Cederbergs main vegetation is the mediterranean fynbos in the rainier south and west, transforming to a semidesert shrub in the north and east. Very popular, and for good reason, this is a hike with an adventurous feel and is a lot of fun. On the highest and most exposed peaks grows the lovely, white puffball snow protea. Walking aside, the dirt roads are good mountain bike fodder. My 7 best things to do in the cederberg tamlyn amber wanderlust. May 10, 2012 the cederberg in general is known for is fantastical rock formations, and the cracks will not disappoint. Wolfberg arch trail in cederberg, western cape sa venues. The farm lies in the heart of the cederberg wilderness area, which is well known for its spectacular rock formations, expansive vistas.
The farm shop at dwarsrivier has a selection of nonperishable goods. The cracks are on private land adjacent to the wilderness area, and a permit must be obtained from the nieuwoudts at dwarsriver farm. Were looking at going to cederberg but have read about fires that occurred last summer, closing the hike as of september 2017. Cederberg wolfberg cracks hiking pictures the easter weekend stumbled upon us and it was a tough decision of where to go or what to do. Driehoek wines can be bought at driehoek and are also stocked by the following wine boutiques. Camping from r55 per person, cottages from r230 per person. The rocks could crush us, but i remind myself they have been perfectly wedged between the sheer walls of the wolfberg cracks for ages. The two lie fairly close to one another and either will supply you with maps and permits. The six cottages are called waterfall, wolfberg arch.
Clanwilliam there are 25 shady campsites next to a river, situated at the foot of the wolfberg cracks in the heart of. Theres a small shop selling basic supplies, wood and meat, plus local wine and beer. The cederberg in general is known for is fantastical rock formations, and the cracks will not disappoint. This cederberg hike takes 6 7 hours and starts at sanddrif. Jagged sandstone rock formations, like the maltese cross and the wolfberg arch, and ancient san and khoi rock art, make this area truly spectacular. However, we can now enjoy climbing again at two of the best trad venues in. The cederberg mountains, burnt orange by iron oxide, dominate the landscape. The cederberg wilderness area falls within the cape floral region, a world heritage site. Wolfberg arch hike information and nearby accommodation on. From clanwilliam go west to the n7 and travel south about 25 km. The trail to wolfberg cracks is steep, but the path is good. The last big town you pass is citrusdal, this town or the petrol station 100 meters after the turnoff to citrusdal is the last place to grab any supplies. Gecko creek lodge is a selfcatering cederberg accommodation camp on a 517 hectare private nature reserve that borders the 80,000 hectare cederberg reserve.
Cederberg wines is a fiveminute drive from sanddrif. Tafelberg and wolfberg cracks in the cederberg is now officially open. Wine tasting from monday to saturday, r20 per person. The table mountain sandstone creates ideal conditions for spectacular routes. It covers 83000ha of mountains, valleys, fynbos vegetation and streams. Hotel boutique hotel accommodation in clanwilliam 48. Wolfberg lies within the awesome cederberg wilderness area, which is situated.
It included three days in maltese cross, the wolfberg cracks and wolfberg arch and the savilla rock art trail, before heading down the west coast to visit bird island at lamberts bay and finally heading home along the west coast. The wolfberg guidebook not only comprehensively covers the whole of the wolfberg cracks area, but also covers sandrif crag, the pup, maltese cross, truitjieskraal, bobbejaanskop and the new rooiberg sport and trad crag on nuwerus farm. Accommodation sanddrif holiday resort offers a choice of accommodation, from 16 cosy and fully equipped selfcatering holiday cottages with breathtaking views of the famous wolfberg cracks and the river to more than 40 wellrun camping. Accommodation is available at sanddrif in the form of camping and guest cottages. Wolfberg cracks south african trekking and catered, guided.
With 67 listings in cederberg, our handy cederberg map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your. Camping at wolfberg sanddrif campsite is extremely pleasant, with a big green field for tents. The wolfberg cracks tower over the settlement of dwarsrivier, while the spectacular wolfberg arch beyond looks down onto the parched scrubland of the tanqua karoo. Armed with a capenature permit the possibilities are huge. But in the heat of the day it can feel difficult, so start early. Six new cottages with electrical supply were added to our existing accommodation at algeria in late 2015. There are fireplaces and hot showerstoilet facilities. Cederberg accommodation 49 unique places to stay in.
Day hikes cederberg conservancy, south africa, western cape. Please check the table below for the accommodation options and rates. Wolfberg guidebook wolfberg cracks southern cederberg. Wolfberg cracks, sanddrift, cederberg, south africa youtube. Hiking wolfberg cracks and wolfberg arch cederberg south africa. Were heading to sa in september, mostly to go to kruger but will have quite a bit of time in the cape town area, as well. A permit is, however, required for climbing at wolfberg and this can be obtained for a small fee at the booking office at dwarsrivier. Tafelberg and wolfberg cracks in the cederberg is now. The matjies river flows through the area, providing many great swimming opportunities, including maalgat.
Were looking at going to cederberg but have read about fires that occurred last summer, closing the hike as of. A comprehensive pocket climbing guide, by jayson orton, 2000. And the numbers allowed up to and through the cracks will also be controlled for the foreseeable future. The hike across the top to wolfberg arch is still closed, as the vegetation in that area has still not recovered sufficiently. The cederberg wilderness is only three hours outside cape town, but it feels like a different world. Most of the hike is in full sun so its best to start at 06. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness of our camping, accommodation and ablution facilities. Clanwilliam hotel provides hotel accommodation in clanwilliam, cape west coast. The wolfberg cracks and arch are considered one of the mustdo hikes in the cederberg. Apr 19, 2012 cederberg wolfberg cracks hiking pictures the easter weekend stumbled upon us and it was a tough decision of where to go or what to do. Request to remove ou werf stone cottages red cederberg. Sanddrif holiday resort offers a choice of accommodation, from 16 cosy and fully equipped selfcatering holiday cottages with breathtaking views of the famous wolfberg cracks and the river to more than 40 wellrun camping facilities with a safe playground for children. Single track and jeep tracks, wolfberg cracks, maltese cross, maalgat rockpools, cederberg cellars. Cederberg accommodation with a vast striking beauty stretching throughout the mountainous.
The best known are the wolfberg cracks, wolfberg arch, maltese cross and stadsaal caves. The trail starts near the camping area at dwarsrivier. The arch is a well known landmark in the cederberg. The cederberg is a mountain range stretching approximately 100kms in a vast wilderness area. The arch itself is certainly the largest such natural beauty of its kind that i know of in south africa, and stands in an area of great beauty and silence.
Wolfberg cracks, sanddrift, cederberg, south africa ryan vd merwe. I cant seem to find anything more current and have written the park requesting an update but havent heard back. Through the wolfberg cracks to the arch, across to the welbedacht cave and down the. The arches route up the cracks requires some rock scrambling fitness and agility, and many parties are content to.
If you are looking for cederberg holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, camping and caravanning, bed and breakfast holiday accommodation in cederberg and surrounds. The cederberg is famous for its spectacular rock formations. Wolfberg arch and cracks the arch is a long way from the cracks, but worth the effort, maltese cross, tafelberg, sneeuberg, sneeukop and krakadouw peak make for real mountaineering attractions, whilst the notasfit still gain a lot of pleasure from maalgat pool and stadsaal caves. Sanddrif is a very popular camping area in the central cederberg. Please click on the pictures below to enlarge view.
Offering comfortable twin double cabins and tents overlooking the valley, a cool lapa for gathering and cooking as well as a fire warmed open air boma, salt water swimming pool and. Seasoned hikers should only attempt the spectacular hike to the wolfberg arch via the wolfberg cracks. Wolfberg cracks south african trekking and catered. There is wine tasting at cederberg private cellar and cederberg brewerys icecold craft beers are on sale. These rocks are composed of sandstone and shale formations of the cape supergroup. Sanddrif holiday resort 2 nights, mount cedar lodge 1 night. Aug 21, 2014 wolfberg cracks, sanddrift, cederberg, south africa ryan vd merwe. Accommodation sanddrif holiday resort offers a choice of accommodation, from 16 cosy and fully equipped selfcatering holiday cottages with breathtaking views of the famous wolfberg cracks and the river to more than 40 wellrun camping facilities with a safe playground for children.
The aforementioned clanwilliam cedar trees come from the cupressacea family, as well as the snow protea of the proteaceae family are endemic to the region and can only be spotted in the more. Sanddrif holiday resort cottage, cederberg tripadvisor. See the cederberg risen from the ashes getaway magazine. Sanddrif welcomes nature lovers, friends and families. The two main towns nearby are clanwilliam to the north, and citrusdal to the south in the western cape province it is a 200kms drive north. The most popular day hikes are concentrated in the southern cederberg around algeria, the maltese cross and the wolfberg cracks. The cederberg area is renowned for its fantastic and surreal rock formations that have been created over the millennia by erosion of the quartzitic sandstone. The most comprehesive map covering the whole cederberg area is. Sanddrif holiday resort is situated on the farm dwarsrivier, home of cederberg private cellar, approximately 250 km north of cape town. Purchase permits and a map from the office at dwarsrivier or algeria forest station cape nature hq for the cederberg wilderness.
The wolfberg cracks and cederberg wine tasting definitely highlights of a memorable weekend. Mount ceder camping offers accommodation in three private camp sites in cederberg. There are numerous day and overnight hikes including the popular and spectacular wolfberg arch, wolfberg cracks and the maltese cross. Sanddrif holiday resort the unspoilt heart of the cederberg.
And the numbers allowed up to and through the cracks will also be controlled for the. Located just 3 hours drive north of cape town, the cederberg is a 71,000 ha semiarid mountain wilderness which rises to over 2000m. Backpack and hike in the wolfberg cracks of the cederberg south. The cederberg is renowned for its quality of rock climbing routes particularly around the krakadouw and tafelberg peaks. Backpack and hike in the wolfberg cracks of the cederberg. The popular wolfberg cracks dominate the mountain behind the area. The wolfberg cracks is one of the best known and spectacular parts of the magnificent cederberg. Mar 26, 2018 camping from r55 per person, cottages from r230 per person. I would recommend adding the additional miles to see wolfberg arch as well.
Cederberg drive and hike is a unique hiking experience. Muriel went the extra mile to get a forgotten saucepan returned to other friends who stayed on. Ensconced in the magical oliphants river valley, clanwilliam hotel is situated off the beaten track. To reach the wolfberg arch, via wolfberg cracks some hikers start from dwarsrivier farm, others from sandrif holiday resort. My advice, if you want to visit this area, book cederberg accommodation or citrusdal accommodation far in advance.
Only two hours drive from cape town, the hotel offers air. The area is noted for its dramatic rock formations, and challenging and exciting day hikes the redrock wolfberg cracks exciting scrambling and canyoning and the isolated wolfberg arch, sneeuberg summit at 2027m, the areas highest and the iconic maltese. Once up the cracks, the hiking along the top to the arch is easy and very stunning. We planned this overnight backpacking trip in the cederberg wilderness area after seeing photos of wolfberg arch, a gargantuan stone archway. The wolfberg cracks are on private land, but access is not a problem because the farmer at dwarsrivier actively promotes recreational use of his land. Climbing at wolfberg, sanddrif cederberg, south africa. These hikes are moderate and your personal level of fitness should guide you in deciding which route to follow. The wolfberg cracks and arch mrtns story posted on february 14, 2014 by dmca february 14, 2014 last november mrtn and i travelled to the cederbergs a spectacular mountain region several hundred km north of cape town for a hike to the wolfberg cracks and arch. Two night camping in the cederberg wilderness area. Sanddrif offers you a variety of accommodation options, from wellrun camping facilities with a safe playground for the children, to cosy and fully equipped selfcatering cottages with breathtaking views of the famous wolfberg cracks. Hiking wolfberg cracks and wolfberg arch cederberg south. The 30 best places in cederberg best price guarantee. Driehoek is an operating farm situated in the heart of the cederberg about 240 kilometres from cape town on the n7.
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