Scorp67 Posted March 25, 2007 Posted March 25, 2007 (edited) As the title says this is a place to list ur fav. caches that u have visited in sa. I would have to say that my favourite was "Grotto" (GCWVE4) by adventure king in Mountain Sanctuary park. The other caches in this area are also really good including west pools. Edited March 25, 2007 by Scorp67 Quote
+QFC Posted March 25, 2007 Posted March 25, 2007 Confidence Reef 2005/05/28 by QFC Quite a story to tell for this find! It started off with the Reserve being closed for some reason, from 1 May till Sometime in August. Possibly they close during winter. (*just read the logs more thourouly and see that it is closing for winter... woops*). But since we had come all this way to Roodepoort, we decided to make a plan and find this cache. The gates were all locked, so we parked outside a residence that was relatively close (or so we thought) to the cache. After making it over the fence, we went on a small hike to the cache... which took a little while since we didn't follow any path, since there were no paths from where we came. It took us about 20 min to find, for some reason our gps directed us about 10 metres south east from where we finally discovered the treasure. We took the bottle with sand. And left a toy car and a goon (big marble) on the way back we headed straight for a bigger path and climbed over a 2 metre wall... with our friends the "BLACK-JACKS" waiting on the other side. The walk back to where our car was parked was then fairly relaxing, but finding out that the car was no longer there was something totally different. I'm not going to say too much more, but just a warning to all of you: "jumping off a 2 metre wall is dangerous" - oh and also be sure to take all valuables with you. Ok that's all... quite an adventure, a little too much for one day me thinks. This is my third time editing this log entry - just wanted to say to GlobalRat, thanks for the cache! Excellant location!!! Quote
+Fish Eagle Posted March 25, 2007 Posted March 25, 2007 Our all-time favourites......... Storm Strikes 50 Kaapschehoop Pilgrim's Secret Pilgrim's Rest Lion Cavern Swaziland Quote
+geocacher_coza Posted March 25, 2007 Posted March 25, 2007 My favorite cache must be Platberg by QFC Just sorry this cache is not visited by more people. We were the last to find it on the 17 Setember 2005 Quote
+warthog Posted March 26, 2007 Posted March 26, 2007 I think I would rather like to submit a favourite per province: 1. Gauteng - Stoddard's Demise: It was just so bl...y difficult, and when it was eventually deciphered it was absolutely great! 2. Mpumalanga - Pilgrim's Secret Well go and have a look for yourself why. 3. Western Cape - Cape Agulhas Haven't done that many in WC, but the Cuppachinos at the Light House are absolutely marvelous, so do this one on a cold windy day. (Most days around here like that in any case ) Quote
+BornAdventures Posted March 26, 2007 Posted March 26, 2007 It's difficult to choose, but my top 5 are: Stoddards Demise The Grotto Collaboration 1 The Reporters Riddle North West's Best View Also my favorite micro has to be Hornbill Quote
+cownchicken Posted March 26, 2007 Posted March 26, 2007 The thing with favourite caches is that they are continuously changing. Last years favourites are no longer so. At the moment our favourites are Pirates Plunder and Frodo's journey. We also have a soft spot for Gold Diggers Treasure Chest. But this may all change in a month or so. Quote
+CrystalFairy Posted March 26, 2007 Posted March 26, 2007 Our favourites (being really picky are) 3rd Pilgrims Secret 4th Kologha Forest 5th The Da Vinci Code - Not for scenery but for ingeneuity. The others were in Ireland that take the top 1st and 2nd lead. Quote
+LeonW Posted March 26, 2007 Posted March 26, 2007 My absolute best - TG-Treasure Chest ! because I stood within 5 meters of a young Kudu calf in pure bushveld. Thanks for that TG. LeonW Quote
+batsgonemad and his squirrel Posted March 27, 2007 Posted March 27, 2007 my favorite cache would be Sandslide for it s thrill factor but our worst was house of the rising sun( fairly new in the game to encounter noddys cachs) had us frustrated for far to long and was that cache that made me decide to buy a new gps Quote
Guineafowl Posted March 27, 2007 Posted March 27, 2007 My all time favourites, depends pretty much on my mood for the day. When the days are open and clear in Sabie, nothing beats Mauchberg cache. I love Nature's own for the good hide in a beautiful spot, and because it gave me a hard time before I found it. Surburban wildlife was my favourite urban cache, and I will always have a soft spot for Sabie falls (my first cache and close to home.) Then ALL three the Trout hideaway caches are on my list of favourites. O, and then there is the few I found in Finland, which Kanuspaa is one of my favourites. The caches in the Kruger Park is also special - I like You're on the menu best of all. Then I also have favourite caches hidden, Pilgrim's Secret and Forest falls will be top on the list, obviously hidden at ny favourite spots in the area. But then last but not least - I think my favourite cache (for today) is What a wonderful world, I've visited it six times already, there is a very good "feel" at the place. Quote
+emzett Posted March 27, 2007 Posted March 27, 2007 (edited) After 900 + finds worldwide, Frodo's Journey on Table Mountain is still my all time favourite cache. A real challenge! There are also some other SA caches on my Favourites bookmark list. Edited March 27, 2007 by emzett Quote
+Fish Eagle Posted March 27, 2007 Posted March 27, 2007 What a Wonderful World Yep Guineafowl, gotta agree with you! There's something very special about this cache, which we've also visited several times - so serene and tranquil, but only if you take your time, and absorb it. Don't know what's so special about it though - sure, it's a nice view, it's quiet and peaceful, it's not a rewarding hike because you can almost drive to it, it's not a special box with special content, but there is something else that's very special...... Here's Discombob's log for it - "This could almost be my favourite cache on my trip (still deciding). The view was just so divine, and i felt like singing "The sound of music" while running gleefully over the hills. It was so peaceful with pretty twittering birds, during a long caching day, I was hard pressed to leave, and lingered a bit longer than normal. the seat right by the cache was very handy too! Thanks for this super cache!" Who believes in a "benevolent presence" at a cache? If there is such a thing, then this one's got it!!! Quote
+Larks Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 'Bob's entire "Lord of the Rings" series is excellent! "Frodo's Journey" is fantastic, I've been back to both many times, but "Paths of the Dead" is my favourite to date! I have many many other favourites placed by some superb cachers! But all cachers should do the Lord of the rings trilogy, then you can edit your logs above accordingly! Quote
+M@X Meerkat Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 All our faves are down in Mpumalanga. Unfortunately Jhb doesn't have the wild, out in the open feel that you get down in the escarpment area. Our favorites are: 1. Sabie Saunter (Alpha Male) and Pilgrim's Secret (Alpha Female) 2. Sabie Saunter (Alpha Female) and Pilgrim's Secret (Alpha Male) 3. Mauchsberg (On a clear day). Quote
+triptrick Posted April 14, 2007 Posted April 14, 2007 So far it's been the Grotto, Westpools and Twins in the Magaliesburg. Magnolia Dell is very pretty for an urban environment. Confidence Reef I enjoyed aswell. Quote
+Wazat Posted April 25, 2007 Posted April 25, 2007 Two great spots to be exact - The Love Rock and Memel Escarpment, stunning views just a short drive from home. Quote
+Noddy Posted April 26, 2007 Posted April 26, 2007 You mean there is a view from Mauchsberg, I was 40 m from car and I couldn't see it. Quote
+cownchicken Posted April 26, 2007 Posted April 26, 2007 Mauchsberg - view???? Only mist and more mist when we visited. Could not even see our car from the cache site. Quote
+Wazat Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Gotta add another 2 Kaalvoetvrou it was so peaceful and far from any noisy traffic, the view is great too. You can see for many miles. And then The Cone at dusk with rain clouds rolling in over the Amphitheater. Awesome view. Then the dams on the other side with the sun casting the final rays of light on them... Wow. Quote
+Rhino and Hedgehog Posted May 8, 2007 Posted May 8, 2007 You ask a good question - Favourite cache ? What makes a favourite favourite? Is it the Location, the View, the Hide, the thought behind it, the knowledge it imparted, the sheer fun of just finding it or getting there. Tugela Vista (Drakensberg) is right up there for the sheer fun of just getting there - 90m up 160m across... Kirk Falls (Natal) a 50m waterfall that no-one would ever know about! or is it just a matter that if you find it first it becomes a little special...? Quote
+triptrick Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 Confidence Reef 2005/05/28 by QFC The walk back to where our car was parked was then fairly relaxing, but finding out that the car was no longer there was something totally different. I'm not going to say too much more... Did your car Actually get Muggled (stolen)?? Quote
+QFC Posted May 22, 2007 Posted May 22, 2007 Confidence Reef 2005/05/28 by QFC The walk back to where our car was parked was then fairly relaxing, but finding out that the car was no longer there was something totally different. I'm not going to say too much more... Did your car Actually get Muggled (stolen)?? Took bouncy ball, left VW Jetta 1.8 1994 - I was not in the suggested parking.... And I now have a shiny new (2 years old) Polo (Quatro 4*4 - as it has been dubbed by the Raiders of the Lowveld). Quote
+triptrick Posted May 22, 2007 Posted May 22, 2007 Took bouncy ball, left VW Jetta 1.8 1994 - I was not in the suggested parking.... And I now have a shiny new (2 years old) Polo (Quatro 4*4 - as it has been dubbed by the Raiders of the Lowveld). Geez, that's bad. Well at least you traded up and did not leave a lesser value trade item... Quote
+BornAdventures Posted June 26, 2007 Posted June 26, 2007 Our new all time favorite cache... The Mountain Goat Cache (GCW0PE)! The best hike we've done in a long time. We've also added as the new featured geocache on the Blogspot. Quote
+iNokia Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) Out of the caches I have done these are some of the better ones. Caches with a view. Nahoon River view, Bell River Bends, Clifftop View and Endless Vista Caches with great surroundings. Milling around, Chloes cache at "The Gates", Lady Grey Dam Thoughtful Cache contains. PA Maller's Madness Edited February 22, 2008 by iNokia Quote
+Wazat Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 Forgot about this thread.... Cathedral Peak and it's Second Prize have to be the best views ever. Definitely the tough factor just to get to them. The great thing is that the views are just plain awesome even if you don't reach the caches. But the best is for last. I had another look at Cathedral Peak today, and the most amazing streak of silver was coming from the escarpment beyond with water tumbling down from Lesotho. I wish I was on the top to see that from close up. Quote
+amaSoekSoek Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 In East London do not miss the oppertunity to do: The Swinging Monkeys by iNokia ! (GC133FY) Brilliant! Quote
+Discombob Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 HAHAHA - Amma Soek Soek, I think you deserve a special prize for your name! Quote
+amaSoekSoek Posted February 24, 2008 Posted February 24, 2008 HAHAHA - Amma Soek Soek, I think you deserve a special prize for your name! Actually 2 in East London In East London do not miss the oppertunity to do: 1) The Swinging Monkeys by iNokia ! (GC133FY) - Brilliant 2) The Tree Dassie by iPajero (GC10R3F) - Nature at its best. Thanks Discombob! I took us 3 months to come up with a "lekker local" name! Quote
+cownchicken Posted February 26, 2008 Posted February 26, 2008 Almost a year later and still one of our favourites has to be 'Gold Diggers Treasure Chest'. If you are in this area, please take the time to do this one! Quote
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