Cederberg Travel Guide

  sign at the turnoff from N7 to Cederberg...
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  • sign at the turnoff from N7 to Cederberg / Algeria
      sign at the turnoff from N7 to Cederberg...
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  •   Cederberg
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  • the lit part on the top is desitnation
      the lit part on the top is desitnation
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  • home of the small mammals
      home of the small mammals
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  • base of the Cracks
      base of the Cracks
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Things to Do  

Hike, enjoy Rock Sculptures ~Stadsaal

Hike, enjoy Rock Sculptures ~Stadsaal, Cederberg

 kenHuocj Says:  in a small area of approximately 1 square kilometer, Google MapNatures winds and rain has over the aeons, sculptured the rocks into the most amazing multi coloured rock sculptures, one can spend a few minutes of days , i wish i had the opportunity to spend a few sunsets in... 

Wolfberg Cracks

Wolfberg Cracks, Cederberg

 kenHuocj Says:  pay your entrance fee at Cederberg Private Wine Cellars, the Nieuwoudts own the land Take plenty water, be fit for a good 8 hour hike, guide can be arranged with the Cederberg forest conservancy 

Hotels  

Bushmans Kloof

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Hotels  

Jamaka Chalets: Organic Farm Chalets

Jamaka Chalets: Organic Farm Chalets, Cederberg

 kenHuocj Says:  a back to basic no nonsense facility Jamaka ChaletsWe arrived, give our beddings and check into Chalet #1 Basic accommodation ; 2 rooms with 2 beds each, shower/wc with hot water; kitchen with fridge, microwave and utensils; verandah/patio facing east of east hills;... 

Mount Cedar: Get away from it all

Mount Cedar: Get away from it all, Cederberg

 londonbabe Says:  A small collection of cottages, the best ones being the 4 stone built ones on the other side of the road from reception. You can hire canoes (though you can't go very far in summer!) or take their horses for a trek.Simple meals provided in the restaurant, and there's also a... 

Restaurants  

"one's own Eatery": you need to be self sufficient

"one's own Eatery": you need to be self sufficient, Cederberg

 kenHuocj Says:  Our Two Nights at Jamaka Chaletes,we were prepared,knowing there was a kitchen with fridge,made life easier.night one, Boerewors [ farmers' sausage ]night two, T bone steakwith Rec Cape Wine and juicy Cape Fruits, peaches, nectarines and applesplus a few Passion fruit from... 

Nightlife  

Cederberg Cellar Observatory: Stargazing

Cederberg Cellar Observatory: Stargazing, Cederberg

 kenHuocj Says:  on the first Saturday of every month starts at 8.00pmwhen the weather is clear, and not on full moon nightshere in the Cederberg, away from Urban lightsthe Cape Town Astronomical Society membersbring the telescopes and knowledge;A talk is followed by opportunity to see the... 

Transportation  

Strong knees and stamina needed

Strong knees and stamina needed, Cederberg

 kenHuocj Says:  how i wish i had more stamina, stronger knees and a fiiter body,alas, i did get to the beginning of the Wolfberg crackswhere people do the easy or difficult routethe easy it clambering over huge rocks, the difficult is between rocks a few tunnelsnot for overly tick waistedso... 

Gotta drive. Or hike

Gotta drive. Or hike, Cederberg

 londonbabe Says:  The main track through the mountains is about 100 km long, and takes a good 2 hours to get through, in a good car. Our hire car wasn't a particularly good car. If you break down, well you'll have a long wait for help. And there's no cell phone coverage either. But you'll... 

Local Customs  

Get a local Guide

Get a local Guide, Cederberg

 kenHuocj Says:  South Africa has and is undergoing changes,that is since the "democratic" elections in April 27th 1994and subsequent change of powerThere have been changes, in who is who and what is whatSO to get a guide for our planned hike up to the Wolfberg Archfully aware of my own... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Cedeberg - South Africa’s Highest Winery

Cedeberg - South Africa’s Highest Winery, Cederberg

 kenHuocj Says:  Google Map of Cederberg Private Cellar South Africa’s highest winery at 1000m Above sea level, where the unique cool continental climate of the high-growing vineyards is ideal for the production of Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc. This terroir is also perfect for the slow... 

Favorites  

Coping with too many Digital Photos

Coping with too many Digital Photos, Cederberg

 kenHuocj Says:  Cederberg offers so many opprontunities to click away,whilst waiting for Luanne and the Ceonservancy man to return from the hike up the Cracks and to the Arch.beofre and after i saw the moving sun create so many variations to the weathered rock faces.using Zoomorama, one has... 

MAPS

MAPS, Cederberg

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 pay your entrance fee at Cederberg Private Wine Cellars, the Nieuwoudts own the land Take plenty water, be fit for a good 8 hour hike, guide can be arranged... 

 

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Kenhuocj made it , but not up to the Wolfberg Ach

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 Oh dear, have not done much homework to add into the pages to be useful for future travellers to the area just managed to get onto Zoomorama - allows you to view many photos; to add my Photo Page of... 

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Wonderful isolation!

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 The Cederberg Wilderness, about 150 miles north of Cape Town, is a wonderful blend of scenery, wildlife and history. We stayed at the Mount Cedar resort - a handful of cabins scattered through the... 

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