Cederberg Wilderness Area — Attraction in Cederberg Local Municipality

Amazing hikes and walks. Recommend 4x4 for comfort although most untarred/gravel roads can be made with regular vehicles. You need to get permits from Cape Nature at various stations and in summer carry lots of water, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Start early if possible on day hikes so you avoid midday sun/heat. Buy permit day in advance so you can access hikes etc for early starts. Check difficulty levels if hiking with children. Maps available online or when you buy permits. Maltese Cross is 4-5 hour hike out and back - we powered up in about 1.5hrs so can be done quicker but worth allowing...

Thereis a reason why the Cederberg Mountains are such a popular destination for hikers, rock climbers and nature enthusiasts alike, the wind-carved sandstone formations are unlike any other mountain range in this beautiful country.

We hiked to the Sneeuberg Hut via Duiwelsgat, camped at the hut, and then continued to Maltese Cross the next day. Duiwelsgat was a sight to behold, with the quiet and sense of isolation at the Sneeuberg Hut a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of Cape Town. Maltese Cross and surroundings was a perfect way to cap off the...

Absolutely loved my weekend camping at the Kliphuis camping site. An absolute beauty! Quite, calm and soothing! Beautiful views, amazing rock formation, gorgeous flowers, shrubs and trees. The river that runs from the mountain is something to to remember. The birds, little insects and the small animals make this a vibrant and lively place. The midnight chills and daylight sunshine, the sunrises and sunsets all work together to give a tiny bit peak into the gorgeous that is Nature. If paradise means anything, it resides in nature. Preserve it,...