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World Heritage Site Cederberg Wilderness Area

ID: w194998 View large map

Located in South Africa :: Western Cape (Cedarberg)
Category: Protected Areas :: World Heritage Site

Booking

Situated approximately 200km from Cape Town, Cederberg Wilderness area is covers an area from the Middelberg Pass at Citrusdal to north of the Pakhuis Pass at Clanwilliam. The Cederberg was proclaimed as a Wilderness in 1973. The 66811 ha of mountainous terrain is located in the Cape Floral Region and was declared a World Heritage Site, only three hours outside Cape Town. The wilderness encompasses about 71 000 hectares.

For the adventurous and passionate hikers and mountaineers this place is the place to visit. The area is also rich in wildlife. Booking is essential and can only be done through Cape Nature offices.

Accommodation is available in self catering chalets and camping sites. Booking essential.

Contact
Address :  Western Cape, South Africa
Postal :  P.O. Box 356, Clanwilliam, 8135
Contact :  Reserve Office
Contact 2 :  Reservations
Tel :  +27(0)87 087 3968
Tel2 :  +27(0)87 087 8250
Cell :  +27(0)82 453 3766
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here

Opening Times : 

Mon-Fri 07:30-16:00

Time Information
Gate Opening and Closing Times :  1 September to 30 April; 07h30 -19h00; 1 May -31 August - 07h30-18h00
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  Mon-Fri: 07h30–16h00

Rates and Payment
Fee/s :  Entrance fee including overnight trails entrance fee : ZAR70 per adult and from R50 per child. (Includes self-catering and camping - Wild Card applicable). (Jul-2024).

Destination Information
Lodging Camping

Facilities
Camping Swimming Pool
Accommodation (Self catering), Restrooms, Play Park
Other Facilities :  Jungle gym.

Activities
Game Viewing 4WD Trails Hiking Trails Guided Walks Mountain Biking Swimming Bird Watching Stargazing Photography
Donkey Cart Drives
Game to View :  Baboons. Dassies. Grey rhebok. Klipspringers. Duiker. Grysbok
More Activities :  Rock climbing and bouldering. Rock Art.
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  4WD

Winters in the Cederberg are cold and wet while summers are warm and dry.


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