Limietberg range and a beautiful valley with idyllic camping, a shelter and pools, and a great diversity of flora. With family-friendly access to the campsite it’s a great place to introduce children to the mountains.

Post-Fire Recovery 2024: The vegetation on Steenboksberg was extensively burnt in January 2024. The shelter escaped almost unscathed, thanks to the firebreak that was maintained during the November 2023 work party. As at the end of April 2024, the vegetation is recovering well, and the property is starting to look very pretty again with its lush, new growth. A few members have camped in the vicinity of the shelter in recent weeks, and reported pleasant experiences. We encourage members to start enjoying the property again, both for day and overnight visits.

Property
There are many walks, features and camping options to enjoy such as Bailey’s Peak, Wolseley Ridge, Noordkloof, the Big Pool, Big Rock Camp, the Shelter, the Dell, Split Rock Camp and Veepos. (See the map in “Getting There” in the members’ only area below.)

History
Steenboksberg was presented to the Cape Town Section in 1939 by Colonel WC Hallack, who joined the Club in 1912.
The corrugated iron shelter was erected in 1959, having originally been intended to be the Perry Refuge – until someone tried to move it! So it stayed, and in 1999, after exactly 60 years of ownership by the MCSA-CT, Steenboksberg was declared a Natural Heritage Site. A certificate signed by President Nelson Mandela was presented to the MCSA.