It took us 3 hours from cape town, but we also were stuck in the peak hour traffic at 16h00 for an hour, so it took us 4 long hours to get there. Permits for wolfberg cracks cost from r50 an adult and r30 for kids and those for wolfberg cracks and arch are r100 an adult and r60 for children wild card holders are free from sanddrif holiday resort. The campsite can accommodate a max of 24 people ecoclubs. Wolfberg arch can be reached by traversing a set of monumental clefts in the mountain known as the wolfberg cracks. The signs will have a food safety rating based on the past 4 inspections. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. You need to take your own food for the duration of your trip. The last big town you pass is citrusdal, this town or the petrol station 100 meters after the turnoff to citrusdal is the last place to grab any supplies. If you overnight at sanddrif resort, take note that permits for the wolfberg cracks and wolfberg arch are not included in your fee and have to be obtained before you go hiking. But in the heat of the day it can feel difficult, so start early. Purchase permits and a map from the office at dwarsrivier or algeria forest station cape nature hq for the cederberg wilderness. To reach the wolfberg arch, via wolfberg cracks some hikers start from dwarsrivier farm, others from sandrif holiday resort. Wolfberg cracks before you continue to clanwilliam for 1 night, full board.
Seasoned hikers should only attempt the spectacular hike to the wolfberg arch via the wolfberg cracks. Over the last few years this area has gained tremendous popularity, due mainly to the sterling efforts of david mercer and craig turvey, who have opened a huge selection of top quality multipitch trad routes. I spent the week dreaming of going back and believe it or not, i am booking it for my birthday in january. The stunning wolfberg cracks are a little closer to the woldberg arch and are well worth the steep, twohour climb from sanddrif. This is a steep mountain walk with some easy scrambling at the top to get into the largest crack, a narrow cleft reaching 30m into the bowels of the wolfberg. Camping at wolfberg sanddrif campsite is extremely pleasant, with a big green field for tents. Day trips itinerary options the cape leopard trust. Remember that you will need permits for both the wolfberg cracks and the wolfberg arch. Sanddrif holiday resort is situated on the farm dwarsrivier, home of cederberg private cellar, approximately 250 km north of cape town. A professional food and travel blog by melissa delport. An overnight wilderness permit from capenature is r120. Permits to visit the stadsaal caves on matjiesrivier nature reserve can be obtained at any of the tourism offices. You can also visit truitjieskraal and the stadsaal caves with its elephant bushman paintings a few kilometers from dwarsrivier. The trail to wolfberg cracks is steep, but the path is good.
On march 17, citing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, the l. See the cederberg risen from the ashes getaway magazine. Cederberg hikes you probably didnt know about getaway. The stunning wolfberg cracks are a little closer to the woldberg arch and are. The permit fee for most food service establishments in new york city is. Excellent value for money, we will definitely be back. Wolfberg cracks southern cederberg, a climbers guide. Permits to the maltese cross and the wolfberg arch via eikeboom and gabriels pass are sold at driehoek. A permit for the wolfberg cracks and arch hike is r 100 per person, and for truitjieskraal around r 50 per person. Take at least 3 liters per person if you are going to the wolfberg arch. Permits for the stadsaal caves can be obtained at oasis backpackers. Should you wish to start early, a permit can be booked telephonically. Quite a few people received training from others who.
Tricky to know where exactly to go, but with good guidance from our host at oasis gerrit, we headed for the hills with confidence. A market freeze is only available as an addon to the xlarge basic license and is nonrefundable. Wolfberg cracks and wolfberg arch name of reserve area. There are fireplaces and hot showerstoilet facilities. The cape leopard trust ecoclubs are run as extramurals at schools once a week for a term. From there you can go on the worldwideknown hiking trails to view the maltese cross 4 to 5 hours, lots wife and window rocks, as well as the wolfberg cracks 4 hours and wolfberg arch 8 hours. Cedarberg hiking tour 3 night walking tourcedarberg africa. W e are drafting signs for restaurants and other food services in pierce county to post.
The conservation fee is r60 free if you have a wild card. Climb up the hill and through the tight cracks to reach the top for an amazing view of the valley below. Wolfberg guidebook wolfberg cracks montagu climbing. The early morning entertainment was provided by grasshopper who took two big wingers off the peapod pitch of celestial journey this being his first trad lead. It does not include transport, food, or permit fees. Permits to the maltese cross and the wolfberg arch via dwarsrivier and the wolfberg cracks are sold at dwarsrivier. Your guide to the ultimate weekend in cederberg jetset times.
City council voted unanimously tuesday to crack down on food vendors who lack health permits, a move that councilwoman monica rodriguez argued was needed to protect angelenos amid the. Hiking to the wolfberg arch is fun and challenging. The farm lies in the heart of the cederberg wilderness area, which is well known for its spectacular rock formations, expansive vistas, rock art and fynbos. I spent the week dreaming of going back and believe it or not, i am booking it for my birthday in january despite the wide range of emotions i had on that mountain. Sanddrif crag is an easily accessible crag at the foot of the imposing orange cliffs of the wolfberg.
The wolfberg cracks walk starts from sandrif campsite. Berto getting ready to start hiking up the wolfberg cracks in the background keep in mind that there is no water on this route and that you have to carry enough drinking water with you and in summer time, it could get extremely hot, so be prepared. This extended license secures exclusivity for a set period of time from the date of asset purchase and includes complimentary multiseat, unlimited print, and products for resale licenses. For r100 per person you can camp and for r50 per person, you can get a permit for the hike. Saturday morning early we got up to do the wolfberg cracks. It took us about 1h30 to get to the top of the cracks. The main event of the weekend was, of course, the wolfberg cracks.
The cederberg wilderness reserve which covers most of the mountain range remains one of the most pristine areas of south africa. Sanddrif holiday resort the unspoilt heart of the cederberg. Past events nature nuts cape town, south africa meetup. Wolfberg arch trail wolfberg rock climbing cederberg wilderness area. Day hikes cederberg conservancy, south africa, western cape. Permits to the maltese cross and the wolfberg arch via dwarsrivier and the. Hiking permits the permits for the wolfsburg cracks, the arch and maltese cross all can obtained from the cederberg winery office, open 9am until 12pm and again 3pm to 5pm.
Rooiberg southern cederberg a climbers guide montagu. Please advise during booking whether permits are required. Wolfberg tradathon pictures climb za rock climbing. Please advise during booking whether permits are required we will arrange for them to be issued at sanddrif. Then we drove to our first stop, the wolfberg cracks hike.
At the top there are some stunning rock formations and panoramic views. Does anyone know if the hike to wolfberg arch via the cracks is open yet and if. Once you pop out at the top, you will find a martian landscape which you must cross to get to the wolfberg arch. Wolfberg cracks western cape 2020 all you need to know. We decided to pack our day full and purchased permits for the crack climb in wolfberg, the natural pools at the base of the hiking trail that include with cliff jumping, and the stadsaal rock art and caves. Wolfberg, northern cape, south africa secret cape town. All overnight hiking permits must be obtained from capenature bookings office in cape. Approximately 1,2 km from sanddrif, at the foot of the wolfberg, there is a parking area under the oak trees. The enigmatic cape leopard is used as an icon to advocate for the protection of predators in their natural environments, as well as to rais.
These are experiential, primarily consisting of outings to surrounding natural areas, and are themed e. As the arch is on capenature property, you need an additional permit if you plan on going there too the cederberg wilderness area that they manage is divided into 3 areas. These hikes are moderate and your personal level of fitness should guide you in deciding which route to follow. Climbing at wolfberg, sanddrif cederberg, south africa. There are few places in the world where you can jump in a car, leave behind a city of millions, and after only a few hours drive find yourself alone with the stars in pristine, beautiful. You can obtain a permit at the sanddrif reception desk you need one if you are. Terms in this set 8 which agency is responsible for issuing licenses and permits, as well as enforcing regulations for food operations. A permit for the wolfberg cracks and arch hike is r 100 per person, and for truitjieskraal around r 50 per.
The permits for maalgat and lots wife hikes are part of your overnight fee. Ancient mountain trails, originally cast by woodcutters, take you through pristine fynbos, such as the rare snow protea and clanwilliam pincushion, and. You must obtain a permit to climb at the cracks and at the sanddrif crag. Wolfberg cracks southern cederberg, a climbers guide available for. A hand sink equipped with a mixing valve faucet must be installed at the same height as the food preparation surface. The cape leopard trust has a number of active leopard and predator research projects in the western cape region. The wolfberg arch can also be accessed via keurbosfontein where permits are available.
The wolfberg guidebook not only comprehensively covers the whole of the wolfberg cracks area, but also covers sandrif crag, the pup, maltese cross, truitjieskraal, bobbejaanskop and the new rooiberg sport and trad crag on nuwerus farm. The trail is fairly easy to follow, and there are signs and cairns, especially important when you return to the top of the cracks and must find your way into them to descend. It is a steep climb up to the cracks on a wellmarked, easytofollow trail. Always carry enough water, warm clothes and snacks when embarking on any hike. At last we now have a fully comprehensive guidebook for rooiberg. This was a big one on my bucket list and i am very happy that i am now able to tick it off. We decided on doing the shorter of the two hikes the next morning because we needed to get hiking permits, so day 1 was maltese cross and the following day we planned to do the wolfberg cracks and the wolfberg arch. Permits cederberg conservancy, south africa, western cape. City council voted unanimously tuesday to crack down on food vendors without health permits, though food. It has some absolutely superb, long sports routes in the easy to intermediate grades.