The Cederberg Wilderness is a World heritage area renowned for its spectacular landscapes, rock formations, botanical diversity, ancient rock art and very special hiking trails. Cederberg Drive and Hike is an opportunity to experience the Cederberg highlights.
The 7 day program offers wilderness hiking combined with the necessary comforts. You will stay in cottages/chalets in the heart of the Cederberg and venture out each day on various hikes. The program includes the must see features of the area combined with popular hikes. A restaurant is availsable for those who want to get away from self-catering.
The program allows you to experience wilderness hiking combined with the necessary comforts. You will stay in cottages/chalets in the heart of the Cederberg and venture out each day on various hikes. The program provides for the unique features and hikes in the area such as The Wolfberg Cracks, the Disa Pools, Maltese Cross, etc The standard program is 7 days The Cederberg is the wilderness at its best.
Highlights
Arrive at chalet in the Cederberg, about 250 km from Cape TownDinner and OvernightA drive and hike program will be provided..Follow our Route directions for different trails in the wilderness area. A selection of hiking options will be recommended. During daily walks you will have the opportunity to explore the Cape fynbos, Cedar trees, rock formations, bird life and rock art.
The 7 day program is focused on the highlights of the Cederberg Wilderness. It involves minimum driving. We ensure that each day is interesting and well balanced in terms of walking and leisure. The day sequence of the program may vary, depending on weather conditions. The itinerary below is and example.
Disa Pool and Kromrivier Cave (about 3-4 hours) and Truitjies Kraal (short drive and hike).
Overnight: Kromrivier
Maltese Cross, Lots Wife and Window rocks (about 5-6 hours).
Overnight: Kromrivier
Wolfberg Cracks and Wolfberg Arch (about 8 hours), or a relaxing day. Visit Stadsaal caves, Maalgat and wine tasting at Cederberg Cellar.
Overnight: Kromrivier
Middelberg waterfall at Algeria and drive to Clanwilliam Overnight near Clanwilliam.
Hike a section of the Krakadouw trail and visit Sevilla Bushman Rock art trail.
Overnight: Near Clanwilliam
Depart after breakfast.
The published rate is an indicative price. It will be confirmed on request. The following pricing factors will be considered: standard or superior accommodation, room sharing or single, group size, extra nights, transfers, guiding and other services. A minimum of 2 people per group. Twenty percent deposit and the balance 6 weeks before trip.
Yes. Navigation is straightforward with the recommended mobile app which has a map, trail summary and navigation functionality. Simply follow our Wikiloc installation instructions which will be provided with your Trip Information pack. Download the country map for offline use and follow the route on your phone with the assurance that navigation will be simple, and you’ll find your way. Local towns are usually signposted. Sections of the trail can be featureless and without directions but you will have electronic support.
We recommend that you arrange appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of you having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.
Can be considered if vacancy exists. If you require a single room, a single supplement will be quoted.
You will need a good quality mountain bike and your normal mountain biking gear for a day ride with perhaps some extra warm layers if the weather is cold. Your Trip information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard cycling gear.
The itinerary is designed to be enjoyable for a regular rider. If you currently don’t enjoy that level of fitness, then regular mountain biking supplemented by cardiovascular exercise for at least six months before your trip is recommended. Keep in mind the daily distances and changes in elevation in your daily itinerary. A good gym or personal trainer will be able to draw up a personalised training programme.
You can use local taxis to continue to your next overnight stop. Contact your Route Manager for advice and assistance.
Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your Trip Information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
Travel insurance is compulsory. It is required to cover cancellations, personal effects, personal accidents, medical and emergency travel expenses.
Our bookings are generally private groups. You can book a guide for an exclusive trip.
What to take
Comfortable, well aerated clothes in keeping with the season. Always bring a thick windbreaker/jacket, good walking boots (already worn-in) and several pairs of cotton or wool socks. For your daily needs, you are advised to have a day-bag, a plastic bag to line your day-pack (to protect the contents from rain), rainwear, a sun-hat, sunglasses, sun block, a water bottle, plastic picnic boxes, personal first-aid kit, camera, torch/flashlight and an extra plastic bag for litter,hiking stick, insect repellant.


