The Cederberg Wilderness Area is only 220 km from Cape Town and falls within the world-renowned Fynbos Biome.
This 71 000-ha mountain complex is managed by Cape Nature Conservation principally for the conservation of pure, silt-free water of this catchment area. Partly because it is one of the few recreation areas in the country where visitors can enjoy the ‘wilderness experience’ and as a sanctuary for the biodiverse Cape fynbos.
On our hike, we will look for the exquisite Snow Protea (Protea cryophilla) – a magnificent plant with flowering cones the size of the King Protea. Instead of being predominantly red, it is beautiful, snowy white and is 130 – 160 mm in diameter. The Snow Protea grows exclusively in isolated parts of the Cederberg Wilderness Area and grows mainly in a small belt of about 25 km. Endemic to the Cederberg, Snow Proteas are found nowhere else in the world.
Highlights On The Cederberg Slack Pack Hike
- Maltese Cross
- Snow Protea (Protea cryophilla)
- Fascinating Rocks Route
- Cederhout Kloof & Stadsaal Caves
- Gabriels Pass to Wolfberg Arch
- Tranquillity and swimming in the river at Driehoek Guest Farm
- Wine tasting at the ‘highest above sea level’ cellar
ABOUT SLACK PACK HIKES
Hiking Trails without carrying a heavy Back-Pack
Walk the hiking trails – but carry only water, lunch, waterproofs and your camera. A cold drink, hot shower, good food and comfortable accommodation are awaiting you after a day of walking. Slackpacking is a luxury hike, with transportation of your luggage, good accommodation, and food.
Group size: 10 – 12 people
Duration: 5 – 7 days (including traveling time)
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Return transport by Mercedes Sprinter bus from Cape Town International Airport | ||||
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Day 1: Departure
Traveling Day
We leave from Cape Town International Airport at 11:00 and travel via the N7, stopping at Kardoesie for refreshments (own account), to arrive at Driehoek Guest Farm at 15:00.
Accommodation: Driehoek Guest Farm (DB&B)
Accommodation: Poortjieskloof Private Nature Reserve (B&B)
Day 2
Walking day 1
Due to the rugged terrain, the Cedarberg Mountains are completely unspoilt by tourism. The mountains are covered almost exclusively by pristine fynbos dotted with some isolated remaining Cedar trees. Unique and rare fynbos endemics are found here such as the Snow Protea, rocket pincushion and the Clanwilliam Cedar. Our hike will take off from the big oak trees at Welbedacht farm, climbing up the Welbedacht Kloof, amongst magnificent rock formations, to Welbedacht cave. From there we will take the jeep track along ‘Die Trap’ back to Driehoek.
Accommodation: Driehoek Guest Farm (DB&B)
Day 3
Walking day 2
A transfer will take us to the parking area, where we walk to the Maltese Cross and then via Cederhout Kloof, along the ‘Gorgeous Rocks route to Cederhout Kloof. We pass the Sneeuberg Hut along the way, as well as a rock-pool for swimming!
Accommodation: Driehoek Guest Farm (DB&B)
Day 4
Walking day 3
After breakfast, we drive to the ‘Stadsaal’ Caves and then walk a circle route marvelling at the beautiful rock formations. On our way back we end the day’s walk with a wine-tasting at Sanddrift Cellar– the highest cellar above sea level in the southern hemisphere!
Accommodation: Driehoek Guest farm (DB&B)
Day5
Walking Day 4
From Driehoek we hike through Gabriels Pass to the Wolfberg Arch and back – a long hike but worth every step! We say our farewells at a dinner at Driehoek.
Accommodation: Driehoek Guest Farm. (DB&B)
Day 6
(Traveling day)
We leave for Cape Town International Airport, make a breakfast stop at Kardoesie (included) and arrive at the airport by 12:00
Price Includes:
- Return transport by Mercedes Sprinter bus from Cape Town International Airport
- Farmhouse Accommodation at Driehoek Guest Farm
- Breakfast and Dinner while hiking.
- Trail Guide and Driver.
- Daily transfers between accommodation and starting and ending points while hiking.
- Hiking Permits
- Entry fees
Price excludes:
- Restaurant meals
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal items
- Medical/travel insurance
Highlights On The Cederberg Slack Pack Hike
- Maltese Cross
- Snow Protea (Protea cryophilla)
- Fascinating Rocks Route
- Cederhout Kloof & Stadsaal Caves
- Gabriels Pass to Wolfberg Arch
- Tranquillity and swimming in the river at Driehoek Guest Farm
- Wine tasting at the ‘highest above sea level’ cellar
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