Step into the world of mountaineering and hiking with the MCSA Johannesburg Section, where adventure meets conservation. Whether you’re scaling rugged peaks, scrambling up sheer rock faces, or trekking through remote mountain ranges, the MCSA Jhb offers unparalleled access to some of South Africa’s most breathtaking and untouched landscapes.

Why Choose MCSA for Your Mountain and Hiking Adventures?

• Exclusive Access to properties that include easy hiking on remote mountain terrain – MCSA members enjoy privileged access to pristine wilderness areas, including privately-owned and carefully protected mountain properties. These landscapes, maintained for their ecological integrity, provide the perfect setting for hikers to develop and test their skills in some truly spectacular places.
• Diverse and challenging landscapes – From sheer cliff faces to unspoilt mountain ranges, our properties take you through some of South Africa’s most dramatic and varied landscapes. Walk along beautiful trails, traverse rugged ridgelines, navigate high-altitude passes, and scramble over ancient rock formations—all while soaking in panoramic vistas that stretch as far as the horizon. Our properties cater for hikers of all levels, from beginners to more advanced mountaineers.
• Expert guidance and training – The MCSA isn’t just about exploration—it’s about progression. Whether you’re a seasoned mountaineer or just starting out your hiking journey, our expert-led hiking excursions, orientation meets and technical skills workshops will help you develop essential skills for enjoying everything our properties have to offer.

What to you can expect on MCSA properties?

• Untouched wilderness: Leave the crowded tourist trails behind. Our routes lead deep into remote and seldom-explored mountain regions, offering solitude and a true connection to nature.
• Challenges for all skill levels: From beginner-friendly orientation hikes, more technical scrambling meets and multi-day hiking expeditions, the Club provides mountaineering opportunities for every experience level. As an MCSA member, you can access our properties on your own, enabling you to explore and build confidence at your own pace.

We Love Our Mountains

• A commitment to Conservation: The MCSA is dedicated to protecting our mountain properties for future generations, ensuring these landscapes remain unspoiled and accessible for those who seek adventure
• Join a community of like-minded explorers: Mountaineering is more than just a sport—it’s a way of life. Join a passionate community of hikers, climbers, kloofers and adventurers who share your love for exploration. Forge friendships and tackle challenges together, all while experiencing the beauty of the great outdoors.

Why Take Up Hiking?

• Experience a deeper connection to nature: Explore the raw, untamed beauty of the mountains in a way few ever do.
• Physical & mental strength: Build endurance, balance, and resilience as you navigate the terrain.
• Unforgettable adventures: Every hike, climb and scramble tells a story of perseverance, discovery and breathtaking summits.

Join Us in the Mountains
Whether you’re chasing the thrill of a summit or seeking the peace of a remote ridgeline, the MCSA Johannesburg offers an extraordinary mountaineering experience. Become a member today and start your journey…

Adventure awaits—will you answer the call?