Cederberg
3-day route
A shorter but immersive exploration of the Cederberg mountain range
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The Cederberg mountains are located near Clanwilliam a small town some 300km north of Cape Town. Characterised by raw and dramatic beauty, this wilderness area features impressive wind-carved rock formations, such as the Maltese cross and Wolfberg Arch, and is home to many San rock paintings.
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Points of interest
1. Crystal Pools
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The landscape is varied, rough and rugged and offers a true wilderness experience. Although we spend most of the route on trails, the terrain is very technical (rocky and sometimes overgrown section), challenging and cannot be underestimated.
Itinerary
Day 1: Driehoek to Crystal Pools via Engelsmans Kloof - 16km
Day 2: Crystal Pools to Uilsgat - 12km
Day 3: Uilsgat to Driehoek - 6km
Details
8 to 10 hikers
per group.
34km
Approximately 70km with 2000m vertical ascent and descent.
5 days, 4 nights
Moderately challenging
2 nights, 3 days of which day 1 is traveling to Driehoek Farm and a half-day hiking. Days 2 and half of day 3 are spent hiking. On day 3 we travel back to Cape Town.
This multi-day hike takes place in rugged mountain areas and can be strenuous and challenging. The hiking surface is on technical trails. Some surfaces are quite rocky and stability and good hiking shoes are required. Hikers need to be healthy and hiking fit and be able to manoeuvre steep inclines/descents and rocky terrain for the duration of the hike. Participants require a good level of fitness.
R8,500
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