Cederberg Drive and Hike
Overview-Cederberg Drive and Hike
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.
| Type | Self-guided hikes | |||||
| Location | Cederberg Wilderness, South Africa | |||||
| Group size | 1+ people | |||||
| Duration | 7 days (6 nights) | |||||
| Grading | Moderate | |||||
| Day Stages | About 10 km per day | |||||
| Distance | About 60 km | |||||
| Terrain | Mountain trails, tracks | |||||
| Accommodation | Chalets/cottages | |||||
| Meals | Not included, but can be arranged | |||||
| Cost | From R12 780 pp sharing | |||||
| Best time | Autumn and Spring |
Trip details
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 Stadsaal cave, the Maltese Cross, etc The standard program is 7 days .The Cederberg is the wilderness at its best.
Highlights
The Cederberg landscape
Distinctive Cederberg landscape. Magnificent views and sunsets
Flora and fauna
Cape fynbos, endangered Clanwilliam Cedar, Cape Mountain Leopard, Baboons, Klipspringers, etc and more tha 100 bird species
Rock formations
Red sandstone and unique rock formations
Rock art
Variety of Bushmen rock art produced by the San
Several hiking trails
The Maltese Cross -, the Wolfberg Cracks and Arch -, Disa Pool trail, etc
Day 1: Arrive
Arrive at chalet in the Cederberg, about 250 km from Cape Town
Dinner and Overnight
A 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 an example.
Day 2: Kromrivier hikes
Disa Pool and Kromrivier Cave- about 3-4 hours and Truitjies Kraal- short drive and hike
Overnight at Kromrivier
Day 3: Maltese Cross
Maltese Cross, Lots Wife and Window rocks. About 5-6 hours
Overnight at Kromrivier
Day 4: Dwarsrivier
Wolfberg Cracks and Wolfberg Arch (About 8 hours), or a relaxing day. Visit Stadsaal caves, Maalgat and wine tasting at Cederberg Cellar.
Overnight at Kromrivier
Day 5: Algeria and Clanwilliam
Middelberg waterfall at Algeria and drive to Clanwilliam
Overnight near Clanwilliam
Day 6: Krakadouw and rock art
Hike a section of the Krakadouw trail and visit Sevilla Bushman Rock art trail
Overnight near Clanwilliam
Day 7: Depart
Depart after breakfast
The program includes a selection of the hikes/visits below:
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Your accommodation bookings in the central Cederberg will be cottages/chalets. Lunch packs can be arranged and Dinner options are available. Most areas will not have cell phone and internet reception.
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Rates
Rate available on request- depending on the itinerary and whether meals and the services of a guide are required
Included
Not included
Grading
Overall rating is “Easy/Moderate”. You do not need to be ultra-fit but certainly able to walk between 12 and 20 km per day. The route takes you along paths, along field and tracks . See Walking grades for more details about Easy and Moderate rating.
Additional activities
Destinations to add to your trip
We recommend that you add some other attractions to compliment your visit to Cederberg. You can include other visits before or after the Cederberg Drive and Hike. We can assist with bookings and advice. The costs of these options are available on request.
When to do the Cederberg Drive and Hike
The holiday can be booked any time of the year but the best time of the year to visit the area is the cooler months of Spring and Autumn .
Climate
Rainfall in the Cederberg ranges from an average of 800 mm per annum at Algeria to an average of less than 250mm/annum around Matjiesrivier, Cederberg Oasis, Nuwerust and Mount Cedar. The west of the Conservancy is mostly wet and cold during the winter while the eastern area is very cold with less rain. The most rain falls during winter between May and September. It often snows on the higher parts. Summers are very hot and dry and can reach temperatures as high as 40° Celcius.
Getting there
For international visitors:
When we confirm your booking more details will be given as well as suggestions about places to visit along the way from Cape Town
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.
Insurance
We recommend that you arrange appropriate holiday insurance giving you cover against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for any reason.
Availability and Booking
To enquire or reserve a date, go to: Availability request
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email: info@trailsandtravel.co.za, or
Booking process and -conditions – Go to How to book
Map
Gallery
Pictures of Cederberg can be viewed in Cederberg Drive and Hike Gallery
Reviews
Comments by guests who have experienced a self-guided walking/hiking holiday offered by WalkingHolidays.co.za in South Africa-
“Overall, the holiday was invigorating- You certainly went out of your way to make the whole time memorable- We are recommending it to our walking community in the States- Fantastic walks, wines and accommodation”
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More about Cederberg
Cederberg Drive and Hike is a unique hiking experience. For more information about Cederberg area, go to Read more
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