Cederberg
5-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
2. Sneeuberg, 2027m (highest peak in the Cederberg)
3. Maltese Cross
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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 Klein Duiwelsgat Summit via Uitkyk Pass - 19km
Day 3: Klein Duiwelsgat Summit to Maltese Cross via Sneeuberg Hut - 15km
Day 4: Maltese Cross to Sneeuberg Hut via Sneeuberg summit (Highest Peak in the Cederberg 2027m - Weather depending) - 10km
Day 5: Sneeuberg Hut to Driehoek - 9km
Details
8 to 10 hikers
per group.
70km
Approximately 70km with 3000m vertical ascent and descent.
5 days, 4 nights
Moderately challenging
4 nights, 5 days of which day 1 is traveling to Driehoek Farm. Days 2 to 6 are spent hiking, day 7 is spent decompressing at Driehoek Farm and on day 8 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.
R12,500
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