Vol. II - CEDERBERG
CAPE SECRETS
Cederberg is a massive nature reserve located near Clanwilliam, roughly 300km from Cape Town. Fun fact the area is names after the endangered Clanwilliam cedar tree. It’s a beautiful mountainous area well worth a visit. we started our trip at the Kagga Kamma resort, a secluded 15,000 hectares located in the centre of the Cederberg region. It’s a beautiful and remote place, equipped with outdoor beds, hand-crafted cave suits and traditional huts.
For the second part of our journey we drove a few hours towards the coast to the Gecko Creek wilderness Lodge. It’s a beautiful self-catering camp that borders on the Cederberg reserve. This lodge was my personal favourite, because it’s so close to a variety of activities, like the mighty Algeria waterfalls, the beautiful crystal pools and the historical stadsaal cave formations, it’s here where you can see the famous San Bushmen rock art.
I think the highlight of our trip had to be our visit to the Red Tea company, although we didn’t actually see any tea ha … the owner Johan Ferreira a former military pilot runs a passion project called ‘Mountain Air’, he graciously agreed to give us his very own tour of the Cederberg region, I don’t think any of us imagined we’d see Cederberg like this…
If you’re interested in checking out Cederberg here are the links to the places we stayed:
Prices & availability may vary depending on season.
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Cederberg Wilderness Area - Year in the Wild
A four-minute video featuring the Cederberg Wilderness Area, a CapeNature conservation zone which protects some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in South Africa. Situated about three hours north-east of Cape Town, this 71 000-hectare reserve is a true wilderness area, where it's possible to hike for several days without seeing anyone else.
The Cederberg mountains are famous for their fantastic rock formations like the Maltese Cross and Wolfberg Arch, while in the numerous caves and overhangs you may see some of the finest - and oldest - examples of rock art in Africa. Then there are several thousand species of plants and animals, including rare examples of mountain fynbos like the snow protea, and the beautiful yet endangered Ceder tree.
The diminutive Cape leopard still thrives in these mountains, but don't expect to see one of these secretive predators anytime soon. More likely you will see black eagles soaring overhead - the Cederberg hosts one of the biggest and healthiest populations of these imperious raptors. The river systems are special too: there exists in these mountains the greatest diversity of endemic fish, south of the Zambezi River. There are at least eight species of fish in the Cederberg's catchment which are found nowhere else on earth. Yet most of these are under threat of extinction, because of alien fish like small-mouth bass, and invasive, non-indigenous trees which deplete water supplies. Fortunately, CapeNature and their partners are making great strides to rectify the situation.
I visited the Cederberg as part of my Year in the Wild journey to 31 of South Africa's most special nature reserves, and it remains one of my favourite wild areas, even though it's only a few hours drive from the second biggest city in South Africa. For more on CapeNature's reserves, go to For more on my experiences in the Cederberg, check out or visit my Facebook page at
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Cederberg Wilderness Area
Photo's taken on a recent trip to the magnificent Cederberg area
Kagga Kamma Nature Park Cederburg South Africa Koue Bokkeveld with Interesting rock formations
Weekend at Kagga Kamma Nautre Park enjoying the total quiet and bushman paintings
.Nestled within the Cederberg Mountains, Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve features two outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and spa and watch shooting stars at night
Cederberg - Clanwilliam - Rooibosthee plantage
Het Cederberg gebergte is nog redelijk onbekend terwijl het zeker de moeite waard is te bezoeken. Aan de voet van de Cederberg wordt veel citrus fruit verbouwd en in de buurt van Clanwilliam de welbekende rooibos, voor thee, maar ook voor heel veel andere artikelen zoals bijvoorbeeld badolie.
Cederberg, Wilderness Area
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After the excellent breakfast we walked to the three cracks at the top of one of the Cedar Mountains.
Bushmans Kloof | Cedarberg Mountains | South Africa
Discover an ancient art gallery at Bushmans Kloof, 7,500ha of private wilderness where the San once roamed. Visit some of the 130 rock-art sites, spot the rare Cape mountain zebra on guided walks or game drives, or enjoy archery, fly fishing, mountain biking and canoeing.
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Experience Bushman's Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat
Explore the Cederberg from Bushman's Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat thanks to Vanessa Budah, Head of PR at The Travel Corporation.
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Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat, Western Cape Luxury Lodge
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Escape to Bushmans Kloof and inhale the tranquillity of this award-winning lodge, a NatGeo Unique Lodge of The World. Surrounded by timeless beauty that exudes a mystical energy, combined with passionate service and generous hospitality, splendid luxury and pampering spa treatments, it offers a wilderness experience of healing and wellbeing. Delicious organic cuisine created from the freshest produce is served in breathtaking dining locations. A sanctuary for over 130 Bushman Rock Art sites, here guests may interact freely with nature and participate in exciting outdoor adventures amidst wide open plains, crystal clear waterfalls and the majestic rock formations of the Cederberg, only 270km from Cape Town.
Around the Cederberg Mountain
A drive around the Cederberg mountain starting at the N7 turnoff to Algeria and going through Matjiesrivier, Langkloof, Eselbank, Wuppertal, Engelsman se Graf, Clanwilliam Dam and finishing at the Algeria turnoff
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
Bushmans Kloof Wellness Retreat and Private Reserve - Located high in the Cedarberg Mountains of the Western Cape, South Africa, on the edge of the Great Karoo and the Cedarberg Wilderness Area.
Communities Between Clanwilliam and Trawal benefit from upgrade
The N7 between Citrusdal and Clanwilliam is one of the most picturesque roads in South Africa, winding its way along mountainous terrain at the edge of the Cederberg wilderness area.
South Africa Adventures - West Coast Flowers and Cederberg Hike
South Africa Adventures. This weekend Johan (from Dirty Boots) and his family visited the beautiful West Coast National Park only 1 hour from Cape Town. The flower season is in full swing at the moment! From there they drove to the Cederberg Mountains and Sanddrif for some hiking and camping. #southafricaadventures #getthosebootsdirty
#e4kWaterWarrior Part 4
The #e4kWaterWarrior team has made its way to the confluence of the Olifants - Doring River where we finally start paddling on the river itself.
We meet with teams from Cape Nature to learn about a world renowned river rehabilitation project in the Cederberg.
Follow us as we promote #EducationThroughAdventure through our unique environmental education projects and expeditions.
Low-level flight and aerobatics in the Cederberg area
Shortly after Take-Off at 7 AM, we flew southeast towards the Cederberg Mountains, situated in Western Cape, South Africa.
Before entering the wilderness area, we made a steep turn and descent.
After being the wakeup-call for Gecko Creek wilderness lodge we followed the Olifants River towards Clanwilliam. After performing one Aileron roll and one Barrel roll we landed safe and sound.
CORRECTION: First Roll is an Aileron Roll, second one ia a Barrel Roll, we did NOT perform TWO barrel rolls. ;)
Thankyou so much J. for an awesome and spectacular flight!!! Won't forget it!!
Gecko Creek Wilderness Lodge is really worth a stay! Awesome landscape, very hospitable owners, spectacular views and a perfect opportunity to escape from one's busy and loud life and enjoy the calm and peace of nature.
I really, really like to thank Alex Q for this great track and his permission to use it in this video!
Music: Alex Q - Antiheld (buy it if you like it)
RouteView R364 Calvinia - Clanwilliam
Dashcam footage of R364 from Calvinia to Clanwilliam, Northern & Western Cape, South Africa. Taken on 2014-09-11.
Cederberg San Rock Art 2018
San Rock Art back ground explanation by David van der Westhuizen of the Living Landscape Project in Clanwilliam. David took us on a journey back into thousands of years ago when the only form of written communication was by means of art.
Pakhuis Pass in the Cederberg Mountains, South Africa
... newly tarred Pakhuis Pass in the Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa
Vol. I - CLANWILLIAM
Cape Secrets.
Clanwilliam is a town in the Olifants river valley in the Western Cape, about 200km north of Cape Town. Clanwilliam is located in the Cederberg area; check my Cederberg video for more things to do in the area.
We travelled up to Clanwilliam for a short weekend break; it’s a lovely area, very quiet for those who want to escape the city life.
(Quite a short video, unfortunately my GoPro tore off my head and sank to the bottom of the lake whilst Wakeboarding, so it’s up for grabs for any aspiring divers out there.)
Enjoy.
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