South Africa

Cederberg Wilderness Area

Around 200 kilometres north of Cape Town, the landscape changes. Sharp peaks, deep ravines and formations such as Wolfberg Arch, Wolfberg Cracks and Maltese Cross shape the route.

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Rock formations that make you slow down.

The Cederberg is a mountain range in the Western Cape. Sharp peaks, deep ravines and striking rock formations give the landscape its rough character.

Wolfberg Arch, Wolfberg Cracks and Maltese Cross are names that keep appearing on the map. Together, they show how strongly rock and elevation shape this part of South Africa.

Snow can cover the mountains in winter. Summers are warm and dry, while winters are cool and wet.

Thousands of years of history on the rock.

San rock paintings, thousands of years old, can be found across the Cederberg region, including in the Cederberg Heritage Site.

The mountain range is also a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Fynbos grows here alongside endemic plant and animal species. The Cederberg Mountain Zebra and Cape Leopard are among the animals associated with the area.

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On foot between cracks, arches and vineyards.

The Cederberg has hiking routes for different levels. Longer and shorter walks lead to places such as Wolfberg Cracks, Wolfberg Arch, Maltese Cross, Stadsaal Caves and Maalgat.

Climbing and mountain biking also suit the rocky terrain. Around Ceres, vineyards sit alongside agricultural land producing fruit and olives.

Sanddrif Holiday Resort is one of the accommodation options in the Cederberg.

What you can do in the Cederberg:

  • Wolfberg Cracks Hike
  • Wolfberg Arch Hike
  • Maltese Cross Hike
  • Maalgat Hike
  • Wine tasting
  • Mountain biking

Self-drive trips in the region

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Mozambique
eSwatini
South Africa, eSwatini and Mozambique Beach & Safari
22
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from
1620
1620
p.p.
This self-drive journey crosses three countries and combines camping with fixed accommodation. Walking, game drives, diving and snorkelling are all part of the possibilities along the way. You travel from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park, continue into Mozambique, then return to Johannesburg via eSwatini.
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West Cape and Namaqualand hiking & 4x4
14
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from
1250
1250
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This 14-day route starts and finishes in Cape Town, combining rugged landscapes, the Atlantic coast, active days and 4x4 tracks. The first days are based in Stellenbosch, close to Cape Town. From here, hike in Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. The route then runs north to the Cederberg, where Wolfberg Cracks, Wolfberg Arch, Maalgat and Maltese Cross are all listed as walking options. Tankwa Karoo National Park changes the setting completely.
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Garden Route and Baviaanskloof Hiking & 4x4
14
days
from
1350
1350
p.p.
Addo gives the journey a safari opening. Then the road changes. Baviaanskloof calls for a 4x4, and the pace drops to match the tracks and the terrain. On the other side lies the coast. Storms River Mouth, Harkerville and Wilderness bring together ocean, forest and river. George and Swellendam then lead into Stellenbosch and Cape Town.
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