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| The Cederberg mountains
and nature reserve are located near Clanwilliam, approximately 300 km north
of Cape Town, South Africa. The mountain range is named after the endangered
Clanwilliam Cedar (Widdringtonia cedarbergensis), which is a tree endemic
to the area. The mountains are noted for dramatic rock formations and San
rock art. The Cederberg Wilderness Area is administered by CapeNature.
Cederberg is now the generally
accepted spelling for the area, which combines the English (Cederberg)
and Afrikaans (Sederberg) variants.
Clanwilliam
Travel Guide - Cederberg Mountains:
Nestled at the foot of the northern
end of the Cederberg Mountains, Clanwilliam is a small town with loads
to do just on its outskirts. Heading north, the Pakhuis Pass leads to an
area of immense physical beauty, with spectacularly rugged rock formations,
gurgling streams, tumbling waterfalls and some of the best and most easily
accessible rock art in the country.
Clanwilliam, between the
West Coast and the Cederberg, is right in the middle of the flower belt
so it’s a place of pilgrimage for locals and tourists alike in spring.
 The
Clanwilliam Flower Festival is held every August, and the small but pretty
Ramskop Wildflower Garden showcases the enormous range and sheer volume
of the flowering plants found in the area. In the nearby mountains there
are fabulous hikes and a great horse trail, both of which offer lovely
scenery, rock art, pretty flowers and wonderful streams in which to play.
The nearby Doring River offers great white water rafting in winter – if
it feels like it. We blame global warming, George W. Bush, non-alliance
with the Kyoto accord, damming by upstream farmers, the Illuminati, the
Catholic Church, Muslim fundamentalists and pure bad luck, but this once
dependable river has not been regularly runnable over the last few years.
So it’s a bit of a gamble, but it’s worth doing a trip if you happen to
be around when the river’s playing ball.
Clanwilliam is situated on
the banks of the Olifants River and the sizeable Clanwilliam Dam, which
is a favourite waterskiing, fishing and general water sports venue. The
surrounding hills are covered in rooibos tea plantations and orange groves,
which waft the sweet perfume of their blossoms over the valley in spring.
The rooibos tea factory,
which is a great place to tour, offers a range of rooibos products for
sale. As well as the obvious tea in various guises, there is a liqueur
and a range of cosmetics that takes advantage of the anti-oxidising health
benefits of this multi-purpose indigenous crop.
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CEDERBERG
BED & BREAKFASTS & GUESTHOUSES, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
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Hebron
Guesthouse & Restaurant, Citrusdal, CEDERBERG
Featuring free WiFi, an
outdoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, Hebron Guesthouse & Restaurant
offers pet-friendly accommodations in Citrusdal. Guests can enjoy the on-site
restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Views of the mountains,
pool or garden are featured in certain rooms. Each room has a private bathroom
equipped with a bathtub or shower. You will find babysitting services at
the property. The area is popular for golfing and hiking. |
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Ndedema
Guest House, Clanwilliam, CEDERBERG
Featuring free WiFi, Ndedema
Guest House offers accommodations in Clanwilliam. Free private parking
is available on site. A flat-screen TV is available. You will find a gift
shop at the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the area,
including golfing and biking. We speak your language! Ndedema Guest House
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Ukholo
Lodge, Citrusdal, CEDERBERG
Showcasing a barbecue and
terrace, Ukholo Lodge is located in Citrusdal. Guests can enjoy the on-site
restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private
parking is available on site. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Guests can enjoy various activities in the area, including biking and fishing.
We speak your language. Bed and breakfast: 5 rooms. |
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HOTELS, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
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Bartholomeus
Klip Farmhouse, Hotel/Self-Catering, Riebeeck Kasteel, CEDERBERG
Bartholomeus Klip is unique.
There are only five bedrooms in this small hotel, the original homestead
on a large private estate which is both a working wheat and sheep farm
and a nature reserve with a spectacular mountain backdrop. Here, in this
unexplored region only an hour by car from Cape Town's international airport,
you can feel part of the peaceful life of rural South Africa and its clean
crisp air and star-filled night skies. The Victorian homestead has
been meticulously renovated, and the fine fabrics and family antiques make
you feel as if you are a guest in someone's much-loved home. |
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Clanwilliam
Hotel, Clanwilliam, CEDERBERG
Located in the Olifant River
Valley, the Clanwilliam Hotel features a traditional Cape Dutch building
and a pool patio. It is 700 m from the local Clanwilliam Railway Station.
This spacious room is simply, yet elegantly decorated, and comes with a
2-plate stove, TV, and air conditioning. Its en-suite bathroom is equipped
with shower. Shops and restaurants are available within a 10-minute walk
radius. Clanwilliam Dam is 2 km away, and guests can also visit the rooibos
tea farms located 5 km away. The Clanwilliam Hotel is a 10-minute drive
from Cederberg Mountain Catchment Area, and 1 hour by car from the beaches
of the Atlantic Ocean. |
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CEDERBERG
SELF-CATERING - HOLIDAY RENTALS - VACATION RENTALS, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH
AFRICA
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Bartholomeus
Klip Farmhouse, Hotel/Self-Catering, Riebeeck Kasteel, CEDERBERG
Bartholomeus Klip is unique.
Here, in this unexplored region only an hour by car from Cape Town's international
airport, you can feel part of the peaceful life of rural South Africa and
its clean crisp air and star-filled night skies. The Victorian homestead
has been meticulously renovated, and the fine fabrics and family antiques
make you feel as if you are a guest in someone's much-loved home. Wild
Olive House and its adjoining cottage, separately sited from the main Farmhouse,
provide a self- catering option where children are welcome. |
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